Yard Forklift Operator - Aerotek : Job Details

**Job Title: Forklift Operator**

**Job Description**

Candidate will be working in the yard to pull and prep orders for shipment. Each day will start with a morning huddle to discuss goals for each individual for the day. The candidate will pull orders that are leftover from the day prior as well as work diligently to get any urgent orders from the sales team out that get called in that day. The candidate will operate a heavy-duty 8-10,000 lb forklift to pull orders, restock parts, and perform any cleaning that needs to be done in the warehouse or yard. Prepping orders for shipment includes power washing (2500 psi) the equipment. The candidate will be cross-trained to use a spray gun to paint any custom ordered equipment as well. One 'item or order' could take 30 minutes to pull and prep, or could take 2-4 hours.

**Hard Skills**

+ Forklift Operator

+ Yard jockey

+ Loading Trucks

+ Operating heavy-duty forklift

+ Power washing (2500 psi)

+ Spray painting

**Soft Skills**

+ Diligence

+ Attention to detail

+ Team collaboration

**Job Type**

This is a Contract-to-Hire position with a duration of 6 Month(s).

**Work Site**

This is a fully on-site position in OILVILLE, VA.

**Work Environment**

Candidate will work in open air lay down yard.

SHIFT: Monday - Friday 8am-5pm.

**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.