Job Title: Warehouse Technician
Job Description
The Warehouse Technician plays a key role in the safe and efficient movement, storage, and tracking of materials within a busy warehouse environment. This position uses forklifts, clamp trucks, and RF scanners to load and unload trucks, receive and store inventory, and pick and stage materials for outbound shipments. The role focuses on accuracy, safety, and maintaining organized warehouse operations.
Responsibilities
Use material handling equipment to manage inbound and outbound shipments, including loading and unloading trucks and moving materials into and out of warehouse racks and between locations.
Handle inbound freight from carriers such as UPS, Federal Express, Airborne, and DHL, ensuring materials are processed and routed correctly.
Safely operate assigned material handling equipment, including forklifts and clamp trucks, and complete required equipment inspections to confirm safe operating condition.
Immediately report any accidents, equipment issues, or unsafe conditions to a supervisor to maintain a safe work environment.
Stock and arrange products in designated locations to support efficient warehouse inventory turns and easy access to materials.
Perform cycle counts to determine accurate material quantities and support inventory control processes.
Receive material into inventory, move material between designated locations, and locate and pick material from warehouse locations as required.
Ensure accurate entry of part numbers, quantities, and related data into electronic systems to maintain precise records of receipts, inventory levels, and locations.
Investigate and resolve discrepancies related to material quantities, part numbers, or inventory records.
Locate parts while ensuring pallets are stable, pallet heights are appropriate, and that material, racking, and equipment are not damaged.
Keep aisles clear of materials and maintain orderly storage areas to support safety and efficient operations.
Practice safe material handling techniques at all times in accordance with company policies and procedures.
Perform general housekeeping duties as assigned to keep the warehouse clean, organized, and free of hazards.
Work overtime and weekends as needed to support operational demands and meet business requirements.
Fulfill all duties in accordance with the designation of this position as safety sensitive, maintaining focus and adherence to safety standards at all times.
Essential Skills
Proficiency in operating forklifts in a warehouse environment.
Experience operating clamp trucks for handling palletized or large materials.
Ability to use RF scanners to locate, pick, receive, and move inventory accurately.
Strong attention to detail to ensure accurate part numbers, quantities, and data entry in electronic inventory systems.
Solid understanding of safe material handling techniques and warehouse safety practices.
Ability to perform physical tasks such as loading, unloading, and moving materials within the warehouse.
Capability to conduct cycle counts and support inventory accuracy.
Willingness and ability to work overtime and weekends as required.
Ability to work effectively in a safety-sensitive role, maintaining awareness and adherence to safety standards.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Familiarity with processing inbound freight from common carriers such as UPS, Federal Express, Airborne, and DHL.
Experience working with warehouse racking systems and palletized storage.
Comfort working with electronic inventory and warehouse management systems.
Strong problem-solving skills to identify and resolve inventory discrepancies.
Ability to maintain a clean and organized work area through regular housekeeping tasks.
Why Work Here?
You will join a warehouse operation that values safety, accuracy, and teamwork, where your contribution directly supports efficient and reliable material flow. The schedule offers consistent weekday hours with opportunities for overtime when available. You will work in an environment that emphasizes proper training, safe equipment operation, and clear processes, giving you the chance to build and strengthen your skills in material handling and inventory control.
Work Environment
This role is based in a warehouse environment with standard hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with additional overtime and weekend work as needed. You will regularly operate forklifts, clamp trucks, and RF scanners, and work around pallet racking, aisles, and loading docks. The position does not involve working at heights but does require frequent movement, loading, unloading, and handling of materials. The facility emphasizes safety-sensitive work practices, routine equipment inspections, and organized, clean work areas. Typical warehouse attire and appropriate safety gear are required in accordance with company policies.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Midlothian, VA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/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 Midlothian,VA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 9, 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.
