Job Title: Warehouse Associate Job Description
This role supports a busy manufacturing facility by handling materials throughout the warehouse, including picking, stocking, receiving, and inventory control. The Warehouse Associate ensures accurate movement and tracking of materials using pallet jacks, RF scanners, and computer-based inventory systems while maintaining a safe and efficient work environment.
Responsibilities
Pick materials that are scheduled to be sent out, ensuring accuracy in item selection and quantities.
Stock finished materials from production into designated warehouse locations in an organized and timely manner.
Receive incoming shipments from freight trucks and other facilities, verifying counts and inspecting materials for accuracy.
Use pallet jacks to safely move materials throughout the warehouse and production areas.
Operate an inventory control system, including spreadsheets and ERP tools, to track material movement and maintain accurate records.
Use RF scanning equipment to scan and track inventory, ensuring real-time updates to the system.
Label materials clearly and accurately to support proper identification, storage, and shipping.
Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe work area while following all warehouse and facility procedures.
Lift and move items weighing up to 50 pounds regularly as part of daily warehouse activities.
Essential Skills
Previous experience working in an environment that involves inventory handling and control.
Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
Basic computer skills, including experience with Microsoft applications.
Familiarity with inventory processes such as picking, packing, stocking, and general warehouse labor.
Comfort using or learning inventory control systems, including spreadsheets and ERP tools.
Attention to detail to ensure accurate labeling, counting, and tracking of materials.
Ability to follow instructions, prioritize tasks, and work efficiently in a fast-paced warehouse setting.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Previous experience operating a pallet jack in a warehouse or manufacturing environment.
Prior shipping and receiving experience, including handling freight and coordinating incoming and outgoing materials.
Experience with RF scanning equipment for inventory tracking.
Packaging experience, including preparing materials for shipment.
General labor experience in a warehouse, distribution, or manufacturing setting.
Why Work Here?
You will join a growing organization that is actively investing in its people and facilities, offering stability and room for future expansion. The company supports employee well-being by providing paid opportunities to work out every other day, helping you stay active and healthy. Employees also benefit from access to a partnered health clinic with visits available at a very low cost, where you only pay applicable taxes. Recent and planned expansions reflect a forward-looking culture that focuses on continuous improvement, long-term growth, and creating a supportive environment for its workforce.
Work Environment
This position is based in a manufacturing warehouse environment on a first shift schedule, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. You will work around production areas, storage racks, and shipping/receiving docks, regularly handling materials and operating pallet jacks and RF scanners. The role involves standing, walking, lifting up to 50 pounds, and performing repetitive warehouse tasks throughout the day. You will use computers with Microsoft applications and inventory systems as part of your daily work. The environment emphasizes safety, organization, and teamwork while maintaining a steady, full-time daytime schedule.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of La Porte, IN.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $17.00/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
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 La Porte,IN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 4, 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.
