Job Title: Warehouse Worker
Job Description
The warehouse worker supports daily shipping and receiving operations by moving products from the warehouse to loading docks and into tractor trailers for shipment. This role also assists with relocating an entire department to another floor and involves extensive walking and frequent heavy lifting in a fast-paced distribution environment.
Responsibilities
Load and unload products from the warehouse onto tractor trailers for outbound shipments.
Move products efficiently from storage areas to the loading dock using appropriate material handling equipment.
Assist in relocating a full department to another floor, including moving equipment, materials, and inventory as directed.
Perform general labor tasks such as organizing, staging, and preparing products for shipment.
Handle materials safely and accurately to prevent damage and ensure correct placement.
Use a pallet jack to move pallets and materials throughout the warehouse and loading areas.
Support shipping and receiving activities by helping to manage incoming and outgoing products as needed.
Walk extensively throughout the facility to complete assigned tasks and respond to operational needs.
Lift and carry items weighing up to 50 lbs on a daily basis while following safe lifting practices.
Work additional hours beyond the scheduled shift when operational needs require it.
Essential Skills
1-2 years of previous shipping and receiving experience, preferably in a distribution warehouse environment.
Proven experience performing material handling and general labor tasks.
Ability to perform heavy lifting and safely handle items up to 50 lbs on a daily basis.
Previous knowledge and hands-on experience using a pallet jack.
Ability to walk for extended periods throughout the workday.
Reliable work ethic and willingness to take on physically demanding tasks.
Positive attitude and readiness to learn new processes and procedures.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience working in a distribution or warehouse setting supporting shipping and receiving operations.
Comfort working in a fast-paced environment with frequent movement and physical activity.
Strong attention to safety when lifting, moving, and staging materials.
Ability to follow instructions and work both independently and as part of a team.
Why Work Here?
You join a team that values reliability, a strong work ethic, and a willingness to learn. The role offers competitive pay and the opportunity to build hands-on experience in a busy distribution environment. You benefit from a consistent daytime schedule, opportunities for additional hours when needed, and the chance to grow your skills in material handling and warehouse operations.
Work Environment
This is a fully onsite role in a corporate warehouse and loading dock environment. The position is highly physical, requiring extensive walking throughout the facility and lifting up to 50 lbs on a daily basis. You will regularly use pallet jacks and other basic material handling tools to move products and pallets. The standard shift runs from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with the expectation of working additional time when operational needs arise. The work takes place in an active shipping and receiving area where safety, awareness, and appropriate work attire suitable for physical labor are essential.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Smyrna, GA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $18.00/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 Smyrna,GA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 31, 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.
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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):
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