General Laborer

Job Title: Yard Forklift Operator

Job Description

The Yard Forklift Operator is responsible for handling raw materials, ensuring proper storage, and loading materials for production. This role involves operating heavy equipment, maintaining the yard area, and assisting with plant operations.

Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift and other heavy equipment to transport materials safely.
• Ensure raw materials are properly received, stored, and loaded for production.
• Perform routine maintenance on plant equipment and keep the yard organized.
• Conduct quality checks and complete required documentation.
• Keep equipment and plant site clean, including washing machinery and removing debris.

Essential Skills

• Experience in general labor.
• Forklift operation skills.
• Knowledge of production processes.
• Construction experience.
• Inventory management skills.
• Material handling expertise.

Why Work Here?

Join a large company that maintains a small family feel. Be part of a friendly team with an awesome culture and seize the opportunity to grow within the organization.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.50 - $18.50/hr.

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 Charlottesville,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 11, 2025.

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.