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Equipment Operator - Starting at $20/hour!

Job Description

This person will be responsible for operating equipment such as forklifts, backhoes, and front-end loaders in the shipyard, moving mixed products, and turning piles. The candidate must be flexible and willing to take on various tasks including pushing brooms, operating equipment, and cleaning equipment. The role involves handling materials up to 50 lbs, preparing organic mixes, and ensuring that piles are properly segregated.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment including forklifts, backhoes, and front-end loaders.

• Move mixed products and turn piles in the shipyard.

• Prepare organic mixes and segregate piles.

• Handle materials up to 50 lbs.

• Perform light cleanup tasks such as pushing brooms and cleaning equipment.

• Adapt to various tasks as needed within the shipyard.

Essential Skills

• Experience operating backhoes, front-end loaders, forklifts, and other heavy equipment.

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Ability to work in a dusty and non-climate controlled environment.

• Capability to lift up to 50 lbs.

• Willingness to climb ladders and remain on feet for most of the day.

• 2-3 years of experience using backhoes, skid loaders, front-end loaders, and forklifts.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in operating heavy equipment is preferred and may result in a higher pay range.

Why Work Here?

Working here provides a dynamic and flexible environment where you can enhance your skills in operating various heavy equipment. You will be part of a supportive team that values hard work and dedication. The role offers a hands-on experience in an industrial production setting, providing ample opportunities for growth and learning.

Work Environment

The work environment is a non-climate controlled industrial production facility. Expect a dusty and hot setting as work is conducted both inside the warehouse and outside in the shipping yard. It is a tobacco-free zone, and smoking is only permitted off the property.

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.