Forklift Operator

1 month ago


Chesapeake, United States Aerotek Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionNow Hiring: Forklift Operator

Job Description

As a Forklift Operator, you will load, unload, and move materials within or near the plant or work site, performing various warehouse operations. You will operate a bagging machine following established safety and operations procedures. You will also operate a sit down forklift. You will prepare products or materials for shipment by assembling or selecting appropriate size shipping containers and properly packing items to ensure damage-free delivery. Additionally, you will perform basic maintenance tasks on machines, including troubleshooting and small repairs with assistance from maintenance staff.

Responsibilities
  • Move materials and items from receiving or storage areas to shipping or other designated areas.
  • Attach appropriate labels and tags to products and packages.
  • Load hoppers with product for processing in robot bagging machine.
  • Operate forklift to move material to designated locations to facilitate packaging.
  • Inspect material handling equipment for defects and perform minor maintenance.
  • Assist with loading pallets into trucks or on flatbeds.
  • Assist in counting physical inventory.
  • Maintain a neat and clean work area by disposing of waste materials, cardboard, or packing materials and stacking pallets.
Essential Skills
  • Industrial forklift operation
  • Mechanical aptitude
  • Material handling
  • Loading and unloading trucks
  • Maintenance and repair
Additional Skills & Qualifications
  • High school diploma or GED (required)
  • 2-4 years of recent and relevant experience operating forklifts in a warehouse or industrial environment
Why Work Here?

Join a family-owned company that has produced the world’s highest-quality garnet abrasives for more than five generations. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts (medical and dependent care), company-paid life insurance, AD&D, long-term disability, and a 401(k) plan with a company match.

Work Environment

You will be working in a non-climate controlled warehouse environment that stores and distributes garnet abrasive products, which can be dusty. The shift is from M-F 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM.

Job Type & Location

This position is based out of Chesapeake, Virginia.

About Aerotek:

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.

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.

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.

Company DescriptionWe 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 meet 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 in solving 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.Company DescriptionWe 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 meet 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 in solving 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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