Job Title: Overhead Crane Operator

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Overhead Crane Operator to join our team. This role involves learning to operate cranes, receiving products from flatbeds, rigging, loading trucks, and identifying steel locations, colors, and loading techniques. The operator will also be responsible for maintaining inventory, tagging and locating products, and ensuring the facility is stocked with raw materials. Flexibility to perform various tasks, including clean-up throughout the shift, is essential.

ResponsibilitiesOperate overhead cranes and learn rigging and loading techniques.Receive products from flatbeds and load trucks.Identify steel locations and colors.Learn to operate forklifts to carry steel beams.Clean up and maintain facility inventory.Tag and locate products and manage inventory system.Unload flatbed trailers and transport materials within the facility or yard.Work both inside and outside in all weather conditions.Verify loads, weight, and materials using computers and manual pick tickets.Essential Skills1-2 years of manufacturing experience.Forklift operation and inventory management.Shipping and receiving expertise.Material handling and pallet jack operation.Overhead crane experience.Why Work Here?

Join a well-established company with multiple US locations and a highly tenured facility where the average employee tenure is 10 years. With significant investment in expansion, opportunities for leadership roles will be available for promising individuals. Enjoy a relaxed work environment compared to more intense locations, with similar metrics and incentive plans.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $18.00/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 Petersburg,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 22, 2025.

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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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