Job Title: Forklift Operator

Job Description

You will be operating a heavy industrial forklift to transport materials in an indoor/outdoor distribution and manufacturing facility. This role involves significant physical work, including walking, lifting, and climbing onto the backs of flatbed trailers.

ResponsibilitiesOperate a heavy industrial forklift (15-20,000 lbs) to transport materials.Assist with material placement and operate the lift early on.Walk at least 50% of the shift to locate materials or assist crane operators.Work both indoors and outdoors, traveling between steel yards approximately 500 yards apart.Load flatbed trailers and railcars, including rigging and receiving inventory.Move materials to loaders via overhead crane.Fill out shipping reports and bills of lading, document all outgoing loads.Learn and retain information based on color-coded inventory system.Essential Skills2-3 years of forklift operating experience.Experience in warehouse inventory, heavy industry, and material handling.Ability to operate heavy equipment such as forklifts, bobcats, and overhead cranes.Experience in construction or similar heavy industry environments.Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks.Ability to learn and retain information based on color.Why Work Here?

We offer competitive pay with opportunities for raises based on experience and performance. Our share program provides additional financial incentives, with associates typically earning a higher base rate within the first 6 months to 1 year. We value our employees and offer a supportive and dynamic work environment.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

� Medical, dental & vision

� Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

� 401(k) Retirement Plan � Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

� Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

� Short and long-term disability

� Health Spending Account (HSA)

� Transportation benefits

� Employee Assistance Program

� Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Petersburg,VA.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Dec 20, 2024.

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\n About Aerotek:\n\n

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

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Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

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The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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