Forklift Operator

We are seeking a skilled Forklift Operator to join our team. The role involves operating forklifts, managing inventory control, and performing data entry tasks. You will be responsible for ensuring efficient warehouse operations by processing, packaging, and shipping orders accurately.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts and other warehouse equipment such as hand trucks and pallet jacks.
• Process, package, and ship orders accurately.
• Organize stocks and maintain inventory.
• Inspect products for defects and damages.
• Examine ingoing and outgoing shipments.
• Organize warehouse space efficiently.
• Receive, unload, and place incoming inventory items appropriately.
• Check, verify, and fill customer invoices.
• Adhere to all company safety and hygiene regulations.

• Experience in forklift operation and warehouse settings.
• Proficient in using computers and warehouse data systems.
• Strong organizational and teamwork skills.
• Ability to lift or move heavy products.

• Previous warehouse experience is preferred.
• Ability to operate a range of warehouse equipment.

Join a company with a great reputation in the industry, offering excellent benefits and opportunities for career advancement. Enjoy a competitive salary, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, as well as paid time off and tuition reimbursement. Benefit from a 401k retirement plan, military reserve pay offset, and paid maternity leave.

Work Environment

You will be working across various warehouse sites in a manufacturing facility. While the environment is non-climate controlled, it is very clean and well-maintained. The work schedule is Monday through Thursday from 6 am to 4 pm, and Friday from 6 am to 2 pm. We are transitioning to a consistent 40-hour workweek with four 10-hour days.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Ruther Glen, VA.

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $22.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Ruther Glen,VA.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 13, 2026.

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.