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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

Job Title: Warehouse Worker

Job Description

The Forklift Operator will be responsible for safely and efficiently operating a forklift to move, locate, relocate, stack, and count merchandise. This role is critical in maintaining an organized, smooth, and safe warehouse operation, contributing to overall success. Candidates have a two-hour lead time on materials needed for the production floor and must meet high production goals each hour.

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 assigned duties.
• Verify forklift certifications and skills through references.
• Utilize warehouse management systems and RF scanners.
• Balance multiple processes to support system efficiency.

Essential Skills

• Minimum 3 years of experience in storage processes and production support.
• Minimum 3 years of 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.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in packing, inventory control, and shipping and receiving.
• Computer skills for order processing and entry.
• Thorough understanding of quality rules and safety standards.
• No gaps in employment for 1-2 years.

Work Environment

The facility is a very clean, state-of-the-art environment located in Colonial Heights, housing packaging operations, a warehouse, and a training center. The aisles are smaller, requiring careful navigation. The facility is climate-controlled, offering locker rooms with lockers upon request, and a canteen/breakroom with food and drink machines. Cell phones must be kept in lockers or cars, not allowed on the production floor. The company is getting used to contract associates, with a minimum 90-day duration for contracts.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Colonial Heights, VA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.50 - $22.50/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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:

Medical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Colonial Heights,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 9, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.