Warehouse Associate

Job Title: Warehouse Associate

Job Description

The Warehouse Associate maintains accurate inventory records, supports cycle counts, and ensures proper material movement and storage within the warehouse and production areas. This role focuses on inventory accuracy, organization, and adherence to standard work practices while supporting daily warehouse and production requirements.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate inventory records through regular cycle counts and inventory audits.

• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies and variances in a timely and thorough manner.

• Receive, inspect, and verify incoming materials against packing slips and purchase orders.

• Ensure all materials are properly labeled, stored, and placed in correct inventory locations.

• Perform material transactions accurately and promptly in the inventory management or ERP system.

• Stage and issue materials to production as required to support daily manufacturing needs.

• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized warehouse in accordance with 5S standards.

• Use shipping and receiving processes to handle incoming and outgoing materials efficiently.

• Operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment safely once certified.

• Use RF scanners or similar devices to track, update, and confirm inventory movements.

Essential Skills

• At least 1 year of experience in a warehouse, inventory control, or manufacturing environment.

• Hands-on experience with inventory activities such as cycle counts, audits, and discrepancy resolution.

• Practical knowledge of shipping and receiving processes.

• Ability to operate or learn to operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment; forklift certification or willingness to obtain certification.

• Experience using RF scanners or similar barcode scanning devices.

• Experience with inventory management or ERP systems for material transactions.

• High school diploma or GED.

• Basic math skills to perform counts, reconciliations, and simple calculations.

• Basic data entry skills to update inventory records accurately.

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical warehouse tasks such as lifting, carrying, and standing for extended periods.

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately and consistently.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to inventory accuracy.

• Ability to maintain organization and cleanliness in accordance with 5S standards.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience in a warehouse environment adjacent to production or assembly areas.

• Familiarity with standard work practices in manufacturing or distribution settings.

• Comfort working with technology such as RF scanners, computers, and ERP systems.

• Strong problem-solving skills to identify root causes of inventory discrepancies.

• Effective communication skills to coordinate with production, shipping, and receiving teams.

• Reliability and punctuality in supporting daily warehouse and production needs.

Why Work Here?

You will work in a brand new facility that supports modern warehouse and production operations, offering a clean, organized, and safety-focused environment. The role provides the opportunity to build and strengthen your skills in inventory control, material handling, and ERP systems, with support for obtaining certifications such as forklift operation. You will be part of a team that values accuracy, organization, and continuous improvement, giving you the chance to contribute directly to efficient operations and grow your career in warehousing and manufacturing.

Work Environment

This position is based in a warehouse environment located next to an assembly area within a brand new facility. You will work around inventory storage, material staging areas, and production support zones, using equipment such as forklifts, RF scanners, and computers with inventory or ERP systems. The role involves regular physical activity, including lifting up to 50 lbs, standing, walking, and moving materials throughout the warehouse and production areas. The facility emphasizes cleanliness and organization, following 5S standards to maintain a safe and orderly workspace.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Stafford, VA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $39520.00 - $41600.00/yr.

health insurance, 401k plan, vacation days, paid holidays and sick leave.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Stafford,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 31, 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.