Job Title: Warehouse Associate / Material Handler
Job Description
This Warehouse Associate / Material Handler role supports a busy manufacturing and distribution facility by handling shipping and receiving, inventory control, and material movement throughout the warehouse and production areas. You will operate forklifts and other material handling equipment, use RF scanners and basic computer systems, and ensure materials are accurately stored, picked, and delivered to support production schedules. This position is ideal for someone with forklift experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, safety-focused environment.
Responsibilities
Perform daily shipping and receiving activities, including preparing outgoing shipments and processing incoming materials.
Pick, pack, and stock materials and finished goods according to work orders and inventory requirements.
Move materials throughout the warehouse and production areas using forklifts, pallet jacks, stock pickers, and other material handling equipment.
Load and unload trucks and other incoming and outgoing shipments safely and efficiently.
Operate warehouse equipment such as sit-down and stand-up forklifts, reach trucks, cherry pickers, and order pickers.
Use RF scanners and inventory systems to complete inventory transactions and maintain accurate inventory records.
Verify materials, quantities, and documentation for accuracy before storing or shipping items.
Perform cycle counts and support inventory control activities to ensure stock accuracy.
Use basic computer applications, including Outlook and Excel, as well as shipping and inventory management systems.
Handle shipping processes including parcel and LTL shipments using systems such as UPS WorldShip, FedEx Ship Manager, and related tools when trained.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse and production support area, following 5S and housekeeping standards.
Follow all safety procedures, including proper use of PPE, safe equipment operation, and adherence to facility safety policies.
Identify and report equipment issues, inventory discrepancies, and operational problems promptly to appropriate personnel.
Support production schedules by ensuring materials are staged and delivered to the correct locations on time.
Work closely with warehouse personnel, production teams, supervisors, and logistics staff to keep materials flowing and meet customer demand.
Remain active throughout the shift with frequent standing, walking, bending, lifting, and equipment operation.
Lift up to 50 pounds as needed while performing material handling and warehouse tasks.
Essential Skills
Previous experience in a warehouse or material handling role.
Proven forklift operation experience, including safe operation in a busy warehouse environment.
Basic computer skills, including the ability to use Outlook, Excel, and inventory systems.
Experience with shipping and receiving processes in a warehouse or distribution setting.
Ability to use RF scanners for picking, stocking, and inventory transactions once trained.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and remain physically active throughout the shift.
Strong attention to detail to ensure accurate picking, shipping, and inventory records.
Commitment to safety and adherence to all facility safety procedures and PPE requirements.
Dependable work habits, including reliability, punctuality, and consistent follow-through.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing and warehouse environment.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
3+ years of warehouse experience is preferred.
2+ years of experience operating forklifts and stock pickers is preferred.
Experience using RF scanners and inventory management systems for cycle counting and inventory control.
Knowledge of UPS WorldShip, FedEx Ship Manager, and LTL shipping processes.
Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment supporting production operations.
Experience with warehouse work such as picking, packing, shipping, receiving, and inventory control.
Familiarity with pallet jacks, reach trucks, stand-up forklifts, and cherry pickers.
Ability to perform data entry accurately in shipping and inventory systems.
Comfort working in a logistics, distribution, or inventory specialist capacity.
Willingness to learn additional shipping systems and logistics processes with on-the-job training.
Why Work Here?
You will join a safety-first team that offers reliable hours, hands-on training, and a clear path to higher-skilled, higher-pay roles. From your first week, you receive training and cross-training that help you build a long-term career rather than just perform a job. The facility provides predictable weekday shifts, advancement opportunities with milestone reviews, and a clean, well-maintained work environment. Effort and initiative are recognized, and you are given the tools and support to grow your skills and progress within a global manufacturing setting.
Work Environment
This role is based in a warehouse and manufacturing facility that supports production operations in a fast-paced environment focused on shipping, receiving, inventory control, material movement, and forklift operation. You will regularly operate forklifts, stock pickers, pallet jacks, and RF scanners, and work with shipping systems such as UPS WorldShip, FedEx Ship Manager, and LTL tools while collaborating closely with production and logistics teams to keep materials flowing. The culture emphasizes safety, teamwork, accountability, and customer service, with expectations that employees remain organized, dependable, and proactive in identifying inventory or operational issues. Continuous improvement, employee development, and internal growth opportunities are strongly supported. Industrial and manufacturing attire is expected, with steel-toe boots highly recommended and required PPE provided based on department and tasks. Safety compliance is a key expectation throughout the facility. The position follows a first-shift schedule, Monday through Friday, from 8:15 AM to 5:00 PM, offering a consistent weekday schedule with weekends generally off. The physical environment involves frequent standing, walking, bending, lifting up to 50 pounds, and operating material handling equipment throughout the day in a warehouse setting.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Warwick, RI.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $21.00/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)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Warwick, RI.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 20, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Warwick,RI.
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.
