Job Title: Metals Warehouse Worker/ Operator
Shift: Monday - Friday 7am - 430pm
Pay: $18/hr
In Madison by i565 near Airport area
Job Description
The Metals Warehouse Worker plays a key role in safely handling, packing, and processing metal materials in a busy warehouse environment. This position involves heavy lifting, operating basic machinery for cutting metals, and supporting shipping, receiving, and inventory activities. The role requires a reliable, safety-conscious individual with a strong work ethic, excellent attendance, and a positive attitude who enjoys hands-on, physical work.
Responsibilities
Handle, move, and store metal materials within the warehouse, keeping items organized and easily accessible.
Pack metal products securely for shipment, ensuring proper labeling and readiness for delivery.
Lift, carry, and transport heavy metal materials (up to 50 lbs or more) safely and efficiently throughout the shift.
Operate warehouse machines and equipment, such as cutting tools, saws, and slitter machines, to cut and process metal products as needed.
Assist with inventory control by tracking, counting, and documenting materials moving in and out of the warehouse.
Use RF scanners or RF scan guns to pick, track, and verify orders and inventory.
Perform order picking, order pulling, and stocking tasks to support daily production and shipping schedules.
Assist with loading and unloading trucks or containers, using pallet jacks, forklifts, and other material handling equipment.
Support shipping and receiving activities, including labeling, packaging, and staging orders for outbound shipments.
Maintain warehouse inventory areas in a clean, safe, and organized condition at all times.
Use hand tools, tape measures, and other basic tools to measure, assemble, and prepare materials and products.
Operate pallet jacks and sit-down forklifts to move pallets and materials, following all safety procedures.
Perform general labor and general production tasks as needed to support overall warehouse operations.
Maintain equipment and tools in good working condition and promptly report any issues or malfunctions.
Follow all safety guidelines and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) consistently.
Collaborate with team members and supervisors to meet production deadlines and daily goals.
Work effectively in a fast-paced, physically demanding, and industrial environment while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
Essential Skills
Previous experience in a warehouse, manufacturing, or materials handling environment is preferred.
Ability to lift and move heavy items (up to 50 lbs or more) safely and repeatedly throughout the shift.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, squat, and carry heavy materials for extended periods.
Ability to work effectively in hot, noisy, and industrial warehouse conditions.
Willingness and ability to wear necessary personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times as required.
Basic knowledge of warehouse operations, including shipping, receiving, and inventory handling.
Ability to operate warehouse equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks, or willingness to learn with provided training.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills to ensure accurate packing, labeling, and inventory tracking.
Ability to work in a fast-paced and physically demanding environment while maintaining safety and quality.
Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and consistent, punctual attendance.
Willingness to follow all safety protocols and work cooperatively as part of a team.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience with machine operation, including cutting tools, saws, or slitter machines, is a plus.
Occasional machine operation experience with cutting or similar industrial machines is an advantage.
Familiarity with RF scanners or RF scan guns for order picking and inventory tracking is beneficial.
Experience with order picking, order pulling, and warehouse packing is helpful.
Background in material handling, shipping and receiving, and general production or assembly work is a plus.
Comfort using hand tools and tape measures to handle and prepare metal materials.
Experience operating sit-down forklifts and pallet jacks in a warehouse setting is preferred but not required if willing to train.
Demonstrated ability to maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
Why Work Here?
You will join a smaller, close-knit company with a laid-back culture that values a positive attitude, reliability, and strong attendance. The environment rewards hard work and consistency with opportunities for pay increases and a stable, daytime schedule, such as a 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. shift that supports work-life balance. You will work in a setting where teamwork, mutual respect, and a supportive atmosphere are central to daily operations.
Work Environment
The role is based in a hot, industrial warehouse environment that involves physically demanding work, including standing, bending, squatting, lifting, and carrying heavy materials for extended periods. The facility is active and can be noisy due to machinery such as cutting tools, saws, and slitter machines. Work is hands-on and production-focused, with regular use of equipment like pallet jacks, sit-down forklifts, RF scanners, and basic hand tools, including tape measures. The schedule includes a full daytime shift, for example 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., providing a consistent routine. Personal protective equipment (PPE) is required and must be worn at all times to ensure safety while working with metal materials and operating warehouse equipment.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Huntsville, AL.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $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 Huntsville,AL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 25, 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.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
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