Job Title: Warehouse Associate
Job Description
This role combines warehouse operations, customer support, and general labor in a growing facility. The Warehouse Associate operates a sit-down forklift, loads and unloads trucks, assists customers in person and by phone, and handles basic data entry and order processing. This position is highly physical and requires regular heavy lifting while also supporting sales-related activities such as creating quotes and taking orders.
Responsibilities
Operate a sit-down forklift safely and efficiently to load and unload trucks for customers.
Perform all-around warehouse helper duties, including material handling, staging, and organizing inventory.
Assist customers on-site by locating products, answering questions, and ensuring a positive service experience.
Enter data from work orders accurately into the system and maintain up-to-date records.
Create quotes for customers based on product and service requirements.
Utilize the Warehouse Management System (WMS) to track inventory, process orders, and update stock information.
Take in orders via phone or in person and ensure they are processed accurately and promptly.
Answer phones as needed to support customer inquiries and internal communication.
Drive a company flatbed stake-body truck when required to support deliveries or material movement.
Regularly lift and move items up to 75 pounds as part of daily warehouse and loading activities.
Load and unload barriers and barricades in an outdoor environment.
Support a small, growing operation by taking on varied tasks and acting as a jack of all trades as needed.
Essential Skills
Proven ability to operate a sit-down forklift safely for loading and unloading trucks.
Experience with general warehouse labor, including material handling and inventory support.
Capability to regularly lift up to 75 pounds and perform physically demanding tasks.
Basic data entry skills to accurately enter and update work orders and order information.
Customer service skills to assist customers on-site and over the phone.
Comfort with using a Warehouse Management System (WMS) for inventory and order processing.
Ability to create quotes and support basic sales-related activities.
Willingness and ability to drive a company flatbed stake-body truck when needed.
Flexibility to handle a wide variety of tasks in a small, hands-on operation.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience working in a small warehouse or startup-like environment where responsibilities are varied.
Experience in inventory support, order intake, and basic sales or inside sales activities.
Strong work ethic and comfort working in a physical, outdoor-focused role.
Adaptability to support different operational needs as the location grows and evolves.
Interest in taking on additional responsibility and growing into a leadership role over time.
Why Work Here?
You will join a small, growing operation where your contributions have a visible impact and your versatility is valued. There is a clear path to go from a temporary position to a direct hire within a relatively short period. As this new location builds out, you have the opportunity to grow into a leadership role and help shape processes, culture, and best practices. The environment rewards initiative, hands-on teamwork, and a willingness to learn different aspects of the business.
Work Environment
This position is based in a very hands-on warehouse and yard setting, with frequent work outdoors in hot conditions. The role involves heavy lifting, regular loading and unloading of barriers and barricades, and operating a sit-down forklift. You will work around trucks and a flatbed stake-body vehicle, using a Warehouse Management System (WMS) and basic office tools for data entry, quoting, and order processing. The atmosphere is that of a small, close-knit operation where everyone pitches in across different tasks to keep the location running smoothly.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Tampa, FL.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $324.00/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 Tampa,FL.
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.
