Job Information
Aerotek Stand Up Forklift Operator in Richmond, Virginia
Job Title: Forklift Operator
Job Description
We are hiring for a Stand-Up “High-Lift” Forklift Materials Handler. A Forklift Material Handler moves and stores various non-hazardous materials within a warehouse. Their main duties include loading and unloading products.
Responsibilities
Operate a standup reverse steering forklift safely.
Use RF guns and handheld devices to systematically move products throughout the warehouse.
Accurately cycle count and keep precise records of movements.
Keep production tables stocked with products to complete work orders and replenish when needed.
Load and unload trucks.
Work in a high-paced/high-volume production environment.
Meet the needs of the production tables and respond accordingly, such as transfers.
Alert appropriate leader of any issues with the product or materials and await directions to rectify the problem.
Document or report damages to supervisors or leads.
Help clean and organize the warehouse at the end of the shift.
Essential Skills
Identify products through reading, interpreting, and scanning pallet identification numbers.
Apply basic math skills such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Stand up forklift operation
Inventory management
Material handling
RF scanner usage
Cycle counting
Order pulling
Loading and unloading trucks
Why Work Here?
We offer a clean and organized facility, a welcoming environment, and training for non-English or bilingual speakers. You will never be asked to work on weekends. Fridays are often voluntary overtime days.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $17.50/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 Richmond,VA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Feb 10, 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.
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