Job Title: Warehouse Transfer Associate Job Description
The Warehouse Transfer Associate plays a key role in maintaining an organized, efficient, and safe distribution environment by handling high-volume product transfers, order picking, and inventory activities. This role involves continuous heavy lifting, use of warehouse equipment, and careful attention to detail to ensure accurate movement and processing of products within a fast-paced warehouse setting.
Responsibilities
Lift, carry, and move items weighing up to 50 lbs on a continuous basis in a labor-intensive environment.
Use rolling ladders up to 12 feet high to access products stored at various rack levels safely.
Wrap pallets securely to prepare products for transfer, storage, and shipping.
Push heavy flatbeds and fill totes with product to support daily transfer and picking operations.
Walk, stand, bend, and lift for up to 8 hours per shift while maintaining productivity and safety standards.
Read small print and match numbers and words accurately to ensure correct product identification and order accuracy.
Use RF scan guns to perform order picking, inventory checks, and product tracking as part of daily warehouse tasks.
Perform order picking and packing in a fast-paced, high-volume environment while meeting established performance goals.
Operate pallet jacks and work around other material-handling equipment in racking zones safely and efficiently.
Maintain warehouse organization, including keeping aisles, racks, and workstations clean, orderly, and free of hazards.
Safely handle and manage hazardous materials in compliance with company policies and regulatory standards.
Follow written and verbal instructions in English to complete assigned tasks and adhere to safety procedures.
Support inventory accuracy by properly scanning, counting, and recording product movements.
Collaborate with team members and supervisors to meet daily transfer, picking, and shipping objectives.
Wear required steel toe shoes and follow all safety guidelines and procedures at all times.
Perform other warehouse duties as assigned to support overall distribution operations.
Essential Skills
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs continuously in a labor-intensive warehouse environment.
Comfort working on rolling ladders up to 12 feet high.
Ability to walk, stand, bend, and lift for an entire 8-hour shift.
Strong attention to detail with the ability to read small print and accurately match numbers and words.
Experience working in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
Order picking experience using an RF scan gun.
Experience with high-volume operations and heavy lifting.
Basic equipment experience, including pallet jacks and other material-handling tools.
Ability to safely handle and manage hazardous materials in compliance with procedures.
Ability to understand written and verbal instructions in English.
Comfort pushing heavy flatbeds and filling totes with product.
Commitment to safety and adherence to required steel toe footwear.
Desire and ability to transition from temporary to permanent employment when eligible.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
2+ years of order picking experience preferred.
1+ year of retail experience preferred.
1+ year of heavy lifting experience preferred.
Prior experience using RF scanners for inventory and picking.
Experience working in large distribution centers with racking and processing areas.
Familiarity with pallet jacks and wave rider equipment is beneficial.
Ability to thrive in a high-volume, fast-paced environment with multiple priorities.
Why Work Here?
Employees have the opportunity to grow into a permanent role with a family-run organization that values its workforce and offers industry-leading benefits. Once hired on, team members can access comprehensive dental, health, vision, medical, and life insurance coverage, as well as a generous health savings account contribution when participating in the plan. The organization supports long-term financial security through 401(k) matching up to 5% and profit sharing, and promotes work-life balance with paid holidays, vacation, and sick time. The culture emphasizes stability, respect, and a supportive environment where hard work and commitment are recognized and rewarded.
Work Environment
This role is based in a large distribution center featuring extensive racking, processing areas, and desk stations for shipping activities. The facility operates Monday through Friday, typically from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with multiple transfer positions and battery-related roles following these daytime hours. Wave riders and pallet jacks are used throughout the racking zones, and team members work around active material-handling equipment in a busy, fast-paced setting. The environment involves continuous walking, standing, bending, and lifting, along with regular use of RF scan guns and other warehouse tools. Steel toe shoes are required as part of the dress code to ensure safety on the floor. New hires will not begin on Mondays or Fridays, and interviews are conducted prior to starting to confirm fit for the warehouse conditions and expectations.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Eagan, MN.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $18.00/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 Eagan,MN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 12, 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.
