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Lumber Yard Forklift Operator - Starting at $22/hr! (POV)
Office
VARemi
Location
Fredericksburg VA
Job Category
Light Industrial
Compensation
$22.00 to $25.00 (Hourly)
Hours per Week
40
Duration
Long term
Date Posted
07/10/2026

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Lumber Yard Forklift Operator - Starting at $22/hr! (POV)
Office
VARemi
Location
Fredericksburg VA
Job Category
Light Industrial
Compensation
$22.00 to $25.00 (Hourly)
Hours per Week
40
Duration
Long term
Date Posted
07/10/2026

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Lumber Yard Forklift Operator - Starting at $22/hr! (POV)

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Job Description
NEW OPPORTUNITY IN Bowling Green, VA - FORKLIFT OPERATOR

The Forklift Operator will play an important role in supporting daily production operations by safely operating forklifts to move, stack, and organize lumber products throughout the facility. You’ll help maintain an efficient workflow by loading and unloading materials, staging products, and ensuring lumber is handled safely and accurately.

This is a great opportunity for experienced forklift operators who enjoy a dynamic manufacturing environment and take pride in safe, efficient equipment operation. Join a team where reliability, attention to detail, and strong safety habits are valued.

Great opportunity for anyone with who has worked in Manufacturing, Production, Shipping, Warehouse, Light Industrial, Assembly, and other similar areas with Forklift experience.

Pay & Benefits: Weekly Pay and Benefits, including health, dental, vision, and more!

Schedule: This is a full-time position. Overtime, weekends, and schedule flexibility may be required based on production needs.

Key Responsibilities
  • Load, unload, and move lumber, materials, and products throughout the facility using forklifts and material handling equipment.
  • Safely stack and organize materials to support production and storage needs.
  • Transport materials between production areas, storage locations, and shipping areas.
  • Complete required paperwork and documentation for material movement.
  • Inspect forklifts and report equipment or safety concerns to supervisors.
  • Operate equipment safely to prevent damage to products and materials.
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

Required Qualifications
  • Experienced forklift driver and must be able to pass certification.
  • Must have good written and verbal skills.
  • Must be able to follow basic directions.
  • Must be able to work overtime as needed.
  • Will wear safety glasses as required.
  • Attends and participates in departmental and company safety meetings.
  • Assists in maintaining an accident free environment by working safely and helping others to work safely.
  • Ability to work in a safe manner
  • Demonstrates ability to follow specific instructions and directions
  • Demonstrate ability to use and operate hand tools
  • Ability to pay attention to surroundings

Physical Requirements / Work Environment
This position works in an industrial sawmill environment with exposure to noise, sawdust, moving equipment, lumber, forklifts, weather conditions, and varying temperatures. The employee may be required to stand for long periods, lift heavy objects, bend, twist, push, pull, reach, and perform repetitive motions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Sounds like a good fit? Apply today to be considered.

Please note - Team members must be able to commute to Bowling Green, VA. Previous experience is required for this position.

Marathon is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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About Marathon

Marathon is one of the largest regional employers, supplying temporary, on-site, contract, contract to hire and direct hire employees to companies throughout the United States. We have over three decades of staffing experience and place over 15,000 team members annually.

Marathon exists to help people achieve.

MARATHON IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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