Forklift Operator – 3rd Shift (Stand‑Up Forklift Required)

Pay: $17/hr + Lots of Overtime Available

Shift: Sunday Night – Thursday Night, 11:00 PM – 7:15 AM

Mandatory Saturdays if needed

Training: 2 weeks, Monday–Friday, 8 AM–4 PM OR 10 AM–6 PM

About the Role

We are hiring a reliable 3rd Shift Forklift Operator to support staging, packing, and material movement in a fast‑paced production environment. This role requires experience operating stand‑up forklifts and cherry pickers and the ability to handle heavy loads.

If you’re looking for steady hours, overtime, and long‑term stability, this is a great opportunity.

What You’ll DoStage products for production and pack finished goods for shipmentEnsure all items are securely packed and correctly labeledPush, pull, and maneuver loads up to 200–300 lbsOperate stand‑up forklifts and cherry pickers to move rolls of labels and materialsLoad and unload trucks and racks safelyVerify incoming and outgoing shipmentsAssist with quality checks and report any issuesWhat You NeedExperience operating stand‑up forklifts and cherry pickers (required)Ability to lift 40+ lbsStrong attention to detail and accuracyAbility to work in a team and meet production goalsExperience in warehouse, shipping, receiving, or material handling is helpfulWhy You’ll Want This Job$17/hr with heavy overtime availableStable, growing company with opportunities to advanceProfit‑sharing based on company performanceSupportive team environment across multiple locationsWork EnvironmentNon‑climate‑controlled production settingFast‑paced, hands‑on workOvertime opportunities available regularly

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Virginia Beach, VA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $17.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job\n classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be\n subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits\n available for this temporary role may include the following:\n\n • Medical, dental & vision\n • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital\n • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available\n • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)\n • Short and long-term disability\n • Health Spending Account (HSA)\n • Transportation benefits\n • Employee Assistance Program\n • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Virginia Beach,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 8, 2026.

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\n About Aerotek:\n\n

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.

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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.

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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.

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