Equipment Operator

We are seeking skilled Equipment Operators for both day and night shifts. The successful candidates will operate various types of material handling equipment efficiently and safely, ensuring seamless operations within the plant.

Responsibilities

• Operate multiple types of material handling equipment including Dump Truck, Wheel Loader, Skid Steer Loader, and Forklift safely and productively.
• Cross-train on various equipment types and roles throughout the plant.
• Grade and inspect incoming material.
• Move, sort, and sample materials.
• Operate truck and retail scales.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

• Experience in general labor, forklift operation, production, industrial cleaning, and general production.
• Ability to work safely in a manufacturing environment with audible alarms and signals.
• Effective communication skills using radios and telephones.
• Demonstrate visual recognition of workplace hazards.
• Ability to read and comprehend labels and MSDS sheets.
• Capability to work at high elevations and in enclosed spaces with proper permitting and PPE.
• Adaptability to work in varying seasonal conditions (rain/snow, hot/cold weather).
• Good judgmental skills.
• Basic knowledge of scrap grades.
• High school education or equivalent.

• Ability to operate forklift, skid steer, and/or other heavy machinery.

We offer comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits, alongside a weekly production bonus and a profit-sharing program. Employees can also participate in retirement packages, 401k, and tuition reimbursement. Our scholarship program provides a $20,000 bonus per child for their education, encouraging a supportive family environment.

Work Environment

The role involves working outdoors in various weather conditions and exposure to fumes, airborne particles, vibrations, and high noise levels. Employees must wear PPE, including a hard hat, steel-toe boots, safety glasses, and protective gloves. The position requires working in high elevations and enclosed spaces with appropriate permits and PPE.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $19.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Rocky Mount,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 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.