Job Title: Warehouse Worker
Job Description
This physically demanding warehouse role focuses on the manual movement, loading, and unloading of tires to keep a high-volume distribution center running efficiently. Working the 1:00 AM to 9:00 AM shift, Monday through Friday, you will help ensure that trucks are loaded accurately, incoming inventory is processed quickly, and the warehouse remains safe, organized, and compliant with regulations.
Responsibilities
Manually unload incoming containers of tires and load outgoing trucks throughout the shift.
Consistently support team production targets of up to 3,200+ tires per shift and help complete 4-5 trucks per day.
Pick and stage tires accurately and efficiently for immediate loading onto outbound trucks.
Verify all incoming and outgoing products for correct size, @type, and quantity against shipping and receiving documents.
Safely operate forklifts and other material handling equipment to move tires and pallets within the warehouse.
Use pallet jacks and other material handling tools to support loading, unloading, and staging activities.
Conduct visual inspections of all incoming stock for manufacturer defects, sidewall damage, or dry rot before placing product into active picking slots.
Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free work area in accordance with OSHA safety regulations.
Follow all safety procedures when performing heavy lifting, loading, unloading, and general labor tasks.
Assist with inventory-related tasks such as order picking, packing, and basic inventory checks as needed.
Essential Skills
Proven ability to perform heavy manual labor, including lifting, pushing, and throwing tires weighing 50-100 lbs repeatedly over an 8-10 hour shift.
High level of physical stamina to handle constant bending, reaching, twisting, and other repetitive motions throughout the shift.
Experience with loading and unloading trucks in a warehouse or distribution environment.
Ability to safely operate forklifts and related material handling equipment.
Proficiency using pallet jacks and other material handling tools.
Experience with order picking, staging, and packing in a warehouse setting.
Attention to detail when verifying product size, @type, and quantity against shipping papers.
Ability to inspect products visually for damage or defects before stocking or loading.
Capability to work effectively in a fast-paced, production-driven environment while meeting team targets.
Commitment to following OSHA safety regulations and maintaining a safe work area.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Previous experience in general labor or warehouse roles involving heavy lifting and manual material handling.
Background in inventory, order picking, and material handling in a distribution or logistics environment.
Familiarity with working in a non-climate-controlled facility.
Comfort working overnight or early-morning shifts on a consistent schedule.
Strong teamwork skills and reliability to support a high-velocity logistics operation.
Why Work Here?
You will join a long-established, stable wholesale operation that has grown from a local business into a premier regional distributor over nearly five decades. As part of a 100% employee-owned company, you have the opportunity to share directly in the organization's success through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan. The company offers competitive hourly pay with overtime opportunities, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) with company match, and paid time off. You will work in a culture that values local service, operational excellence, and long-term growth, while contributing to a high-velocity logistics network that keeps the Mid-Atlantic region moving.
Work Environment
This role is based in a large, approximately 500,000 square foot distribution facility that operates in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. The warehouse is non-climate-controlled, so temperatures will vary with the seasons and require comfort working in both warm and cold conditions. The shift runs from 1:00 AM to 9:00 AM, Monday through Friday, and typically involves 8-10 hours of continuous physical activity. You will work around forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment, and you are expected to follow all safety procedures and OSHA guidelines while maintaining a clean and organized work area.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Edenton, NC.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $18.00/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 Edenton,NC.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 22, 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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It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
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