**Job Title: Industrial Forklift Operator** **Job Description** We are seeking skilled candidates to operate a sit-down forklift with a capacity of 30,000 lbs and utilize an overhead crane to transport parts and raw materials to Fitters/Welders. The role includes supplying the Paint department and other areas with finished products, moving products within the paint department, and unloading trucks using an overhead crane and forklift. **Responsibilities** + Utilize sit-down forklift and overhead crane to transport parts and raw materials. + Supply Paint department and other areas with finished products. + Assist in the paint department by moving products. + Unload trucks using overhead crane and forklift. + Work in the yard to move and offload large pieces of steel. + Be flexible to work across multiple departments and cross-train as needed. + Read and interpret Bills of Lading to determine products to pull and quantities. **Essential Skills** + Attention to detail. + Care for the job. + Overhead crane experience. + Ability to read and interpret Bills of Lading. + Comfortable working outside. + Certified on heavy industrial equipment. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + 1-2 years of experience as a forklift operator in a heavy industrial environment. + Crane operating experience is preferred. + Experience with 30k lb lift forklifts. + Cross-trained as a painter is advantageous. **Why Work Here?** This position offers the opportunity for cross-training and career growth, potentially advancing from a Material Handler role to machine operating, including working with saws, shears, brake presses, or even learning to weld. **Work Environment** The position is located in a steel fabrication shop with overhead cranes throughout the facility. It is a non-climate controlled environment, requiring comfort with hot and cold conditions. Safety is prioritized, with steel toe boots and safety glasses required. The role involves supporting the yard and the paint department, working a minimum of 50 hours per week with mandatory overtime, and one Saturday per month for a 6-hour shift. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Richmond, Virginia. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $23.00/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 Richmond,VA. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Aug 11, 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.