Job Description
We are seeking a dedicated forklift operator to efficiently move concrete pallets throughout the yard and manage inventory. This position requires working outdoors in various weather conditions, with 70% of the time spent operating a forklift and 30% performing yard maintenance, restacking products, and other labor duties.
ResponsibilitiesOperate Hyster single lift and Caterpillar double lift forklifts.Position forks, lifting platform, or other lifting devices under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, boxes, products, or materials.Hook tow trucks to trailer hitch and transport loads to designated areas.Unload and stack materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.Inventory materials on the work floor and supply workers with materials as needed.Perform routine maintenance such as recharging batteries, lubricating, fueling, and cleaning.Essential SkillsAbility to operate a forklift.1+ year of experience operating a forklift.Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.Additional Skills & QualificationsFlexibility to work 60 hours per week and 10-hour days, including some Saturdays.Why Work Here?
Join a leading North American manufacturer of concrete masonry, lawn, garden, and paving products, with opportunities to transfer to different locations and advance within the company. We promote from within and provide extensive in-house training and certifications. Enjoy a supportive work environment with coolers stocked with water, Gatorade, and ice pops during warm weather. Benefit from pay raises when hired directly and comprehensive benefits through Blue Cross Blue Shield, with 50% of the cost covered by the company.
Work Environment
This role involves operating a forklift outdoors in a heavy industrial, dusty production environment for a block manufacturer. The schedule is Monday-Friday from 5 pm to 5 am, with flexibility required for some Saturdays.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Crofton, Maryland.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $22.00
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\n
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital\n
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available\n
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)\n
• Short and long-term disability\n
• Health Spending Account (HSA)\n
• Transportation benefits\n
• Employee Assistance Program\n
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Crofton,MD.
Application Deadline
This position will be accepting applications until Feb 4, 2025.
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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.
\n \n \nAerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
\n \nThe 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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