Job Title: Forklift Operator and Material Handler

Job Description

Join our team as a Warehouse Worker in an electrical supply distribution warehouse, where you will play a vital role in ensuring efficient operations and accurate order fulfillment.

Responsibilities

• Operate sit-down forklifts to transport materials within the warehouse.
• Pack, load, and palletize orders for shipment.
• Handle inventory and ensure the accuracy of orders using RF scanners.
• Receive products and store them on shelves by hand or with a push cart.
• Assist in both shipping and receiving areas.

Essential Skills

• experience in material handling and general labor.
• Proficient in operating RF scanners.
• Ability to operate a sit-down forklift efficiently.
• Experience in packing, picking, and inventory management.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience in a warehouse environment is beneficial.
• Familiarity with shipping and receiving processes.

Why Work Here?

Experience a supportive and growth-oriented company culture with great tenure among team members, averaging over 6 years. There is ample opportunity for career advancement, with many supervisors having started as temporary workers. The company is committed to bringing candidates on permanently after the contract term.

Work Environment

Work in a non-climate controlled, medium-sized warehouse dedicated to the distribution of electrical products. Expect a dynamic environment where attention to detail and efficiency are key.

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 $18.00 – $18.00/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 Jul 18, 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.

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