Warehouse Worker

Job Title: Warehouse Worker Job Description

This role focuses on supporting shipping and material handling operations within a busy warehouse environment. You will help keep products moving by unloading and loading trucks, handling equipment and materials, and preparing items for shipment through palletizing, wrapping, and strapping. The position involves heavy lifting and a variety of general warehouse duties that contribute to efficient and accurate order fulfillment.

Responsibilities

• Unload and load trucks safely and efficiently to support daily shipping and receiving activities.

• Handle materials and equipment, including pulling equipment and product from containers as directed.

• Palletize product in an organized and secure manner to ensure safe storage and transport.

• Wrap and strap products on pallets to prepare them for shipment and prevent damage in transit.

• Operate warehouse equipment, such as forklifts, in accordance with safety procedures and training (where applicable).

• Perform general warehouse duties, including staging, organizing, and moving inventory as needed.

• Lift and move heavy items, including loads of 50 pounds or more, throughout the shift.

• Follow written and verbal instructions carefully to complete tasks accurately and on time.

• Maintain strong attention to detail to ensure correct product handling, labeling, and placement.

• Demonstrate reliable attendance and punctuality to support consistent warehouse operations.

• Adhere to all safety guidelines and housekeeping standards to keep the work area clean and safe.

• Participate in cross-training opportunities to learn additional warehouse functions and support team flexibility.

Essential Skills

• 6 months to 1 year of experience working in a warehouse or general labor environment.

• Ability to lift 50 pounds or more repeatedly throughout the workday.

• Experience with palletizing products in a warehouse setting.

• Experience with wrapping and strapping products for shipment.

• Basic warehouse skills, including material handling, loading, and packaging.

• Ability to operate or learn to operate warehouse equipment, such as forklifts, following proper training.

• Strong attention to detail when handling, organizing, and preparing products.

• Ability to follow instructions accurately, both written and verbal.

• Consistent and reliable attendance and punctuality.

• Willingness to complete a drug test as part of the hiring process.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience in shipping, receiving, or general warehouse operations.

• Comfort working in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment.

• Willingness to be cross-trained in multiple warehouse functions.

• Strong work ethic and ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

Why Work Here?

You join a team that values cross-training, giving you the opportunity to learn new skills and expand your capabilities across different warehouse functions. The role offers a clear path from contract to hire, providing stability and the potential for long-term employment. You work in an environment that supports you with breaks and hydration during demanding conditions and encourages reliability, teamwork, and continuous skill development.

Work Environment

This is a full-time, onsite warehouse role with a schedule of 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The work involves frequent heavy lifting and physical activity throughout the shift. The facility is an open warehouse, so temperatures inside reflect outdoor conditions, and it can become hot when the weather is warm. To support employees, breaks are provided along with water and sports drinks such as Gatorade during very hot periods. You will work around warehouse equipment and may begin working on a forklift from day one, following appropriate training and safety guidelines. The environment is hands-on, active, and focused on safe, efficient movement of products.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of San Diego, CA.

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 San Diego,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 28, 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.