Aerotek
Hiring Material Handlers /Forklift Operators
Aerotek, Colonial Heights, Virginia, United States, 23834
Hiring Material Handlers /Forklift Drivers -
Job Description
Candidates will be responsible for both material handler responsibilities (which is the position below the Operator B) AND operator duties as they progress
Candidate will pelletize materials, load/unload trucks, use a forklift when needed and down pack chemicals
Candidates will be responsible for chemical handling and hooking up barrels or end use containers to piping systems for chemical down packing for shipment
All Candidate will regularly operate forklifts to transport materials however this is not a forklift role, this is a chemical operator in training position
Candidates must be able to work rotating schedule, and perform all compliance listed below prior to starting
Ideal candidate has MT1 Certification (1 year in Manufacturing) and must have forklift experience on sit down lifts
Duties and Responsibilities:
Operate sit down forklifts to load and unload materials
Transport products to and from designated areas in the facility
Perform daily equipment checks and maintenance
Follow safety protocols and company procedures
Assist with inventory management and stock control
Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
Basic Requirement:
Candidate ideally has a chemical processing background and/or familiarity with manufacturing processes specifically
Candidate Must be able to work rotation schedule of 3/2/2/3 for 12 hour shifts where they rotate every time they come back to the plant
Example: Friday, Sat and Sunday off, work Monday and Tuesday Night shift 7-7, Off Wed thurs and would come back Friday on a day shift.
Every time they rotate days they rotate shifts.
When they are fully staffed, they will work a 24/5 schedule where they rotate each week.
Candidates should have the capacity to be able to be promoted to a chemical operator role; fractions, mathematics, heavy computer usage, conversions, etc.
3 of their 5 supervisors all started in packaging and material handling
Work Environment & Pay Rate:
Rotating Shifts $20.5/hr
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.
Job Description
Candidates will be responsible for both material handler responsibilities (which is the position below the Operator B) AND operator duties as they progress
Candidate will pelletize materials, load/unload trucks, use a forklift when needed and down pack chemicals
Candidates will be responsible for chemical handling and hooking up barrels or end use containers to piping systems for chemical down packing for shipment
All Candidate will regularly operate forklifts to transport materials however this is not a forklift role, this is a chemical operator in training position
Candidates must be able to work rotating schedule, and perform all compliance listed below prior to starting
Ideal candidate has MT1 Certification (1 year in Manufacturing) and must have forklift experience on sit down lifts
Duties and Responsibilities:
Operate sit down forklifts to load and unload materials
Transport products to and from designated areas in the facility
Perform daily equipment checks and maintenance
Follow safety protocols and company procedures
Assist with inventory management and stock control
Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
Basic Requirement:
Candidate ideally has a chemical processing background and/or familiarity with manufacturing processes specifically
Candidate Must be able to work rotation schedule of 3/2/2/3 for 12 hour shifts where they rotate every time they come back to the plant
Example: Friday, Sat and Sunday off, work Monday and Tuesday Night shift 7-7, Off Wed thurs and would come back Friday on a day shift.
Every time they rotate days they rotate shifts.
When they are fully staffed, they will work a 24/5 schedule where they rotate each week.
Candidates should have the capacity to be able to be promoted to a chemical operator role; fractions, mathematics, heavy computer usage, conversions, etc.
3 of their 5 supervisors all started in packaging and material handling
Work Environment & Pay Rate:
Rotating Shifts $20.5/hr
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.