Job Title: Warehouse Assistant
Job Description
The Warehouse Assistant is responsible for managing the order process, including filing, receiving inventory, preparing, and shipping orders. This role involves a variety of tasks to ensure efficient warehouse operations.
Responsibilities
Exhibit, recruit, and coach associates consistent with Core Behaviors.
Promote a culture of safety within the warehouse.
Receive and verify incoming shipments against packing slips.
Sort, maintain, and stage products accurately.
Reject damaged goods and forward them to Purchasing for processing.
Properly label and place stock after putting it away.
Receive purchase orders, pick products, and package items for shipment, ensuring quantities, destinations, and routing are correct.
Log non-conforming products and verify returned goods.
Conduct cycle counts of inventory and work with the Purchasing department to correct discrepancies.
Maintain accurate records and a clean, organized workspace.
Perform technical tasks using trade or computer hardware and software, including spreadsheets, databases, and data processing.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Ensure all work is performed in accordance with ISO processes and procedures.
Essential Skills
Proficiency with basic computer operations and specific software (P21, Clippership, World Ship).
Strong basic mathematical skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Outstanding customer service skills.
Punctuality and a sense of urgency.
Proficiency in following ISO procedures.
Basic product knowledge.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
High school diploma or GED required.
At least one year of previous experience required.
Up to two years of experience in a similar position preferred, including inventory and receiving experience.
Forklift certification and proficiency in loading, unloading, warehouse inventory, shipping & receiving, packing, and heavy lifting.
Why Work Here?
Join a dynamic team where safety and efficiency are prioritized. Enjoy a supportive work culture with opportunities for growth and development. The company values punctuality, urgency, and customer service, creating a positive work environment.
Work Environment
The work environment requires regular communication in English and involves standing, walking, sitting, and using hands to handle objects or controls. Employees use computers and other equipment in slightly dirty conditions with occasional exposure to elements. Work is generally performed during traditional hours, Monday through Friday. The role involves frequently lifting and moving up to 75 pounds, requiring specific vision abilities, including close vision. Personal protective equipment such as eye protection, hearing protection, and foot protection with a metatarsal guard is required.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Ridgeland, South Carolina.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $16.00 - $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 Ridgeland,SC.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 23, 2025.
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.
