Now Hiring: Forklift Operator

Job Description

We are looking for a skilled Forklift Operator to join our team tasked with upgrading inventory bins at Amazon sites to make them more automation-friendly. If you have stand-up forklift experience and a current forklift certification, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Operate a stand-up forklift to unload incoming material and pallets from trucks.

• Handle material efficiently and safely in a warehouse environment.

• Assist in the upgrading of inventory bins.

• Ensure accurate picking and loading/unloading of materials.

Essential Skills

• Current forklift certification

• Experience operating a stand-up forklift

• Material handling skills

• Experience with pallet jacks

• Ability to load and unload trucks

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in a distribution environment

• Stand up forklift experience and certification

• Previous experience unloading from trucks

Why Work Here?

Join us in helping to launch the large Amazon Robotics Distribution Center in Virginia Beach. We offer competitive pay to offset the six-month contract length and provide a unique opportunity to be part of a major project.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Virginia Beach, Virginia. This contract is expected to last 4-6 months

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $23.00

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 Virginia Beach,VA.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Dec 31, 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.