Warehouse Worker

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Warehouse Worker Job Description

The Warehouse Worker receives, stores, and issues materials, equipment, and other items within a stockroom, warehouse, or storage yard. This role focuses on accurate inventory handling, safe material movement, and maintaining an organized, compliant storage environment in a high-impact operation that supports life-saving prescription shipments.

• Receive incoming stock items, count quantities accurately, and record data either manually or using computer systems.
• Pack and unpack items to be stocked on shelves in stockrooms, warehouses, or storage yards, ensuring items are handled carefully and efficiently.
• Verify inventory computations by comparing system records to physical counts of stock, and investigate discrepancies or adjust errors as needed.
• Store items in an orderly and accessible manner in warehouses, tool rooms, supply rooms, or other designated areas to support efficient retrieval.
• Mark stock items using identification tags, stamps, electric marking tools, RF scanners, or other labeling equipment to ensure clear and accurate identification.
• Clean and maintain supplies, tools, equipment, and storage areas to ensure compliance with safety regulations and support a safe working environment.
• Keep detailed records on the use and damage of stock or stock handling equipment, reporting issues promptly and accurately.
• Examine and inspect stock items for wear, defects, or damage, and report any concerns to supervisors for appropriate action.
• Provide assistance, guidance, or direction to other stockroom, warehouse, or storage yard workers to support team productivity and accuracy.
• Determine proper storage methods, identification, and stock locations based on turnover rates, environmental factors, and physical capabilities of the facility.
• Perform picking, packing, material handling, and order picking tasks using RF scanners and other warehouse tools to fulfill orders accurately and on time.
• Work with a strong sense of urgency and purpose to ensure prescriptions and other critical items are processed and shipped on time.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills to follow instructions, document inventory, and coordinate with team members.
• Analytical and problem-solving ability to identify inventory discrepancies, investigate issues, and implement corrective actions.
• Ability to work effectively as a team player while maintaining a high level of attention to detail in all tasks.
• Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies that support effective security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
• Willingness to work a flexible shift, including the schedule of Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 3:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.
• Ability to stand for at least 8 hours with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to perform tasks that include pushing, pulling, grasping, and lifting with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to carry up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Education: High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience: 5–7 years of relevant warehouse, stockroom, or material handling experience required.

• Comfort using RF scanners and other electronic inventory tools for picking, packing, and inventory management.
• Experience with order picking, packing, and material handling in a warehouse or distribution environment.
• Familiarity with safety regulations and best practices in a warehouse or stockroom setting.
• Ability to maintain organization and accuracy in a fast-paced, high-volume operation.
• Capability to adapt to different departments and tasks, including manual opening of items, filling containers, checking orders, and placing orders.

This operation plays a critical role in shipping millions of life-saving prescriptions across the United States, offering employees the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on people’s lives every day. The culture emphasizes purpose, urgency, and accountability, recognizing the importance of getting prescriptions out on time. Team members work in a laid-back, casual environment that still maintains high standards of performance and safety, with the flexibility to listen to music while working and a strong focus on supporting a clean, organized, and climate-controlled facility.

The facility is climate controlled and clean, providing a comfortable and orderly work setting. The shift for this role runs Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 3:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. The environment is casual, and employees may have one earbud in to listen to music while they work. Phones may be carried in pockets but must not be used on the floor during work activities. The dress code allows jeans, khakis, dress pants, capri pants (no shorter than mid-calf), scrubs, t-shirts, polo shirts, sneakers, closed-toe shoes, leggings, sweatpants, spandex pants, jackets, hoodies, and sweaters without pockets. Sleeveless shirts, shorts, scarves or dangling jewelry, jackets, hoodies, or sweaters with pockets, clothing with inappropriate words or graphics, hats or head coverings, ripped clothing or clothing showing skin, exposed midriffs, and pajama pants are not permitted. Work is organized across several departments where specialists may manually open items, fill containers, check orders, and place orders, all within a structured process designed for accuracy and safety. A video overview of the work environment is available for candidates to review on YouTube at

This is a Contract position based out of Mechanicsville, VA.

The pay range for this position is $15.00 - $15.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Mechanicsville,VA.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 26, 2026.

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.

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 meet 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 in solving 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.

Company Description

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 meet 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 in solving 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.