Porter

Aerotek

Lorton, VA

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$18–$19 Per Hour

SKILLS

Artificial Intelligence (AI), Aviation Industry, Budgeting, Business Solutions, Candidate Screening, Communication Skills, Concrete, Construction, Facilities and Maintenance, Hospital, Lift/Move 40 Pounds, Logistics, Manufacturing, Problem Solving Skills, Procedure Development, Safety/Work Safety

LOCATION

Lorton, VA

POSTED

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Porter / Chocker

Location: Lorton, Virginia

Pay: 18 per hour

Schedule: 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., 5–6 days per week, with work every weekend and 1–2 days off during the week

Job Description

+ The Chocker is responsible for safely securing and releasing vehicles on carriers for transport.

+ This role ensures vehicles are correctly positioned, chocked, and strapped, and that all work is performed in a safe, efficient, and compliant manner in an outdoor, industrial environment.

Responsibilities

+ Secure vehicles by placing and removing chocks on each car wheel in accordance with established procedures.

+ Ensure the precise positioning of automobiles within carriers to maximize safety and efficiency.

+ Apply and remove straps to secure vehicles in carriers, verifying that all vehicles are properly chocked and strapped before transport.

+ At the arrival terminal, remove chocks and straps safely and systematically to prepare vehicles for unloading.

+ Wear and use all required personal protective equipment while on duty and follow all safety rules and guidelines.

+ Take personal responsibility for safety at all times, including awareness of surroundings, equipment, and moving vehicles.

+ Work from written assignment sheets and accurately sign off work completed on printed forms.

+ Read and interpret operational manuals and follow written procedures and instructions.

+ Respond promptly and professionally to requests for service and assistance from supervisors and coworkers.

Essential Skills

+ Ability to clearly and persuasively communicate in both positive and challenging situations, including asking questions and seeking clarification when needed.

+ Strong service orientation with the ability to respond effectively to requests for service and assistance.

+ Demonstrated integrity and ethical conduct in daily work activities.

+ Cost-conscious mindset with the ability to work within approved budgets.

+ Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables and apply practical problem-solving skills.

Why Work Here?

This role offers a flexible schedule within a laid-back work environment and access to a strong benefits plan. You can build experience in a dynamic transportation setting while enjoying a culture that values safety, reliability, and work–life balance.

Work Environment

+ This position operates in an outdoor, industrial transportation environment around vehicle carriers, moving mechanical parts, and active rail or terminal operations.

+ The noise level is usually moderate, with regular exposure to outside weather conditions and occasional exposure to fumes or airborne particles.

+ The role requires regular standing and walking, frequent climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling, and lifting or moving loads up to 40 pounds regularly and up to 80 pounds occasionally.

+ Must be willing to work in all weather conditions, as well as odd hours and split shifts that may include days, nights, and weekends.

+ The position often requires working alone and unsupervised, and consistent use of required personal protective equipment is expected to maintain a safe working environment.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $19.00/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 Lorton,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 23, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

About the Company

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.

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.

COMPANY SIZE

10,000 employees or more

INDUSTRY

Staffing/Employment Agencies

FOUNDED

1983

WEBSITE

https://www.aerotek.com/

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