Job Title: Warehouse Associate
Job Description
The Warehouse Associate runs and maintains a designated warehouse or manufacturing section that directly supplies materials to production assemblers. This role ensures that materials, components, and hardware are consistently available, accurately labeled, and efficiently organized to support smooth production flow. The Warehouse Associate works closely with production, inventory control, and purchasing teams to maintain optimal inventory levels, support continuous improvement, and uphold a clean and safe work environment.
Responsibilities
Run and maintain an assigned warehouse or manufacturing section that supplies materials directly to production assemblers.
Ensure materials, components, and hardware are fully stocked, neatly organized, and clearly labeled for easy access by assemblers.
Monitor inventory levels on an ongoing basis and proactively restock materials to prevent production delays.
Pick, stage, and replenish parts in alignment with production schedules, work orders, and pull systems such as kanban and FIFO.
Perform regular cycle counts to verify inventory accuracy and promptly report discrepancies or shortages to supervision.
Coordinate with production, inventory control, and purchasing teams to ensure timely material availability for all production needs.
Safely operate warehouse equipment, including pallet jacks, forklifts, and carts, in accordance with company and safety guidelines.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in compliance with company policies and OSHA standards.
Assist with receiving, stocking, and material movement throughout the facility as needed.
Identify and suggest process improvements to enhance material flow efficiency and reduce waste.
Accurately document material usage, transfers, and inventory adjustments using warehouse systems, logs, or data tools.
Support overall warehouse operations by performing general material handling tasks such as picking, loading, and staging shipments.
Essential Skills
Previous warehouse experience with responsibility for material handling and inventory support.
Hands-on experience with inventory control processes, including picking, loading, stocking, and cycle counting.
Ability to safely operate warehouse equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, and carts.
Adequate knowledge of warehouse data systems or inventory management tools to record and track material movements.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to keep materials labeled, sorted, and easily accessible.
Team-oriented mindset with the ability to collaborate effectively with production, inventory control, and purchasing teams.
Physical ability to lift or move heavy products as required by warehouse operations.
Commitment to maintaining a clean, safe, and compliant work area in line with OSHA and company standards.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Familiarity with pull systems such as kanban and FIFO for staging and replenishing parts.
Experience in a manufacturing warehouse environment supporting production assemblers.
Attention to detail when documenting material usage, transfers, and inventory adjustments.
Ability to identify and recommend process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce waste.
Strong time management skills to balance picking, staging, cycle counting, and restocking activities.
Why Work Here?
You will join a company with a strong reputation in its industry, where your contributions to operational excellence are recognized and valued. The organization offers a competitive salary structure with clear pay progression and opportunities to advance your career over time. You will have access to a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, as well as paid time off to support work-life balance. The company invests in your growth through tuition reimbursement and a 401(k) retirement plan to help you plan for the future. Additional benefits such as Military Reserve pay offset and paid maternity leave reflect a supportive and inclusive culture that respects employees' lives inside and outside of work.
Work Environment
This position is based in a modern, well-maintained manufacturing facility with a dedicated warehouse area that directly supports production operations. The current schedule runs Monday through Thursday from 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., with the organization working toward a consistent 40-hour workweek based on four 10-hour days. The environment involves active material handling, use of warehouse equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, and carts, and regular movement throughout the facility. The workplace emphasizes safety, cleanliness, and organization in accordance with company policies and OSHA standards, creating a professional and efficient setting for warehouse operations.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Ruther Glen, VA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $21.00/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 Ruther Glen,VA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 15, 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.
