Aerotek is hiring: Material Handler Forklift in Petersburg

Job Title: Material Handler Forklift
Job Description

Candidates will be responsible for both material handler responsibilities and operator duties as they progress. The candidate will pelletize materials, load/unload trucks, use a forklift when needed, and downpack chemicals. This role involves chemical handling, hooking up barrels or end-use containers to piping systems for chemical downpacking for shipment. The candidate will regularly operate forklifts to transport materials; however, this is not solely a forklift role. This is a chemical operator in training position.

Responsibilities

• Pelletize materials and load/unload trucks.
• Operate forklifts to transport materials.
• Downpack chemicals and handle chemical processing.
• Hook up barrels or end-use containers to piping systems for chemical downpacking.
• Assist in general labor tasks such as mixing, blending, filling, compounding, packing, unloading, and order picking.

Essential Skills

• MT1 Certification (1 year in Manufacturing).
• Forklift experience on sit-down lifts.
• Chemical handling experience, ideally 1 year.
• 2-3 years of forklift and material handling experience.
• Experience in manufacturing and process roles.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Background in chemical processing or familiarity with manufacturing processes.
• Capacity to be promoted to a chemical operator role.
• Proficiency in fractions, mathematics, heavy computer usage, and conversions.
• 1-2 years of experience in manufacturing or process roles or a mechanical education that is relatable.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy working in a small plant environment with climate control in certain areas. There is significant upward mobility to higher-level chemical operator positions and supervisory roles. The company promotes from within, and you will have the opportunity to learn about the mechanics of the plant as a control room technician. The environment is very clean, with chemicals being pumped through valves, tanks, and pipes, minimizing the need to handle raw materials. Shift differentials are available once permanent, and the company has an excellent safety record.

Work Environment

The work environment is a clean chemical processing plant. Employees will work in both the plant and control room. The piping systems make it warmer in the winter, though it can get warm in the summer. It is a safe environment with an almost perfect record for recordable injuries since opening 15 years ago. The work schedule follows a 3,2,2,3 pattern, providing 14 days off per month with rotating shifts.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.50 - $20.50

• 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 South Chesterfield,VA.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Dec 16, 2024.

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.

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.