Forklift operator Jobs in Norfolk, VA

Job Description

Job Description

Now Hiring : Forklift Operator $18+

Job Description

Loads, unloads, and moves materials within or near plant or work site, performing any combination of warehouse operations. Operates bagging machine in accordance with established safety and operations procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare products or materials for shipment by assembling or selecting appropriate size shipping containers and properly packing items to be shipped for damage-free delivery.
• Perform basic maintenance tasks on machines including troubleshooting and small repairs with assistance from maintenance staff.
• Move materials and items from receiving or storage areas to shipping or to other designated areas.
• Attach appropriate labels and tags to products and packages.
• Load hoppers with product for processing in robot bagging machine.
• Operate forklift to move material to designated locations to facilitate packaging.
• Inspect material handling equipment for defects and perform minor maintenance.
• Assist with loading pallets into trucks or on flatbeds.
• Assist in counting physical inventory.
• Maintain a neat and clean work area by disposing of waste material, cardboard or packing materials, and stacking pallets.

Essential Skills

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Why Work Here?

Our Client is a family-owned company that has produced the world’s highest-quality garnet abrasives for more than five generations. They offer a comprehensive benefit package. Eligible employees have the opportunity to enroll in a wide variety of benefit plans including Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care), Company-Paid Life Insurance, AD&D and Long-Term Disability, and a 401(k) plan with a company match.

Work Environment

Work in a non-climate controlled warehouse environment that stores and distributes garnet abrasive products, which can be dusty.

The shift is from 7 : 00 AM to 3 : 30 PM.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $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 :

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Chesapeake,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 17, 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.