Job Title: Warehouse Associate - Weekend Shift
Job Description
The Warehouse Associate on the weekend shift safely operates forklifts and yard tractors to load, unload, and move products within a refrigerated facility. This role ensures all inbound and outbound shipments are accurate, damage-free, and shipped on time in accordance with company procedures and FIFO inventory practices. The position plays a key part in maintaining efficient warehouse operations by preparing orders, completing documentation, and supporting a safe, organized work environment.
Responsibilities
Safely and frequently operate forklifts and yard tractors to move, load, and unload products and materials.
Load and offload trailers while ensuring products are handled carefully and efficiently.
Accurately ship products to affiliated facilities and directly to customers according to shipping schedules.
Ensure all sales orders meet deadlines and are shipped on time in line with company standards.
Verify that inbound and outbound shipments are accurate, free of damage, and compliant with company procedures.
Utilize the FIFO (First-In, First-Out) system for finished goods, packaging, and raw materials to maintain proper inventory rotation.
Take and record product temperature checks as required to maintain product quality and safety.
Ensure all shipping and receiving documents are accurate, complete, and properly maintained.
Perform trailer inspections for each inbound and outbound load to ensure safety and compliance.
Conduct safety checks such as chocking trailer tires and installing trailer jacks before loading or unloading.
Communicate professionally with drivers and ensure all required documents are signed and dated appropriately.
Wrap all products, place them in racking, and provide accurate location information to the data entry clerk.
Pull and prepare products for shipment, ensuring the exact number and @type of product is picked, loaded, and shipped.
Move products to appropriate storage locations, stacking and storing them efficiently and safely.
Wrap orders on pallets for shipment and stage truckloads of pallets being shipped to customers.
Label pallets accurately with pallet tags, verifying product lot codes and quantities.
Complete all required paperwork for every inbound and outbound load in a timely and accurate manner.
Follow all safety, quality, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) guidelines while working in a refrigerated environment.
Essential Skills
2+ years of forklift operating experience in a warehouse or similar environment.
2+ years of material handling experience, including loading and unloading trailers and moving products within a facility.
Proficiency in operating forklifts and yard tractors safely and efficiently.
Experience with inventory handling and shipping/receiving processes.
Ability to follow and apply FIFO (First-In, First-Out) inventory methods for finished goods, packaging, and raw materials.
Ability to work comfortably and consistently in a refrigerated environment.
Strong attention to detail to ensure shipment accuracy, correct labeling, and proper documentation.
Ability to complete shipping and receiving paperwork accurately and legibly.
Effective communication skills to interact with drivers and internal team members.
Commitment to safety practices, including conducting trailer inspections and safety checks.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) in a warehouse or production environment.
Experience performing product temperature checks and documenting results.
Ability to organize and stage pallets efficiently for outbound shipments.
Comfort working a weekend schedule with extended shifts.
Strong organizational skills to manage multiple shipments and tasks simultaneously.
Why Work Here?
You will join a close-knit, family-oriented team where people know and support one another, with around 60 employees on site. The company invests in its workforce, offering opportunities for internal promotion and long-term growth. Employees may be eligible for yearly bonuses that increase with tenure, along with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support overall well-being and financial stability.
Work Environment
This role is based in a refrigerated warehouse environment, where maintaining cold temperatures is essential for product quality. The position follows a weekend shift schedule of Friday through Sunday, 5:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Team members follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), which include wearing hair nets, beard nets as applicable, smocks, steel-toe footwear, and hard hats while on the floor. Work involves regular operation of forklifts and yard tractors, frequent movement of pallets and materials, and adherence to safety procedures for trailers and equipment.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Waukesha, WI.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $22.00/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 Waukesha,WI.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 29, 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.
Massachusetts Lie Detector:
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):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
