Job Information
Aerotek Forklift Operator in Windsor, Virginia
Job Title: Forklift Operator
Job Description
Seeking a skilled Forklift Operator to assist in maintaining the efficiency of production lines by using stand up forklifts and tuggers. Responsibilities include removing leftover materials and cardboard from the production line, handling and compacting trash using a baler and compactor, and conducting weekly floor cleanings with a floor scrubber. Candidates will also be responsible for palletizing, strapping, and loading materials into trailers. Comprehensive training on stand up forklift operation will be provided by a certified equipment company.
Hard Skills
Stand up forklift operation
Tugger operation
Palletizing using manual pallet jack
Operation of baler and compactor
Floor scrubbing
Soft Skills
Time management
Attention to detail
Adaptability
Safety consciousness
Work Site
This is a fully on-site position in Windsor, Virginia.
Work Environment
This role requires working in a large manufacturing facility on a 12-hour shift schedule, day shift schedules (6am-6pm) or night schedules (6pm-6am) are available.The schedule includes working two weekends per month with shifts arranged as 2 days on, 2 days off, and 3 days on, following a rotating pattern. Safety gear such as steel-toe shoes, ear plugs, and hair/beard nets are mandatory.
About Aerotek:
We know that a company's success starts with its employees. We also know that an individual's success starts with the right career opportunity. As a Best of Staffing® Client and Talent leader, Aerotek's people-focused approach yields competitive advantage for our clients and rewarding careers for our contract employees. Since 1983, Aerotek has grown to become a leader in recruiting and staffing services. With more than 250 non-franchised offices, Aerotek's 8,000 internal employees serve more than 300,000 contract employees and 18,000 clients every year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in talent solutions. Learn more at Aerotek.com.
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.