LADGOV CORPORATION is hiring: Forklift Operator in Washington

Position Title: Forklift Operator

Job Type: Full-time, Non-Exempt
Location: Bolling JBA Commissary, 185 Chappie James Boulevard, Washington, DC 20032
Reports To: Warehouse Specialist / Material Handler LeadPosition Summary:

The Forklift Operator is responsible for operating government-furnished or contractor-owned powered industrial trucks to safely move, stage, and organize palletized merchandise within the RSHA and designated receiving areas.Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid forklift certification (OSHA-compliant).
• 1+ year of experience operating forklifts or MHE.
• Must understand forklift safety and maintenance procedures.
• Ability to work in refrigerated or freezer storage environments.
• Must pass a base access background screening.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operate forklifts and pallet jacks to unload, transport, and store goods.
• Adhere to designated driving lanes and lifting protocols within RSHA.
• Maintain forklift logs and report any maintenance issues.
• Assist with physical placement of items in temperature-controlled zones.
• Secure and safely stack merchandise in designated staging areas.
• Follow safety and emission control requirements for MHE operations.
• Remove fuel tanks for propane-powered units after shifts as required.