Forklift Driver

2 weeks ago


Norfolk, United States Aerotek Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionJob Title: Forklift Driver
Job Description

Our small distribution center, specializing in building materials like lumber, hardwood flooring, fixtures, door, and cabinet handles, is seeking a reliable and hardworking Forklift Driver. The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic, be dependable, and willing to take on various tasks as needed. This role involves picking from slips, loading trucks, and taking inventory, making it suitable for an experienced warehouse worker.

Responsibilities
  • Safely and efficiently operate forklifts to move, locate, relocate, stack, and count merchandise.
  • Load and unload products from trailers and containers, ensuring proper handling and storage.
  • Maintain accurate inventory records by scanning and tracking products using warehouse management systems.
  • Perform routine maintenance checks on forklifts and report any issues to the maintenance team.
  • Pick and prepare orders for shipment, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
  • Keep the warehouse clean and organized, ensuring products are stored in designated areas.
  • Work closely with other warehouse staff and supervisors to meet daily operational goals.
  • Interact with customers and delivery personnel in a professional and courteous manner.
Essential Skills
  • Experience with forklift operation.
  • Picker/Packer skills.
  • Material handling expertise.
  • Inventory management.
  • Proficiency with RF scanners.
  • Knowledge of building materials.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
  • High initiative and problem-solving skills.
  • Reliability and a desire to advance over time.
Why Work Here?

Enjoy a small family feel in a supportive work environment. The manager has firsthand experience working his way up from a temporary warehouse worker, making him relatable and willing to train new employees.

Work Environment

Our 6-10 person warehouse is divided into different sections and not climate controlled. The area is organized by racks and rows, and you will never work overtime on the weekends. Shifts are Monday-Friday from 8AM-5PM/6PM, depending on the workload. Forklift operation makes up about 33% of the time, while the remaining 67% involves lifting and moving sheets of laminate weighing between 19-25 lbs each, approximately 200 times per day.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Norfolk, Virginia.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $16.00 - $17.00

• 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 Norfolk,VA.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Dec 18, 2024.

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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