Forklift Operator And Material Handler

Job description

**🚜** **Forklift Operator & Material Handler**

🕒 **Shifts Available:** 2nd & 3rd (12-hour shifts: 11pm–7am or 12am–8am)

📄 **Job Type:** Contract-to-Hire

**Join a Team That Moves More Than Just Materials — We Move Careers Forward!**

Are you ready to be part of a company with over 40 years of success in North America, known for its strong culture, community involvement, and commitment to sustainability?

We're looking for motivated individuals to join our production team as **Forklift Operators and Material Handlers** — where your work keeps operations running smoothly and safely.

**🔧** **What You’ll Do**

+ Set up and operate production equipment alongside machine operators
+ Monitor machines to ensure consistent quality and output
+ Load raw materials and remove finished goods from production lines
+ Perform routine cleaning and preventative maintenance
+ Inspect products for defects and report issues
+ Maintain accurate production records
+ Follow all safety protocols and contribute to a safe work environment
+ Operate machinery including extruders, laminators, presses, and slitters
+ Support additional production tasks as needed

**🛠️** **What You Bring**

+ Experience in industrial environments and machine operations
+ Basic computer and math skills
+ Strong communication skills in English (verbal & written)
+ Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work well in a team
+ Familiarity with hand tools, mechanical skills, and forklift operation
+ Willingness to learn clamp truck operation (training provided)
+ A track record of learning and adapting to new technologies

**🌟** **Why You’ll Love Working Here**

+ **Stability & Growth:** Be part of a company with a long-standing reputation and opportunities for advancement
+ **Team Culture:** Work in a collaborative, supportive environment
+ **Training Provided:** We invest in your success with cross-training and skill development
+ **Sustainability Focus:** Join a company committed to eco-friendly practices and community engagement

**🔊** **Work Environment**

Expect a fast-paced, hands-on role in a hot and loud production setting due to rewind machines.

You’ll be cross-trained across multiple machines and production lines, gaining valuable experience and versatility.

Ready to take the next step in your career?

Apply today and become part of a team that values your contribution and helps you grow!

**Pay and Benefits**

The pay range for this position is $16.00 - $20.00/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 Glen Allen,VA.

**Application Deadline**

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 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.

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