**Job Title: Forklift Operator and Material Handler** **Job Description** This position involves a dual role of forklift operation and glass preparation duties. Candidates will play a critical role in the plant by delivering extrusion inventory to the fabrication department or managing physical inventory in the yard. Additionally, they will support the finished product area by applying a special coating to materials and assisting with shipping and inventory functions. **Responsibilities** + Operate a sit-down forklift to handle awkward and long materials. + Apply special coatings to materials, requiring good dexterity and attention to detail. + Support all shipping and inventory functions, including managing physical inventory. + Learn and manage inventory systems, ensuring accurate materials are pulled for the fabrication group. + Notify department leads and supervisors of any errors in material placement or damaged products. + Shrink wrap and assist in building custom wooden crates for product transport. + Use an iPad and desktop device for inventory management, requiring strong computer/data entry skills. + Meet daily and overall production goals for respective departments. + Maintain organization in both the yard and shop, taking initiative in clean-up duties. + Lift up to 50lbs unassisted and engage in standing and walking for an 8-hour shift. **Essential Skills** + 1-2 years of forklift operation experience. + 2-3 years of manufacturing or hands-on tasks experience. + 1-2 years of computer experience, including PC usage. + Experience with inventory management and shipping/receiving functions. + Ability to operate a sit-down forklift with non-palletized, awkward, and long materials. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Heavy industrial, heavy equipment, and inventory management. + Quality or hands-on manufacturing role experience is a plus. + Flexibility to perform tasks as needed in various roles. + Ability to work in a non-climate controlled, loud manufacturing environment. **Why Work Here?** Employees enjoy a family-type environment with a supportive leadership team. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package, including 100% coverage for liability insurance, 401k match up to 5%, and employer-paid short and long-term disability. Employees receive weekly pay, life insurance, and flexible time off. There is a bonus plan structure based on return on sales, with the potential for significant year-end bonuses. Medical, dental, and vision plans are available with multiple options to suit individual needs. **Work Environment** The work environment is a non-climate controlled facility with loud machines and a bustling manufacturing atmosphere. Employees will work both inside and outside, handling large pieces of glass, sheet metal, and steel frames. Heavy lifting is required, and tasks will be performed in a team setting. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chester, va **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/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 Chester,VA. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Oct 10, 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.