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Job Title: Industrial Forklift Operator

Job Description

We are seeking candidates to operate sit down forklifts (30k lb lift) and overhead cranes to unload trucks and supply raw materials to fabrication lines. The role primarily involves moving and offloading large steel pieces, such as beams and columns, in outdoor environments where these materials are stored.

Responsibilities

+ Operate sit down forklifts and overhead cranes to unload trucks and move raw materials.

+ Work primarily outdoors, offloading large steel pieces.

+ Ensure accurate reading and understanding of BOL and other instructions for product pulling.

+ Cross-train in multiple departments as needed and demonstrate flexibility in tasks.

+ Maintain attention to detail, care for the job, and accurately read tape measures.

Essential Skills

+ 1-2 years experience working as a forklift operator in a heavy industrial environment.

+ Experience with crane operation is ideal.

+ Ability to operate large forklifts, specifically 30k lb lifts.

+ Comfortable working outdoors in various weather conditions.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience with reading blueprints and inventory management.

+ Familiarity with construction environments and material handling.

Why Work Here?

We offer opportunities for cross-training and career progression, with the potential to advance from material handling to machine operations, including saws, shears, brake presses, and even welding. Our work environment encourages growth and skill development.

Work Environment

The position is located in a non-climate-controlled steel fabrication facility, requiring work in both hot and cold conditions. Candidates must be comfortable in a loud, heavy industrial setting with a strong emphasis on safety. Steel toe boots and safety glasses are mandatory. Shifts are available on both 1st (6am-4:30pm) and 2nd (3:30pm-2am) shifts, with mandatory overtime and a minimum of 50 hours per week, including one Saturday per month. The facility includes overhead cranes, welding stations, metal fabricating machines, and a material yard.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $24.00/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 Richmond,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 13, 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.