Job Title: Warehouse Associate
Job Description
The Warehouse Associate plays a crucial role in ensuring the efficient storage, movement, and organization of materials within the warehouse. This position requires experience with stand-up forklifts and involves specialization in either Production Support or Shipping and Receiving. The role is vital for maintaining the cleanliness and safety of the warehouse environment, adhering to operating procedures, and supporting the production and shipping processes.
Responsibilities
Remove trash, recyclables, deficient materials, and broken pallets from the warehouse.
Perform housekeeping according to the Master Sanitation Schedule.
Address requests via radio or email promptly.
Invert or wrap items as necessary.
Communicate with various departments via phone or email.
Adhere to all safety rules, policies, and standard operating procedures.
Operate all heavy equipment and adhere to operating procedures.
Load and unload trailers.
Perform daily or weekly inventory counts.
Conduct daily inspection and maintenance of heavy equipment batteries.
Execute put-away tasks using a handheld device.
Secure pallets by re-wrapping or transferring to a lower tier.
Safely store and handle hazardous materials in compliance with OSHA guidelines.
Perform local daily driving duties and back up non-local drivers.
Complete weekly Behavioral Based assessments and maintain emergency shower and eye station.
Specialize as a Shipping and Receiving Specialist, operating a stand-up forklift.
Receive, barcode, and store incoming materials appropriately.
Physically load/unload boxes and drums onto/from transportation vehicles.
Prepare materials for shipping, including cleaning, labeling, and checking lot numbers.
Complete daily Shipping and Receiving Inspection forms.
Prepare order packets for picking and print appropriate labels.
Process UPS & FedEx packages and deliver offline packages.
Prepare and package hazardous material according to D.O.T standards.
Receipt inbound freight in SAP and stage lots for sampling.
Essential Skills
Clear written and verbal communication skills.
Detail-oriented with the ability to read lot numbers.
Ability to follow directions and work with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Professional interaction with all levels of personnel.
Capability to work with amino acids, vitamins, and fine chemicals.
Team-based problem-solving skills.
Results-focused and oriented towards team goals.
Flexible hours, including overtime and weekends.
Valid California driver's license with a clean DMV record.
Ability to remain calm in difficult situations.
Experience and certification in forklift and motorized pallet jack operation.
Ability to handle multiple, rapidly changing priorities.
Ability to work with minimal supervision while remaining productive.
Proficiency in spoken and written English.
Computer literacy with basic numeracy skills.
Proficiency in Excel, Microsoft Word, and other software.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Must be able to work in a team environment and possess team-based problem-solving skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
Why Work Here?
Enjoy a vibrant and engaging work culture with opportunities for growth and conversion within 3-5 months. Benefit from an onsite gym, vending machines, and recreational activities such as a foosball table, ping pong table, and video games available in the break room. Employees are offered overtime and great benefits upon conversion, making this an excellent place for career advancement.
Work Environment
The work environment requires wearing steel toe boots, safety vests, and hard hats. Working hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, with some overtime and flexibility for Saturdays as needed.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of CARLSBAD, CA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $21.54 - $21.54/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 CARLSBAD,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Dec 5, 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.
