Red Badge Forklift Operator

Now Hiring : Forklift Operator – Active Clearance

Location : Portsmouth, VA

Company : Shipyard Staffing / NSC Staffing

Requirements : Must possess a fully adjudicated secret clearance

Shipyard Staffing / NSC Staffing is actively seeking qualified Forklift Operators to support operations in the Portsmouth, VA area. This position is ideal for candidates with shipyard or naval vessel experience who are skilled at safely operating forklifts up to 36K capacity in challenging and congested environments.

Position Overview :

As a Forklift Operator, you will perform loading and unloading of material skids and trucks aboard naval ships, piers, hangar bays, and flight decks. This role requires working knowledge of shipyard operations, safe equipment handling, and adherence to OSHA and safety requirements.

Key Responsibilities :

• Safely operate forklifts up to 36,000 lbs capacity in shipyard and naval vessel environments.
• Load and unload materials from skids, trucks, and naval vessels.
• Maneuver forklifts on ramps, piers, hangar bays, flight decks, and other congested areas.
• Operate forklifts and aerial platforms on inclined surfaces while maintaining safety awareness.
• Provide general cleanliness and material movement support pier side, shipboard, and throughout shipyard areas.
• Follow Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) guidelines and initiate appropriate safety precautions when handling materials.
• Comply with all PPE requirements and OSHA standards for industrial equipment operation.

Skills & Qualifications :

Requirements :

Knowledge & Skills :

Physical Requirements :

Why NSC Technologies?

At NSC, we pride ourselves on placing highly skilled professionals in challenging roles across the Marine, Industrial, and Commercial sectors. We offer :

Join Our Team Today!

Apply now and advance your career with NSC Technologies — a leader in shipyard and industrial staffing.

Visit our jobs page : www.nscstaffing.com

Send resumes to : emarsh@nscstaffing.com

NSC Technologies is a drug-free workplace and an equal-opportunity employer (EOE AA / M / F / V / D).

#MA50