**Material Handling Equipment Operator** **Pay:** $23–$28 per hour **Industry:** Recycling & Sustainability **Ready to take your career to the next level?** Join a growing company that values its people and invests in their success. As a **Material Handling Equipment Operator** , you’ll be a key player in our warehouse operations, ensuring smooth logistics and inventory management in a dynamic, team-oriented environment. **What You’ll Do** + Safely handle and stack roll stock and paper materials using lifting devices. + Operate sit-down forklifts and clamp trucks with precision. + Manage inbound and outbound shipping logistics. + Load and unload trucks and rail cars efficiently. + Keep your workspace clean, organized, and safe. + Use Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) for cycle counts and inventory control. + Maintain quality standards and accurate inventory records. **What We’re Looking For** + Skilled in forklift operation and material handling. + Experience loading/unloading trucks and managing warehouse flow. + Familiarity with RF scanners and clamp forklifts. + Strong understanding of inventory management and warehouse operations. + Leadership experience is a plus! **Why You’ll Love Working Here** + **Competitive Pay:** $23–$28 per hour. + **Career Growth:** Opportunities to advance into supervisory roles. + **Financial Rewards:** Profit sharing and competitive pay. + **Stability & Investment:** Work for a company committed to growth and innovation. + **Benefits:** Comprehensive package designed for your well-being. + **Culture:** A supportive, family-like environment where your contributions matter. **Work Schedule & Environment** + Indoor, non-climate-controlled facility. + 12-hour rotating shifts (day/night) with **15 days off per month** . + PPE required: steel-toed boots, jeans, T-shirt, safety vest. **Join us and be part of a team that values hard work, safety, and success. Apply today and start building your future!** **Job Type & Location** This is a Permanent position based out of Ashland, VA. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $52000.00 - $56160.00/yr. Reimbursement for training & professional development Mentorship programs Personalized career development plans Internal mobility and advancement opportunities Competitive salary structure Profit‑sharing program (percentage of company profits added to salary) Group insurance & pension plan 401(k) (for U.S. employees) Company‑paid life insurance Short‑ and long‑term disability coverage **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in Ashland,VA. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Jan 19, 2026. **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.