

Garett Lange
TOPS Staffing is hiring a Material Handler for a manufacturing company located in Petersburg, VA.
Shift & Schedule:
Daylight shift
Monday to Friday, 7am to 3:30pm. OT is available pretty regularly.
Pay:
Starting at $19 per hour, while with TOPS Staffing (3 months)
Once hired by client: Enter into a profit-sharing program, which averages paying out around $1,000 to $1,500 per month based on how busy the facility is.
Job Overview:
Join a growing team helping to load and unload steel products in a brand-new facility. If you enjoy working with heavy equipment and have a knack for rigging and operating cranes and forklifts, this is your chance to get in on an exciting opportunity with room to grow.
Key Responsibilities
- Unloading steel plates, beams, and pipes off flatbed trucks.
- Loading finished steel products onto trailers safely and efficiently.
- Operating a 33,000 lbs forklift and overhead crane with remote control or belly box.
- Rigging metal parts to ensure safe lifting and moving.
- Using blocking to secure loads when loading trucks.
- Moving around the warehouse consistently, climbing on and off flatbeds as needed.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED.
- 1+ year of warehouse experience preferred.
- Experience with overhead crane operation and forklift handling.
- Ability to rig, bend, crawl, kneel, and climb regularly.
- Basic understanding of handling large steel materials.
- Strong physical stamina and safety awareness.
Physical & Work Environment
- Standing for prolonged periods and walking in a large warehouse.
- Climbing on/off flatbeds with step ladders.
- Bending, crawling, and kneeling while rigging loads.
- Working around heavy, large-scale steel components.
- Constant movement and coordination with crane operations.
- Work environment is active, manual, and safety-focused.
Ready to take on a physical yet rewarding role in a fast-paced environment? Apply today to start your new career path!
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