Job Title: Warehouse Associate
Job Description
The Warehouse Associate supports production and warehouse operations by safely handling materials, operating powered industrial equipment, and maintaining accurate inventory records. This role focuses on reloading and changing spools, moving materials with sit-down forklifts and electric pallet jacks, and using SAP and RF scanners to ensure efficient, first-in/first-out inventory control and accurate labeling, reweighing, and stocking of materials.
Responsibilities
Support production by reloading and changing spools in a timely and accurate manner.
Operate a sit-down (Yale) forklift to move, load, and unload materials safely and efficiently.
Use an electric pallet jack to transport materials within the warehouse and production areas.
Utilize SAP and RF scanners to track inventory, record transactions, and maintain accurate stock levels.
Check inventory using first-in/first-out (FIFO) methods to ensure proper material rotation.
Reweigh, label, and stock materials as needed to maintain organized and clearly identified inventory.
Perform packing and packaging tasks to prepare products and materials for shipping.
Assist with shipping and receiving activities, including LTL shipping, to ensure timely and accurate order processing.
Follow all safety procedures and participate in the safety program by reporting near misses or concerns.
Collaborate with a small warehouse team to meet production and distribution goals.
Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe work area.
Participate in training sessions, including lunch-and-learn events, to build skills and knowledge.
Essential Skills
Proven experience operating a sit-down forklift, preferably with Yale equipment.
Ability to safely operate an electric pallet jack in a warehouse or distribution environment.
Experience using RF scanners for inventory tracking and material handling.
Understanding of basic inventory control practices, including first-in/first-out (FIFO) methods.
Ability to perform packing, packaging, and shipping and receiving tasks.
Comfort working with LTL shipping processes.
Attention to detail when reweighing, labeling, and stocking materials.
Ability to follow safety procedures and contribute to a strong safety culture.
Strong work ethic with reliable attendance, positive attitude, and willingness to learn.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
SAP experience is a major plus and highly valued for this role.
Prior experience with warehouse loading and material handling.
Familiarity with packaging operations and shipping documentation.
Willingness to participate in ongoing training and skill development.
Ability to work effectively in a small, close-knit team environment.
Why Work Here?
Employees enjoy a close-knit, community-oriented environment supported by the stability of a larger corporate structure. The organization offers medical, dental, and vision benefits along with a 401(k) plan, providing a strong foundation for long-term financial and personal well-being. Team members benefit from regular one-on-one reviews focused on contribution, effort, attitude, attendance, and learning, creating a culture of continuous feedback and growth. A robust safety program rewards proactive safety engagement with incentives and recognition. The company invests in employee development through lunch-and-learn trainings and celebrates its workforce with an annual appreciation week and smaller events, fostering a supportive and engaging workplace.
Work Environment
The role is based in an air-conditioned manufacturing and distribution facility, providing a comfortable indoor working environment. You will work as part of a small team of approximately two to three people on site, within a broader local workforce of around 50 employees and a larger extended team. The facility uses sit-down (Yale) forklifts, electric pallet jacks, SAP, and RF scanners as core tools and technologies. The culture emphasizes regular one-on-one reviews instead of annual reviews, with raises tied to contribution, effort, attitude, attendance, and learning rather than being guaranteed. Safety is a high priority, supported by an incentive-based program that rewards employees for reporting near misses or safety concerns. The workplace offers lunch-and-learn training sessions with provided meals, smaller social events such as Super Bowl activities, and an Employee Appreciation Week in early March featuring daily snacks. Dress expectations align with a typical manufacturing and warehouse environment, prioritizing safety and practicality.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Pinellas Park, FL.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $19.00/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 Pinellas Park,FL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 30, 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.
