Petersburg

Material Handler-Custodian

Location: Petersburg, Virginia
Type: Temp-to-Hire
Job #3084

AdvantaStaff is looking to hire a Material Handler/Custodian in the Petersburg area at $20.00 per hour. Individual must be a US citizen or Permanent Resident, have strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills; must be willing and able to work 8 to10-hour shift schedule and overtime hours; be able to pass the pre-employment background screenings; be able to wear all PPE required; stand, walk, climb stairs or ladders multiple times per hour/day; able to lift up to 50 lbs. This is a long-term temp position, not temp to perm at this time. US Military Veterans are encouraged to apply!

Pay and Schedule:

$20.00 per hour
7am-3:30pm
Work and Train 7am-330pm/Monday-Friday
Some intermittent overtime will likely be needed, only when necessary

Job Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED required
Pass drug screening and background check
Evidence of mechanical aptitude
Must be detail-oriented with excellent interpersonal skills
Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment

Job Duties:
• Wear proper PPE as prescribed for the area and task.
• Load and unload trucks utilizing powered and non-powered material handling equipment;
• Transport material / rolls of product utilizing a fork truck or hand truck / pallet jack;
• Assist in the Applications Lab as needed;
• Use a PC and other tools to fill out digital and paper logs, forms and labels;
• Manage warehouse, ensuring materials in storage are inventoried and readily located as needed;
• Perform routine daily janitorial duties; including inside/outside of facilities such as cleaning restrooms, offices, floors, blowing off sidewalks, etc.
• Manage waste including aerosol, universal and hazardous waste in accordance with regulatory requirements;
• Conduct visual inspection of Waste Accumulation Area (range) daily to ensure it is in accordance with the posted visual standard;
• If designated, conduct weekly (every 7 days) inspection of the Waste Accumulation Area and record findings on the posted Inspection Log;
• Understand hazardous waste emergencies, communication/alarms, and contingency plan;
Required Training
• Company Policies, Standard, and Practices (OJT)
• Company’s and customer's Product, Quality Standards and Requirements
• RCRA/DOT initial and annual refresher training as required
• HazMat initial and annual refresher training
• Other SOP and procedural training as required
Physical/Environmental Requirements:

High school diploma with basic reading, writing and math skills.
Manual dexterity required for operating machinery and computers.
Prior forklift experience is a must.
Climb, bend, twist, stand and reach repetitively
Normal lifting requirements are 50lbs
Operate moving equipment
Work in hot/cold/damp/cramped environments
Willing to work in heights
Candidate required to pass a drug test and criminal background check
Steel toe shoes required

About AdvantaStaff
AdvantaStaff is the region’s premier resource for qualified short and long-term staffing for distribution, manufacturing and light industrial businesses throughout central Virginia. We service the cities of Richmond, Petersburg and Colonial Heights as well as Hanover, Henrico, Chesterfield, Dinwiddie and Prince George counties.
Apply Online: advantastaff.com
Call with questions 804-414-1560 or email info@advantastaff.com

Engineering Team Lead

Type: Temp-to-Hire
Job #3038
Salary: $100,000

Engineering Team Lead

AdvantaStaff’s client, located in Chester, Virginia, is a global leader in ballistic fiber technology. Backed by decades of innovation and technical expertise in the protective fibers industry, they continue to develop cutting-edge solutions that address the evolving needs of customers in the defense, medical, and industrial markets. AdvantaStaff is seeking an experienced Engineering Team Lead to join their fiber applications, research and development, and manufacturing facility.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in high-performance fiber and polymer processing, particularly in applications supporting ballistic protection and medical products. This position is well suited for a hands-on engineering leader who thrives in a safety-first manufacturing environment, enjoys leading cross-functional teams, and has a proven track record of driving process improvements, supporting new product development, and fostering operational excellence.

