Seasonal Forklift Operator - Danville, VA

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Job Title: Forklift Operator

Location: Danville, VA

Role: Seasonal

Seasonal Forklift Operator

What This Position Is About

The Forklift Operator's primary responsibility is to safely and efficiently operate industrial trucks for material handling.

Important: Forklift Operators will be randomly audited for toxic substances.

Join our team for the upcoming crop season, running up to 6 months from mid-August 2025 through February 2026. We're looking for reliable and safety-focused people to support our tobacco leaf processing operations during this busy and rewarding time of year. 

What I Will Do...

Responsibilities vary depending on the assigned area

• Drive industrial trucks equipped to lift, stack, or move products, equipment, or materials in warehouses, storage yards, or factories
• Unload and stack materials in appropriate locations by raising and lowering the lifting device. Load tractor trailers with outgoing products. Tasks may involve loading or unloading materials from pallets, skids, or other lifting devices. Activities can be performed in leaf processing, shipping, receiving areas, or off-site warehouses.
• Weigh materials or products and record weights on tags, labels, or production schedules. May load or unload materials onto or off pallets, skids, or lifting devices.
• Complete a checklist before starting daily operations to ensure the truck is in proper condition. Report any failed items on the checklist to the Facilities Maintenance team immediately. Monitor, inspect, and document industrial lift truck usage and necessary maintenance repairs regularly. Report any incidents that occur during operation.
• Follow safety rules while operating the truck as described by company policy. Keep the area organized in accordance with 5S3R standards. Operate the sweeper machine if required.

What Qualification I Need...

• Speak fluent English
• Have graduated from High School (Diploma or GED)
• 1 year of forklift operation experience in a manufacturing environment
• Attention to detail, Safety Awareness, ability to operate forklifts safely and efficiently
• A clean background check is required, applicants with active criminal charges will not be considere

What Is In It For Me?

• Become a part of the rapidly growing global tobacco company
• Learn from the tobacco leaf processing team: gain valuable insights and experience
• Be able to combine seasonal work and spend rest of the year taking care of other business or family
• Become the talent pipeline for permanent JTI positions
• Earn competitive pay $20 per hour and be eligible for some additional benefits
• Receive returning employee bonus

If you're ready to work in a fast-paced agricultural environment and be part of a dedicated team, we want to hear from you!

Are you ready to join us? Build your success story at JTI. Apply now

You can also email you resume to:

People & Culture Danville peopleculturedanville@jti.com

Next Steps:

After applying, if selected, please anticipate the following within 1-3 weeks of the job posting closure: Phone screening with TA > Assessment tests > Interviews > Offer. Each step is eliminatory and may vary by role type.

At JTI, we strive to create a diverse and inclusive work environment. As an equal-opportunity employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to applicants with special needs. If you require any accommodations, please let the Talent Advisor know during the selection process.