Job Description
The Warehouse Associate supports efficient warehouse operations by safely handling inbound and outbound shipments, operating material handling equipment including forklifts, and maintaining accurate inventory records. This role focuses on loading and unloading trucks, stocking and organizing products, performing cycle counts, and ensuring the warehouse remains safe, orderly, and compliant with operational standards. The position follows a Monday through Friday schedule from approximately 8:00 a.m. to 4:30-5:00 p.m., with flexibility to work overtime and weekends as needed.
Responsibilities
Receive inbound shipments and process outbound orders using material handling equipment, ensuring timely and accurate loading and unloading of trucks.
Use forklifts and other material handling equipment to move, locate, pick, and place materials into and out of warehouse racks and between designated locations.
Handle inbound freight from parcel carriers such as UPS, Federal Express, Airborne, and DHL, ensuring proper receipt and routing within the warehouse.
Safely operate assigned material handling equipment, perform required inspections, and verify that equipment remains in safe operating condition.
Immediately report all accidents, near-misses, and unsafe conditions to the supervisor to support a strong safety culture.
Stock and arrange products in warehouse racks to support efficient inventory turns and easy access to materials.
Perform cycle counts to determine accurate material quantities and support ongoing inventory accuracy.
Receive material into inventory, update electronic records, and move material by quantity between designated locations as required.
Accurately enter part numbers, quantities, and other required data fields into electronic systems, ensuring that records of receipts, inventories, and locations remain current and correct.
Investigate and resolve discrepancies related to material quantities, part numbers, or location records in coordination with the appropriate team members.
Locate parts and ensure pallets are stable, correctly stacked, and positioned so that racking, equipment, and materials are not damaged and aisles remain clear.
Consistently practice safe material handling techniques and follow all warehouse safety guidelines and procedures.
Perform general housekeeping duties to keep the warehouse clean, organized, and free of debris.
Support additional warehouse tasks and related duties as assigned to meet operational needs.
Demonstrate flexibility to work overtime and weekends as required to support business demands in this safety-sensitive role.
Essential Skills
Proven experience working in a warehouse or distribution environment with responsibility for shipping, receiving, and inventory handling.
Ability to safely operate forklifts and other material handling equipment in a busy warehouse setting.
Strong skills in loading and unloading trucks, including handling palletized and packaged goods.
Experience with picking and packing orders accurately and efficiently.
Competence in performing inventory-related tasks such as cycle counts and stock checks.
Ability to complete accurate data entry for part numbers, quantities, and location information in electronic inventory systems.
Knowledge of safe material handling techniques and commitment to following safety procedures and reporting unsafe conditions.
Capability to organize and stock products in warehouse racks while maintaining clear aisles and stable pallet configurations.
Willingness and ability to work overtime and weekends as needed to meet operational requirements.
Ability to work in a safety-sensitive position, maintaining focus and attention to detail at all times.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience handling inbound freight from parcel carriers such as UPS, Federal Express, Airborne, and DHL.
Familiarity with electronic inventory management systems and basic computer-based data entry.
Strong attention to detail when verifying part numbers, quantities, and locations.
Ability to identify and resolve discrepancies in inventory records in a systematic and accurate manner.
Demonstrated reliability and punctuality in a structured warehouse work schedule.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a warehouse team to achieve operational goals.
Why Work Here?
You will join a safety-focused warehouse operation that values accuracy, reliability, and teamwork. The role offers a consistent weekday schedule with opportunities for overtime, allowing you to build your skills in material handling, inventory control, and equipment operation. You will work in an environment that emphasizes clear processes, safe work practices, and ongoing support from supervisors and colleagues, providing a solid platform for long-term growth in warehouse and logistics operations.
Work Environment
The work environment is a warehouse and supply store setting with a Monday through Friday schedule, typically from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30-5:00 p.m., with additional overtime and weekend work as needed. Daily activities involve operating forklifts and other material handling equipment, loading and unloading trucks, and moving materials within warehouse racks and storage locations. Team members work around racking systems, palletized goods, and active equipment traffic, following established safety protocols and equipment inspection procedures. The facility maintains organized storage areas and clear aisles, and employees regularly perform housekeeping tasks to keep the space clean and orderly. Work attire should be practical and appropriate for a warehouse environment, supporting safe and comfortable performance of physical tasks.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Plainview, NY.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $24.00/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 Plainview,NY.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 4, 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.
