Job Title: Warehouse Associate
Job Description
The Warehouse Associate operates primarily an Order Picker forklift to accurately receive, store, pick, and ship inventory within a busy distribution hub. This role involves working at heights of up to 20 feet, standing for long periods, and using a standing Reach Truck when needed to fulfill customer orders quickly and accurately.
Responsibilities
Operate an Order Picker forklift for the majority of the shift to pick products from shelving at heights of up to 20 feet.
Use a standing Reach Truck as needed to access and pick products for customer orders.
Receive incoming inventory, verify quantities and condition, and place items into appropriate stock locations or shelves.
Accurately pick, pack, and prepare customer orders for shipment according to order specifications.
Load and unload products from trucks and other vehicles in a safe and efficient manner.
Support shipping and receiving activities, including labeling, packaging, and staging orders for outbound delivery.
Maintain accurate warehouse inventory by following proper put-away, picking, and stock rotation procedures.
Follow all safety procedures when operating forklifts and other warehouse equipment, especially when working at elevated heights.
Keep work areas clean, organized, and free of hazards to support a safe and efficient warehouse environment.
Demonstrate reliable attendance and timeliness to ensure consistent warehouse operations and on-time order fulfillment.
Essential Skills
Proven ability to operate an Order Picker forklift at heights of up to 20 feet for extended periods.
Experience operating a Reach Truck in a warehouse or distribution environment.
Hands-on experience with receiving, picking, packing, and shipping products.
Ability to perform general labor tasks such as loading, unloading, and material handling.
Comfort with long periods of standing while operating warehouse equipment.
Strong attention to detail to ensure accurate order picking, packing, and inventory handling.
Reliable attendance and punctuality to support daily warehouse operations.
Ability to follow safety guidelines and procedures when working with forklifts and other equipment.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience working in a distribution hub or fast-paced warehouse environment.
Experience in shipping and receiving processes, including documentation and staging.
Familiarity with warehouse inventory practices such as put-away, stock rotation, and order fulfillment.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team to meet daily goals and deadlines.
Strong work ethic and willingness to perform a variety of warehouse tasks as needed.
Why Work Here?
Employees benefit from a culture built on stability, growth, and mutual respect. As part of a globally leading, family-owned organization, team members enjoy long-term career security and opportunities to grow with a consistently expanding international business. The workplace encourages entrepreneurial ownership, giving employees autonomy to make local decisions and drive innovation in their area. Core values emphasize respect, gratitude, and recognition of employee achievements. Comprehensive benefits typically include competitive health and dental coverage, 401(k) matching, paid time off, maternity and paternity leave, and tuition reimbursement to support both personal and professional development.
Work Environment
The role is based in a distribution hub environment focused on receiving inventory, placing it into stock, and picking and shipping products to local customers who need fasteners quickly. Work is primarily performed while standing and operating an Order Picker forklift at heights up to 20 feet, with additional use of a standing Reach Truck as needed. The schedule runs Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with a one-hour meal period and two 15-minute breaks. The facility observes paid holidays. The environment is active and hands-on, requiring safe operation of forklifts and other warehouse equipment and adherence to all safety procedures.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Sanford, FL.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $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 Sanford,FL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 5, 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):
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