Job Title: Warehouse Worker Job Description
This role is a general laborer and material handler position within a manufacturing and warehouse environment. You will support production operations by moving materials between floors, ensuring that both production and warehouse areas have the supplies they need. The work is repetitive and physically demanding, requiring frequent lifting, bending, and walking up and down stairs while following clear instructions from leadership.
Responsibilities
Gather materials from the third floor and transport them to the first floor via stairs to ensure production has adequate supplies.
Move materials from the warehouse area to appropriate locations so all departments have what they need to operate efficiently.
Carry and lift boxes and materials weighing up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
Follow directions from supervisors regarding which materials to retrieve, where to deliver them, and in what quantities.
Perform repetitive material handling tasks while maintaining focus on safety and accuracy.
Load and unload materials in the warehouse portion of the manufacturing plant.
Use pallet jacks to move pallets and materials throughout the facility.
Operate a forklift once trained, to assist with loading, unloading, and material movement.
Pick and pack orders and materials as needed to support production and warehouse operations.
Use RF scanners for inventory, order picking, and tracking materials when required.
Assist with labeling boxes and maintaining accurate warehouse inventory records.
Support basic packaging and production-related material handling tasks.
Help keep work areas clean and organized by performing general cleaning duties in the warehouse.
Work reliably during scheduled hours and communicate promptly about any attendance issues.
Adhere to all safety guidelines and procedures while working in a busy manufacturing and warehouse environment.
Essential Skills
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly and perform frequent bending, walking, and stair climbing.
Comfort working in a physically demanding, repetitive role involving material handling and general labor.
Ability to take direction well and follow instructions accurately from supervisors.
Self-motivated attitude with the ability to stay productive without constant supervision.
Strong punctuality and reliability, with a consistent record of showing up on time.
Willingness to work in a warehouse and manufacturing environment that can be loud and somewhat dirty.
Basic familiarity with warehouse settings, including lifting boxes and handling materials.
Ability to work the scheduled shift from 6:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience with forklifts is welcomed but not required; training will be provided if needed.
Experience using pallet jacks for moving pallets and materials is beneficial.
Background in packing, picking, and order picking in a warehouse or production environment is an asset.
Experience with RF scanners for inventory and order management is helpful.
Knowledge of general warehouse inventory practices, including labeling and tracking stock.
Previous experience in materials handling, loading, and unloading in a warehouse environment is a plus.
Comfort with cleaning and maintaining a tidy work area in a busy warehouse.
No direct material handling experience is required; candidates who are physically able and willing to learn are encouraged to apply.
Why Work Here?
You will join a supportive team that values reliability, teamwork, and a strong work ethic. The position offers a clear pathway from contract to potential hire, providing stability and the opportunity to grow within a busy manufacturing and warehouse setting. You will receive on-the-job training, including the chance to learn equipment such as pallet jacks and forklifts, while working alongside a great onsite team that focuses on collaboration and mutual support.
Work Environment
The role is based in a manufacturing and warehouse facility that produces catalytic motors. The environment can be loud and somewhat dirty due to ongoing production activities, and you will spend much of your time moving between the third and first floors via stairs. You will work around typical warehouse equipment such as pallet jacks, forklifts, RF scanners, and various packaging and material handling tools. The scheduled hours are from 6:00 AM to 3:00 PM, and you will be expected to remain on your feet for most of the shift while lifting, carrying, and organizing materials in an active, fast-paced setting.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of New Bedford, MA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/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 New Bedford, MA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 25, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in New Bedford,MA.
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.
