Forklift Operator

Job Description

Are you an experienced forklift operator who thrives in a fast-paced warehouse environment? As a Forklift Operator, you'll support the movement of materials throughout our automated warehouse operation while helping ensure production lines receive the right materials at the right time.

Compensation & Schedule

Starting Pay: $23.03/hr.

Schedule: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM or 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM

Night Shift Premium: 10% shift differential ($25.33/hr.)

What You'll Do

• Operate forklifts and material handling equipment to move raw materials and finished goods throughout the facility.

• Deliver materials to production lines in a timely manner to support operational needs.

• Load, unload, and handle materials from local and international suppliers.

• Ship finished goods to distribution centers and support warehouse operations.

• Receive, unpack, and distribute incoming materials while maintaining inventory accuracy.

• Consolidate materials and prepare kits for production work orders.

• Pick materials and perform inventory transactions using warehouse systems and handheld devices.

• Perform basic troubleshooting of automated guided vehicles (AGVs) and escalate issues as needed.

• Support warehouse automation by safely interacting with automated equipment and following established material flows.

• Conduct daily forklift inspections and operate equipment safely and efficiently.

• Follow all safety, quality, environmental, and operating procedures.

Basic Qualifications

• Combination of 4+ years of warehouse and forklift operating experience.

• Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification.

• Experience operating material handling equipment in a warehouse or manufacturing environment.

• Ability to work at heights while operating turret truck equipment.

• Ability to follow standardized work instructions and operating procedures.

• Strong attention to safety and quality standards.

• Ability to use handheld scanners and computer systems to perform inventory transactions.

• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).

• Experience working in an automated warehouse environment.

• Basic computer and scanner knowledge.

• Ability to balance multiple priorities while maintaining operational efficiency.

• Second language proficiency is a plus.

What We Offer

• Career growth opportunities within LEGO Manufacturing Virginia.

• Exposure to advanced warehouse automation and material handling technology.

• Collaborative and team-oriented work environment.

• Opportunity to build expertise in automated logistics operations.

• Safe and inclusive workplace focused on quality, learning, and continuous improvement.

Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. However, please note we do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to any advertised closing date. So, if you're interested in this role we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

What’s in it for you?

Here are some of what to expect:

Family Care Leave –We offer enhanced paid leave options for those important times.

Insurances –All colleagues are covered by our life and disability insurance which provides protection and peace of mind.

Wellbeing – We want you to be your best self, so you’ll have access to the Headspace App and lots of wellbeing initiatives and programs run by local teams where you are based

Colleague Discount – We know you'll love to build so from day 1 you will qualify for our generous colleague discount.

Bonus – We do our best work to succeed together. When goals are reached and if eligible, you'll be rewarded through our bonus scheme

Your workplace –You'll find this at the top of this advert and when you join the team, we'll confirm this with you.

We strive to create a diverse, dynamic and inclusive culture of play at the LEGO Group, where everyone feels safe, valued and they belong.

The LEGO Group is highly committed to equal employment opportunity and equal pay and seeks to encourage applicants from all backgrounds (eg. sex, gender identity or expression, race/ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion and Veteran status) to apply for roles in our team.

We support our employees in being there for the moments that matter in life and celebrate families of all kinds, the loved ones that make us who we are. Being part of the LEGO Group also means taking part in our annual Play Day, playing a part in building a sustainable future and continuing our mission to “inspire and develop the builders of tomorrow.”

The LEGO Group is fully committed to Children’s Rights and Child Wellbeing across the globe. Candidates offered positions with high engagement with children are required to take part in Child Safeguarding Background Screening, as a condition of the offer.

Thank you for sharing our global commitment to Children’s Rights.

We conduct drug screening as a part of our drug free workplace policy and in support of our commitment to the health and safety of our employees.

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