Warehouse Associate

Aerotek • Richmond, VA • 2h ago

Job Title: Warehouse Associate (Forklift Operator)

Job Description

This role focuses pulling parts and preparing kits for assembly. This role also involves assisting with shipping and receiving duties. The position offers 2nd and 3rd shift opportunities and requires a strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and comfort with physically active work in a clean, climate-controlled facility.

Responsibilities

Operate both sit-down and stand-up forklifts to unload trucks, receive materials, crates, and other products, and move them throughout the warehouse.

Use RF scanners to access lists of parts needed for specific jobs, and assemble and box those parts into kits for the assembly team.

Learn and perform kitting processes accurately to ensure the correct components are prepared and ready for production.

Process and manage incoming deliveries by verifying quantities and products in a timely and accurate manner.

Receive, sort, label, and put away packages and materials in the appropriate warehouse locations.

Use an ERP system and computer tools, including Excel, to check in shipments, enter inventory data, complete system transactions, and track inventory movements.

Why Work Here?

You will join a highly experienced and efficient warehouse team where most colleagues have long tenures, creating a stable and supportive work environment. The culture emphasizes teamwork, continuous improvement, and shared problem solving, allowing you to develop your skills and grow your knowledge of warehouse operations and systems. You will work in a clean, climate-controlled facility with access to onsite amenities, contributing to a comfortable and consistent workday. The role offers structured training, including forklift recertification, and opportunities to expand your responsibilities across shipping, receiving, kitting, and inventory control.

Work Environment

This position is based in a clean, climate-controlled warehouse located next to a production area, creating a modern and organized industrial setting. The primary schedules available include 2nd shift (2:00 pm-10:30 pm) and 3rd shift (Monday-Friday, 10:00 pm-6:30 am).

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of RICHMOND, VA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.75 - $21.00/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 RICHMOND,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 4, 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.

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