Industrial Forklift Operator Job at Aerotek in Fort Lee
Aerotek, Fort Lee, VA, US, 23801
Job Description
HIRING INDUSTRIAL FORKLIFT OPERATOR & OVERHEAD CRANE OPERATORS
Job Description
- Candidates will start by training for a month doing general clean-up, learning color codes for steel, placement in warehouse and training on the crane based on previous crane experience
- Candidates must be able to walk for 8-10 hour shifts (roughly 8 miles a day) in an inside/outside role. Candidates must be okay with exposure to the elements, running indoor and outdoor cranes, and performing all functions to include housekeeping that comes with the role as they could be placed on one particular crane that stores materials outside.
- Will eventually learn to not just pull beams but eventually load flat bed trailers and railcars which includes rigging, getting up onto the backs of flatbeds with ease, receiving inventory, moving materials to the loaders via overhead crane etc., filling out shipping reports and bills of lading and documenting all outgoing loads
- Will be working around flatbed trucks and railcar systems and must adhere to all safety rules (not walking in between stacks and always being visible to other associates) Candidate May train to be a saw or brake operator, forklift operator is considered a promotional opportunity, steel bending machine or beam saw/cutters.
- Candidates must be able to learn and retain information solely based on color as their inventory system and coding system are painted beam ends. They must be able to see color clearly and memorize locations and color system.
Basic Requirements
- Heavy industrial experience or construction experience is required.
- Candidates must be able to read a tape measure-and must be verified with test or reference.
- Must be able to lift up to 50lbs, (although nothin in that building can be lifted by hand as it's too large) Most is reaching, stooping, squatting etc as most product must be lifted by crane.)
- Must be able to operate equipment effectively and safely and have worked around heavy equipment in construction or similar work to steel. Ideally Candidates should have Overhead crane experience in a heavy industry OR come from construction or related field.
Shift & Pay
Shift start times will always be 15 minutes prior to the actual shift for the start of the safety Meeting
- 2:45pm-11pm (2nd shift)
- 10:45pm-7am (3rd shift)
- Pay rate varies from $20/hr - $22/hr
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00
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 Petersburg,VA.
Application Deadline
This position will be accepting applications until Dec 28, 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.