Shipping & Construction Warehouse Laborer

Position: Shipping & Construction Warehouse Laborer Location: Oilville, VA Duration: Full-time, Contract to Hire Shift: 1st Shift (7:00 AM – 6:00 PM, 4 days a week) Pay Range: $18.00 – $22.00 per hour (Based on Experience) Benefits: Insurance Offered (Medical, Dental, Vision, etc.) Overview: We are looking for a hardworking and detail-oriented laborer to support our warehouse and shipping operations within a construction-focused environment.

This hands-on role requires strong physical stamina, forklift operation skills, and the ability to work in varying outdoor conditions.

The ideal candidate will have experience with tools, equipment handling, and industrial shipping processes.

Key Responsibilities:

Material Handling & Equipment Operation: Safely operate a forklift to transport, stage, and load heavy construction-related attachments and materials.

Attachment Retrieval & Preparation: Accurately pull attachments from the yard based on item codes and part numbers, ensuring readiness for shipment.

Construction Equipment Prep: Wash, dry, grind, and paint materials to remove rust, imperfections, and prepare them for customer delivery.

Shipping & Packaging Support: Properly secure and band pallets using metal strapping machines to ensure safe transport.

Truck Loading & Unloading: Assist in loading and unloading dry vans and flatbed trucks with construction attachments and components.

Documentation & Inventory: Maintain accurate paperwork, retrieve small parts from the parts department, and ensure proper record-keeping for shipping and warehouse inventory.

Outdoor & Industrial Work: Perform tasks in various weather conditions (hot, cold, rain, sleet, snow) while maintaining efficiency and safety.

Paint & Finish Work: Operate an industrial air-powered paint sprayer to apply coatings, ensuring quality standards and durability.

Work Order Execution: Follow detailed work orders to complete labor-intensive prep tasks, such as pin removal and teeth replacement for equipment.

Quality Assurance & Safety: Ensure all work meets functionality and appearance standards, adhering to safety protocols for chemical and equipment handling.

Requirements:

Construction & Warehouse Experience: Prior experience in construction, industrial labor, or warehouse environments preferred.

Forklift & Equipment Proficiency: Ability to safely operate forklifts, hand tools, power tools, and industrial paint sprayers.

Physical Stamina: Capable of lifting 50–75 lbs repeatedly and performing rigorous labor in outdoor conditions.

Attention to Detail: Ability to read and interpret part numbers and work orders with precision.

Teamwork & Communication: Strong collaboration skills to work effectively with coworkers and supervisors.

Self-Starter & Proactive Worker: Ability to recognize tasks and complete them efficiently with minimal supervision.

Core Competencies:

Reliable, hard-working, and safety conscious.

Comfortable working in outdoor, industrial, and warehouse settings.

Organized, adaptable, and capable of handling multiple tasks efficiently.

Contract-To-Hire

Subject to a pre-employment drug test and/or background check.