Warehouse Associate

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Warehouse Associate

Job Description

The warehouse associate plays a key role in supporting production by accurately picking orders, delivering materials throughout the facility, and staging products on the production floor. This position ensures inventory is handled safely and efficiently while maintaining accurate records in the warehouse systems.

Responsibilities

• Pick orders accurately and efficiently according to production and shipping requirements.
• Deliver materials throughout the production area to ensure lines remain stocked and running smoothly.
• Stage materials on the production floor in the correct locations and quantities.
• Locate materials in the computer system and verify item numbers, quantities, and locations.
• Conduct regular cycle counts to maintain accurate inventory records.
• Pick materials from warehouse shelves using reach trucks and cherry pickers.
• Operate forklifts, reach trucks, stand-up forklifts, and other material handling equipment safely and efficiently.
• Load and unload trucks as needed, ensuring accurate counts and proper handling of materials.
• Use RF scanners and digital tools to track inventory movements and update records in real time.
• Troubleshoot inventory issues, including discrepancies, missing items, and location errors.
• Inspect incoming materials and packaging visually to ensure they are not damaged before being received into inventory.
• Follow all safety procedures and warehouse guidelines while operating equipment and handling materials.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area in the warehouse and production staging zones.

Essential Skills

• Prior forklift experience, including safe operation of forklifts and related material handling equipment.
• Previous experience in a warehouse or distribution environment.
• Ability to operate reach trucks, cherry pickers, stand-up forklifts, and other warehouse equipment.
• Experience with order picking, material handling, and inventory processes.
• Ability to use RF scanners and follow digital picking instructions.
• Capability to consistently lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English to follow work instructions and safety guidelines.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Forklift certification from a previous job is highly preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems and digital inventory management is a plus.
• Familiarity with cycle counts and basic inventory control procedures.
• Comfort working with reach lifts and order picking equipment.
• Attention to detail when inspecting incoming materials and verifying inventory.

Why Work Here?

You will join a stable operation that rewards strong performance and reliability with clear opportunities for growth. Once hired on permanently, you gain access to medical, dental, and vision benefits, as well as a 401(k) plan to support your long-term financial goals. Paid vacation begins with one week and increases to two weeks after one year, supporting a healthy work-life balance. The company conducts annual performance reviews that can lead to increases in pay and advancement in position, and also offers semi-annual bonuses tied to overall company performance, allowing you to share in the organization’s success.

Work Environment

This role is based in a warehouse and production support environment that operates on multiple shifts. The work involves regular use of forklifts, reach trucks, cherry pickers, RF scanners, and other material handling equipment, along with frequent lifting and movement of materials up to 50 pounds. The environment is fast-paced and production-focused, with an emphasis on safety, organization, and teamwork.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Sterling, MA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $17.50 - $23.00/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 Sterling,MA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 11, 2026.

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.

Company DescriptionWe 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 meet 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 in solving 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.

Company Description

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 meet 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 in solving 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.