Salary: $100,000 – $170,000 depending on credentials and experience

Key Responsibilities and Duties

Proactively lead cross functional teams through fiber and composite product development projects in a highly-regulated, safety-first, hands-on manufacturing environment
Contribute to intellectual property research and development for high performance fiber and polymer processes used in ballistic and medical applications
Work directly with onsite equipment and resources to guide diverse teams through experiment and trial development at the lab and pilot phases, with opportunities to scale
Build consensus with internal and external customers on product application development
Design analysis, prototyping, and technical troubleshooting, with an ability to communicate all necessary information and expectations to engineers, managers, and technicians alike
Apply project management skills to leading, guiding, and mentoring teams through handson technical projects, without personnel management responsibility or direct supervisory authority over others
Develop definition of technology and process design packages in a way that all stakeholders clearly understand
Optimize Process Technology by guiding groups through Value Engineering and Productivity Projects

You Must Have

A graduate degree in an Engineering Discipline
15+ years of experience in industrial manufacturing with fiber, polymers, composites and/or ballistic product development applications
Demonstrated experience in leading new product development and project management
A value for exemplifying and maintaining a safety-first culture in a dynamic facility
The drive to lead teams in a hands-on, on-site, fast-paced manufacturing environment
Strong experience in process engineering, quality management processes, continuous improvements

We Value

Chemical, mechanical, materials engineering or science degree with experience in polymer processing
Demonstrated success leading varied teams of stakeholders through engineering projects at all phases, from experiment design to full scale implementation
Hands-on experience with UHMWPE fiber, energy absorbing composites, ballistic product design and testing, composite processing design, armor end article fabrication, or textiles
The ability to comfortably communicate and translate technical needs and expectations with executives, engineers, technicians, and operators
An aptitude for balancing technical rigor with practical operational needs and realities
Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing methodologies and Six Sigma tools and capital project management
The ability to organize, analyze, and solve complex problems across departments through proactive influence
Hands-on individuals who are able to work without guidance or supervision and have demonstrated knowledge of engineering techniques to optimize design processes
Track record of successful contribution to products and projects in a matrix organization

This hands-on role offers a collaborative engineer the opportunity to leverage their industry expertise and interpersonal leadership skills in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Manufacturing Assembly Associate

Location: Petersburg, VA
Type: Temporary
Job #3020

AdvantaStaff is looking to hire Machine Operators for the Manufacturing/Research & Development in the Colonial Heights area at $23 per hour. The ideal candidate for this role would be an individual with a background in manufacturing and inspecting product to ensure the highest quality product is provided to our customers. You will be responsible for your work area to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the area. You will set up and monitor the production of product in your area and participate in the continuous improvement process at the site to address safety, production and quality improvements. This is a Temporary work assignment starting May 18^th throughout the summer (3-4 months)
All candidates must be open to working a 24/7 (Day/Night) rotating shift operation.
Key Responsibilities

Operate assigned equipment.
Record and report production, quality, and downtime data
Analyze data and production reports to make appropriate adjustments
Execute Set up and changeover of equipment
Work in operations requiring bending, lifting, and repetitive continuous motion
Work in hot, cold, or dirty environments
Participate in continuous improvement activities.
Execute life critical procedures such as equipment isolation and LOTO
Maintain work area for operation and cleanliness
Comply with all safety rules.

YOU MUST HAVE

Ability to work rotating shifts and overtime in a 24/7 manufacturing facility
Ability to work rotating Days/Nights 12Hr Dupont Schedule Required
High School Diploma/GED or Strong Basic Literacy and Math Skills
Must be a US Citizen due to the nature of work
Must be able to report to work on time (5 lates/absences will lead to termination)
Good Hand/Eye Coordination
Self-Starter with “Can-Do” Attitude who easily work within a team
Driven, motivated learner with strong problem?solving skills
Computer Literacy (Microsoft Excel, Word, Teams, etc)
4 to 6 Month Assignment with option for full time employment for high performers

WE VALUE

Demonstrated ability to meet safety, quality and production targets while semi-independently operating a manufacturing asset
Experience interfacing with software systems for equipment operation, inventory control and quality control
Analyze, incorporate and apply new information and concepts
Complete work, follow up and appropriate reporting on responsibilities
Focus on important information and identify key details
Troubleshooting skills.
Good coordination, motor skills, and dexterity
Creative thinking and idea generation.

Physical/Environmental Requirements:

Climb, bend, twist, stand and reach repetitively
Normal lifting requirements are 50lbs
Operate moving equipment
Work in hot/cold/damp/cramped environments
Willing to work in heights
Candidate required to pass a drug test and criminal background check
Steel toe shoes required