Forklift Operator

Job Title: Forklift Operator

Job Description

We are seeking a diligent and skilled Forklift Operator/Material Handler to join our team. After three weeks of training, pay will increase to $16.50 per hour for the day shift and $18.25 per hour for the night shift.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift and tow motors safely.
• Assist in moving materials throughout the plant driver and various stations.
• Work with the shipping and receiving team to ensure tasks are completed in a timely fashion.
• Document paperwork when needed while taking inventory counts.
• Support other areas as needed and directed by supervisor.

Essential Skills

• Experience operating machinery in a manufacturing environment.
• Forklift experience required.
• Ability to pass a BG and drug screen.
• Basic computer skills.
• Understand and follow basic verbal and written instructions.
• Effectively communicate information and respond to questions from various levels within the organization.
• Possess basic mathematical skills: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Perform basic visual quality inspections on products.
• Maintain the production pace of other team members.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Steel toe work boots required.
• Utilize various equipment as needed to perform duties.

Why Work Here?

We offer comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans, along with retirement savings opportunities. Employees can enjoy bonus programs and incentives, as well as opportunities for growth and career advancement.

Work Environment

The position is based in a manufacturing/production facility that is non-climate controlled. Expect varying weather and temperature conditions, including extreme heat, humidity, and cold. The work week is a minimum of 40 hours, with no certifications, medical requirements, or PPE provided. The physical demands include standing for long periods, typically 12 hours a day, and may involve repetitive motions and frequent bending, stooping, squatting, pushing, and pulling of materials and containers.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $16.50 - $16.50/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 DUBLIN,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 31, 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.