• Overhead Crane Operator

    Aerotek (Petersburg, VA)


    Job Title: Material Handler

    Job Description

    We are looking for a dedicated Material Handler to join our team. The role involves training for the first few weeks, shadowing a trainer, and performing general clean-up tasks. You will learn color codes for steel, placement in the warehouse, and crane operation based on previous crane experience. This position requires walking for 8-10 hour shifts, often covering approximately 8 miles a day, and working both indoors and outdoors.

    Responsibilities

    + Shadow trainer and perform general clean-up.

    + Learn color codes for steel and placement in warehouse.

    + Operate indoor and outdoor cranes.

    + Perform housekeeping duties associated with crane operation.

    + Pull beams and load flatbed trailers and railcars.

    + Rigging and getting onto the backs of flatbeds with ease.

    + Receive inventory and move materials using overhead crane.

    + Fill out shipping reports and bills of lading.

    + Document all outgoing loads.

    + Adhere to all safety rules, including visibility to other associates.

    + Train to operate saw, brake, forklift, steel bending machine, or beam saw/cutters.

    + Learn and retain inventory and coding system based on color.

    Essential Skills

    + Ability to walk for 8-10 hour shifts.

    + Comfortable working both indoors and outdoors.

    + Experience in heavy industry or construction (1-2 years).

    + Ability to read a tape measure.

    + Capability to lift up to 50 lbs.

    + Proficiency in operating heavy equipment safely.

    + Ability to jump onto and off higher surfaces safely.

    + Overhead crane experience in heavy industry or military.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Experience in warehouse inventory management.

    + Skills in banding, loading, material handling, and logistics.

    + Experience with truck loading, crane operation, and rigging.

    + Familiarity with machine operating, forklift, bobcat, overhead crane, band saw, and industrial equipment.

    + Experience in distribution centers and handling sheet metal.

     

    Why Work Here?

     

    Our company offers a competitive starting wage, with opportunities for hourly pay increases and a shares program. Employees can earn additional shares by getting promoted to positions like forklift operator or machine operator. The new incentive program ensures stable paychecks, with minimal fluctuation compared to previous years. Our staff is happy with these changes, providing a more predictable and rewarding compensation structure.

     

    Work Environment

     

    The work environment includes both indoor and outdoor settings, with steel stored in the building and in two separate yards onsite. Conditions can be very hot in the summer and very cold in the winter due to the steel surroundings. The facility predominantly has gravel flooring with certain concrete areas, requiring walking on uneven surfaces. Safety gear such as hard hats, safety glasses, and steel-toed boots are mandatory. The environment has a construction-like feel, which may not be suitable for individuals accustomed to standard manufacturing facilities.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

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

     

    Pay and Benefits

     

    The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/hr.

     

    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 is anticipated to close on May 9, 2025.

    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.