Warehouse Associate

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Warehouse Associate Job Description As a Warehouse Associate, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of our warehouse operations. You will be responsible for managing inbound freight, maintaining inventory integrity, fulfilling outbound orders, and supporting team leadership and execution. Your role will also involve operating warehouse equipment safely and contributing to continuous improvement efforts. Responsibilities Receive inbound freight accurately, ensuring every line and count are correct. Identify and document shortages, overages, and damaged goods before they enter inventory. Stage, label, and put away products correctly to support fill rate and order accuracy. Coordinate inbound activity with purchasing and sales when exceptions arise. Conduct daily cycle counts and contribute to periodic physical inventory efforts. Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies promptly. Flag recurring discrepancy patterns to leadership for root cause review. Pull, stage, and verify outbound orders before they leave the building. Ensure shipping documentation is complete and accurate on every outbound shipment. Coordinate with dispatch and counter teams for time-sensitive or priority orders. Prepare will-call orders before the customer arrives. Set the tone for pace, accuracy standards, and safety expectations for the warehouse crew. Delegate daily tasks clearly and follow up to confirm completion. Support onboarding and on-the-floor training for new warehouse team members. Escalate performance or conduct concerns to the Warehouse Manager promptly. Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and warehouse equipment safely and in compliance with standards. Conduct pre-shift equipment inspections and report maintenance needs. Maintain a clean and organized warehouse floor, addressing hazards and protecting products. Support safety compliance at the team level. Identify inefficiencies, recurring errors, or workflow friction and report them to the Warehouse Manager. Recommend and test process changes to improve accuracy, speed, or team capacity. Cross-train on adjacent functions to increase team flexibility. Essential Skills Proficiency in operating forklifts and pallet jacks. Experience with RF scanners and order picking. Strong inventory management skills. Ability to load and unload efficiently. Additional Skills & Qualifications Capability to surface and implement process improvements. Ability to maintain organized bin locations and resolve inventory discrepancies. Why Work Here? Join a stable organization with over 130 years of industry leadership, offering competitive hourly pay and opportunities for growth. Enjoy comprehensive medical, dental, and life insurance, prescription drug coverage, paid vacation, and personal time. Benefit from a 401(k) with employer match and work in a culture where reliability is noticed, ownership is rewarded, and people come first. Work Environment Work within an electrical distribution warehouse where safety and organization are prioritized, and team collaboration is key. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Petersburg, VA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $22.00/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 Petersburg,VA.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on May 22, 2026. About Aerotek We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry - from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies' construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. 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.