Forklift Operator

Job Title: Forklift Operator / General Laborer

Job Description

This role combines skilled forklift operation with hands-on general labor in an outdoor yard environment. You will safely move, load, unload, and organize stone and brick materials, support inventory management, and provide helpful service to customers picking up materials. The position requires a safety-focused, trainable individual who works well with a team and takes direction from more tenured colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Operate sit-down forklifts to load, unload, move, locate, relocate, stack, and count stone and brick materials within the yard.
• Ensure proper stacking, placement, and storage of materials to prevent damage and maintain a safe, organized yard.
• Load materials into customers’ cars, trucks, box trucks, and flatbeds in a safe and efficient manner.
• Assist with inventory management, including counting, recording, and tracking materials.
• Perform general yard maintenance, including cleaning, organizing work areas, and keeping pathways clear.
• Follow all safety protocols and procedures while operating forklifts and handling materials.
• Conduct routine checks on forklifts and promptly report any issues or maintenance needs.
• Collaborate with team members to complete daily tasks efficiently and support overall yard operations.
• Provide courteous and professional customer service when interacting with clients and vendors.
• Handle general labor tasks as needed, including loading and unloading materials by hand when required.
• Ensure materials are stored securely to minimize risk of accidents or product loss.

Essential Skills

• Proven ability to safely operate a sit-down forklift in a yard or warehouse environment.
• Strong material handling skills, including loading, unloading, stacking, and organizing heavy materials.
• Ability to perform general labor tasks in an outdoor setting.
• Attention to detail when placing and storing materials to ensure safety and prevent damage.
• Basic inventory skills, including counting and recording materials accurately.
• Ability to follow safety protocols and standard operating procedures consistently.
• Team-oriented mindset with the ability to collaborate effectively with other yard staff.
• Customer service skills to assist customers and vendors in a professional and helpful manner.
• Willingness to be trained and to take direction from more experienced team members.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working with stone, brick, or other heavy building materials.
• Comfort working in an outdoor, physically active role throughout the day.

Why Work Here?

You will join a stable operation with a genuine family feel, where your hard work is recognized and rewarded. The workload is steady, providing consistent hours and a reliable routine. A unique sandbag incentive program allows you to earn additional pay for every sandbag you produce, offering meaningful extra income for those who are motivated and productive.

Work Environment

This position is based in an outdoor yard environment, working closely with a small team of other yard professionals. You will operate sit-down forklifts and handle stone, brick, and related materials in all typical outdoor conditions. The role is physically active, requiring regular lifting, loading, and moving of materials. You will be expected to follow all safety guidelines and wear appropriate work attire suitable for outdoor, hands-on labor and equipment operation, such as sturdy footwear and practical clothing. The environment emphasizes teamwork, trainability, and respect for guidance from more tenured team members.

This is a Contract position based out of Chesapeake, VA.

The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $17.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Chesapeake,VA.

This position is anticipated to close on May 25, 2026.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.