Job Title: Facilities Assistant
Job Description
The Facilities Assistant provides hands-on daily support for warehouse operations by maintaining an organized, efficient, and safe environment. This role manages inventory, oversees inbound and outbound shipments, coordinates workspace organization, and performs operational and administrative tasks to ensure smooth day-to-day functionality across the warehouse and facilities.
Responsibilities
Provide daily hands-on support for warehouse operations to ensure a safe, efficient, and well-maintained environment.
Receive and inspect incoming shipments by unloading deliveries, verifying contents, and checking for damages or discrepancies.
Match received goods against purchase orders and promptly report any issues or mismatches.
Accurately label, store, and organize items in designated locations within the warehouse.
Maintain organized and up-to-date inventory records using inventory systems, spreadsheets, and warehouse management tools.
Assist with periodic cycle counts and full inventory audits to ensure accurate stock levels.
Prepare items for shipment by picking, labeling, packaging, and staging outbound orders.
Verify the accuracy of outgoing shipments and ensure documentation is complete and correct.
Coordinate shipping activities with procurement and logistics teams and complete all required shipping documentation.
Keep storage areas, warehouse floors, and workstations clean, organized, and free of hazards.
Re-stock shelves, tidy workstations, and maintain clear, safe aisles throughout the warehouse.
Assist with reorganizing and optimizing storage layouts to improve efficiency and space utilization.
Safely operate warehouse equipment such as electric forklifts, pallet jacks, and related material handling tools.
Perform basic equipment checks and maintenance and promptly report malfunctions or safety concerns.
Scan and file shipping labels, packing slips, and receipts to maintain accurate documentation.
Update tracking spreadsheets, inventory systems, and related records regularly using Excel and other tools.
Communicate inventory discrepancies, logistical issues, or operational concerns to facilities and procurement stakeholders.
Support general facilities operations, including moving supplies, setting up rooms, and performing light maintenance tasks.
Monitor and help maintain supply levels for the warehouse and common areas, initiating replenishment when needed.
Work independently or with a small team while maintaining accountability for completing tasks accurately and on time.
Work Environment
This role is based in a warehouse environment and follows a standard schedule of 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. You will work around storage racks, loading areas, and common spaces that require consistent organization and housekeeping to maintain a safe, hazard-free workspace. The position involves regular use of material handling equipment, including an electric forklift with a load capacity of approximately 10,000 pounds and a 24-inch load center, as well as pallet jacks and related tools. A significant portion of the role involves computer-based administrative work, including frequent use of Excel, Outlook, inventory control systems, warehouse management systems, and potentially SAP. The environment combines physical activity such as lifting, moving materials, and operating equipment with desk-based tasks like documentation, tracking, and communication with other departments.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Durham, NC.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $23.00/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 Durham,NC.
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.
