Job Title: Warehouse Associate Job Description
The Warehouse Associate supports daily shipping and receiving operations by accurately picking, packing, and organizing merchandise in a fast-paced warehouse environment. This role ensures orders are processed with high accuracy, inventory is properly received and documented, and products are prepared efficiently for storage and shipment while meeting productivity and service standards.
Responsibilities
Follow pick sheets to accurately select and prepare products for shipping.
Set up shipments by organizing picked items and ensuring they match order requirements.
Count, verify, and accurately receive merchandise from trucks and containers.
Inspect incoming goods for accuracy and condition, and report any discrepancies.
Sort, prepare, and organize merchandise for storage in designated warehouse locations.
Maintain high order accuracy when picking, packing, and staging orders for shipment.
Update purchasing or inventory systems with information on received goods.
Perform data entry to record shipments, receipts, and inventory movements.
Meet established productivity, accuracy, and service standards while working under time constraints.
Ensure all receiving, sorting, and documentation tasks are completed with high precision.
Handle materials safely and efficiently using appropriate material handling equipment.
Support shipping and receiving processes, including labeling, packing, and staging orders.
Operate warehouse equipment such as forklifts if trained and authorized.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in the warehouse.
Essential Skills
Ability to follow pick sheets and order instructions accurately.
Demonstrated experience in shipping and receiving operations.
Proficiency in order picking, packing, and organizing merchandise.
Skill in counting, verifying, and accurately receiving merchandise from trucks and containers.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy-focused work habits.
Ability to sort, prepare, and organize merchandise for storage.
Capability to maintain high order accuracy under time constraints.
Basic data entry skills for updating purchasing and inventory records.
Ability to meet productivity, accuracy, and service standards in a fast-paced environment.
Comfort working in a non-climate-controlled warehouse environment.
Reliable work ethic and commitment to precision in documentation and handling of goods.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience with forklift operation and other material handling equipment.
Background in shipping, receiving, picking, and packing in a warehouse setting.
Ability to perform multiple warehouse functions and adapt to different positions as needed.
Strong teamwork skills with the ability to contribute to both individual and team success.
Willingness to learn new tasks and cross-train in various warehouse roles.
Why Work Here?
You join a performance-driven environment that recognizes and rewards accuracy, productivity, and versatility. When you transition to a permanent role, you receive a performance evaluation that includes an automatic pay increase and potential for additional raises. You can earn extra paid time off based on your order accuracy and the number of orders you pick, and you benefit from rewards tied to both individual and team success. You receive training across a variety of positions, giving you the opportunity to expand your skills and increase your earning potential over time.
Work Environment
This role is based in a warehouse environment that is non-climate-controlled, so temperatures may vary with the seasons. You will work around typical warehouse equipment such as forklifts and material handling tools, and spend most of the day on your feet performing physical tasks such as picking, packing, and moving merchandise. The setting is fast-paced and focused on safety, organization, and accuracy, with clear productivity and service standards guiding daily operations.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Duluth, GA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $17.50 - $17.50/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 Duluth,GA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 20, 2026.
About Aerotek
Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.
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.
