Forklift Operator

Aeroteks client is looking for a forklift operator to assist at their plant for the night shift in the Crofton, MD area

We are seeking a dedicated forklift operator to move concrete pallets throughout the yard and manage inventory. This role requires working outdoors, handling extreme weather conditions, and performing physical labor.

The position involves operating forklifts (Hyster single lift and Caterpillar double lift) for 70% of the time, with the remaining 30% dedicated to yard maintenance, restacking products, and various labor duties.

Key responsibilities include:

Operating forklifts to position forks, lifting platforms, or other lifting devices under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, boxes, products, or materials.

Hooking tow trucks to trailer hitches and transporting loads to designated areas.

Unloading and stacking materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.

Inventorying materials on the work floor and supplying workers with necessary materials.

Performing routine maintenance, including recharging batteries, lubricating, fueling, and cleaning equipment.

Shift

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 3:30 pm – 1:30 am, with training on the day shift.

Flexibility to work 60 hours per week and 10-hour days, including some Saturdays, is required.

Hard Skills

forklift operation

warehouse management

manufacturing

Work Environment

Operating Forklift outside in a heavy industrial, dusty, production machine environment. Must be flexible to work 60 hours per week and 10-hour days, including some Saturdays when offered.

Qualified candidate will be given a call within 48 hours of submitting an application

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.