Backhoe operator Jobs in Norfolk, VA

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title : Forklift Operator

Pay : $17 / hour

Hours : 7AM - 4 : 30PM M-F

Job Description

The Forklift Operator / General Laborer will be responsible for operating forklifts to move, locate, relocate, stack, and count merchandise. The role also includes general labor tasks such as loading and unloading materials, maintaining the yard, and assisting with inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts to load, unload, and transport stone and brick materials within the yard.
• Ensure proper stacking and storage of materials to prevent damage and ensure safety.
• Assist with inventory management, including counting and recording materials.
• Load materials into customers' cars, trucks, box trucks, and flatbeds.
• Assist with general yard maintenance, including cleaning and organizing work areas.
• Follow all safety protocols and procedures to ensure a safe working environment.
• Collaborate with team members to complete tasks efficiently and effectively.
• Provide excellent customer service when interacting with clients and vendors.

Essential Skills

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Why Work Here?

Experience a family-oriented company culture with steady work opportunities. Enjoy a unique bonus system where every sandbag you make earns you an extra dollar, allowing for additional income. Some employees make up to 50 bags a day, significantly increasing their pay.

Work Environment

Work outdoors alongside team members in a collaborative environment. Be ready to learn and take advice from more experienced colleagues.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

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 :

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Chesapeake,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 4, 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.

Company Description

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 meet 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 in solving 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.

Company Description

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 meet 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 in solving 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.