**Job Title: Forklift Operator** $17/hr. **Job Description** The Forklift Operator is responsible for accurately selecting block/masonry products ordered by customers and safely loading them onto delivery vehicles according to established safe loading procedures. This role includes performing routine maintenance on equipment, ensuring the block yard area is properly maintained and organized, and assisting walk-up customers with loading materials as needed. **Responsibilities** + Observe and unload incoming material, ensuring quantity and type match the bill of lading, and report any discrepancies to the customer service manager. + Operate forklift to move, place, and load masonry products. + Conduct physical inventory of materials and finished products as needed. + Perform routine vehicle checks on front-end loader/forklift and report problems to the mechanic. + Perform general housekeeping tasks in and around the plant building and yard, such as sweeping, mopping, emptying trash, and cutting grass. + Maintain the overall orderly organization of equipment and supplies in and around the yard and plant. + Maintain cleanliness and appearance of plant grounds. + Observe all federal, state, local, and company safety policies, procedures, practices, and regulations while performing job duties. + Maintain current knowledge of masonry products produced and available for sale. + Assist customers with product selection, loading, and safely securing products on private vehicles. + Advise office of low inventory products. + Perform other duties as directed by the customer service manager. + Help with maintenance tasks, including mowing, around the facility. **Essential Skills** + Must have forklift experience. + Experience with front-end loader. + Proficiency in using various hand and power tools. + Ability to handle a water hose and push broom. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Experience in masonry and construction, including brick laying and concrete. + General labor skills. **Why Work Here** This position offers a contract-to-hire opportunity with excellent health benefits and a 401k match. The company promotes from within, ensuring ample growth opportunities for employees. **Work Environment** The majority of work is performed outside, with exposure to elements such as heat, cold, rain, and dust. The position may involve exposure to rough, muddy, or icy walking surfaces, high noise levels, and vibration. There is frequent exposure to moving parts and pieces of equipment, as well as dust, diesel fuel, propane, and other substances that may be toxic or explosive if handled incorrectly. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Roanoke, Virginia. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $19.00/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 Roanoke,VA. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Jun 28, 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.