Forklift Operator - Fast-Paced Warehouse Pro (Contract)

Aerotek; Colonial Heights (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a Warehouse Worker to operate forklifts safely and efficiently in a Colonial Heights, VA facility. The role supports production by moving, locating, stacking, and counting merchandise, while meeting hourly production goals.

Candidates should have at least 3 years of forklift operation and storage experience, proficiency with WMS and RF scanners, and the ability to lift 40 lbs. The job is onsite with a contract duration of at least 90 days.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in storage processes and production support.
• Minimum 3 years forklift operation experience, ideally with stand-up electric forklifts.
• Experience with warehouse management systems and RF scanners.
• Order selection experience and quality control skills.
• Ability to lift 40 lbs unassisted.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate forklifts to move merchandise.
• Maintain organization and safety within the warehouse.
• Meet high production goals each hour with materials needed for the production floor.
• Spend 50% of the day on forklift operations and the rest on walking, cleaning, material handling by hand, and other duties.
• Verify forklift certifications and skills through references.
• Utilize warehouse management systems and RF scanners.
• Balance multiple processes to support system efficiency.

Skills

Forklift operation

Storage/warehouse experience

RF scanner use

Order picking

Physical strength (40 lbs)

Tools

Warehouse management systems

RF scanners

Job description

Aerotek is seeking a Warehouse Worker to operate forklifts safely and efficiently in a Colonial Heights, VA facility. The role supports production by moving, locating, stacking, and counting merchandise, while meeting hourly production goals.

Candidates should have at least 3 years of forklift operation and storage experience, proficiency with WMS and RF scanners, and the ability to lift 40 lbs. The job is onsite with a contract duration of at least 90 days.