Forklift Operator

Job Title: Forklift Operator Job Description Join a dynamic team producing and distributing kitty litter to major retailers. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of loading and unloading products. Responsibilities + Retrieve packaged products from the packaging department wrapper area to load onto outbound trailers or warehouse racks. + Unload inbound products and raw materials from trailers for storage or shipment. + Perform daily pre and post-shift operational inspections on assigned forklifts. + Inspect trailers and product pallets before loading onto trailers. + Conduct product inventory, bin consolidation, and case picking. + Meet efficiency targets based on operator level. + Operate forklifts and safely load/unload trailers, ensuring proper weight distribution and adherence to shipping instructions. + Store finished products from the production line in correct warehouse locations. + Assist with loading and unloading trucks and trailers. + Pick and pull products from racks using an RF scanner, hand wrap and label products, and stage them appropriately. + Maintain a clean and safe production environment, including sanitation and cleaning tasks. + Regularly lift items weighing up to 55 pounds. Essential Skills + 1-2 years of warehouse/forklift operating experience (sit down forklift). + Proficiency with RF Scanner. + Experience with SAP/WMS via iPad. + Strong focus on safety. Additional Skills & Qualifications + Experience with material handling, pallet jack, packing, and unloading. + Electric pallet jack operation. Why Work Here? This well-established company offers opportunities for promotion from within, providing a supportive environment for career growth. Employees benefit from shift differentials and regular raises, fostering a rewarding work atmosphere. Work Environment Work in a warehouse facility connected to a production plant. While producing kitty litter, the environment can be dusty. The position includes training on the first shift from 6 AM to 3 PM, with a move to the third shift from 11 PM to 7 AM, offering a $1/hour differential for third shift. The contract is ongoing with potential for extension and includes raises every six months. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of King William, VA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $25.65 - $26.65/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:u2022 Medical, dental & visionu2022 Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospitalu2022 401(k) Retirement Plan u2013 Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableu2022 Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)u2022 Short and long-term disabilityu2022 Health Spending Account (HSA)u2022 Transportation benefitsu2022 Employee Assistance Programu2022 Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in King William,VA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Mar 30, 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 u2013 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 companiesu2019 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.

Created: 2026-03-18