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Headquartered in Fredericksburg, Virginia, Matern Staffing connects with job seekers across Virginia, Maryland and beyond. Some of the locations we specialize in providing jobs include Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, Stafford, King George, Bowling Green, Ashland, Richmond, Charlottesville, Culpeper, Orange, Manassas, Front Royal and North East (MD).
Every year we employ more than 700 employees at over 40 companies across the industries of Accounting & Finance, Administrative, Sales & Marketing, Government, Information Technology, Paralegal, and Supply Chain & Light Industrial.
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Headquartered in Fredericksburg, Virginia, Matern Staffing connects with job seekers across Virginia, Maryland and beyond. Some of the locations we specialize in providing jobs include Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, Stafford, King George, Bowling Green, Ashland, Richmond, Charlottesville, Culpeper, Orange, Manassas, Front Royal and North East (MD).
If you don t see openings that match your current needs, call us at 540-604-5000 to discuss your opportunities.
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Industrial Forklift
Job Description
Matern Staffing is hiring an Industrial Forklift Operator for a fire-retardant treated wood plant in Bowling Green, VA. In this essential role, you'll support production by safely and efficiently moving wood bundles across various plant departments.
Whether you're loading trucks in Shipping or preparing materials in the Kiln or Treating Plant, your focus on safety and precision will keep operations flowing smoothly.
This is a great opportunity for someone with industrial forklift experience looking to work in a team-focused, hands-on environment with opportunities to grow.
Salary:
- Starting pay rate: $18.00/hr
- 1st shift: 7:00 am-5:30 pm, Monday thru Friday
- Safely operate forklifts to move wood bundles across departments (Receiving, Shipping, Kiln, Treating, Stacker)
- Load and unload trucks, kilns, and tram cars based on assignment
- Stage, stack, and store materials to support efficient production flow
- Follow all safety and environmental procedures, reporting any issues
- Complete daily forklift inspections and attend required safety trainings
- Float between departments as needed to support overall operations
- High School Diploma or GED
- Valid forklift certification
- Previous industrial forklift or material handling experience in an industrial setting
- Strong commitment to safety and attention to detail
- Team player mindset with flexibility to shift between departments
- Physical ability and willingness to work in all weather conditions (heat, cold, humidity, rain), lift/carry 50 lbs or more, perform physically demanding tasks, and work comfortably at heights up to 100 feet.
- Ability to pass a background check and drug screening
For nearly 70 years our client has been the largest producer of fire-retardant treated wood for building industry professionals. With 10 plants located across the U.S., our client shapes the nation’s community, providing a safer place for people to live and work.
About Matern Staffing:
- For over 55 years Matern Staffing has built relationships with businesses and job seekers to provide staffing solutions and job opportunities to the areas of Virginia, Maryland, and beyond. We believe that when employees and business partners succeed, families and communities thrive.
- Matern Staffing is a V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) Certified Organization.
- Matern Staffing is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Click here to view our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy.