Warehouse Associate

Job Title: 1st Shift Warehouse Associate

Job Description

This role supports the full lifecycle of materials within a climate-controlled warehouse, including receipt, inspection, storage, inventory control, packaging, and shipment of goods and equipment. The warehouse associate helps ensure that all departments have an adequate and accurate supply of materials to support manufacturing, service, product testing, and other operational activities.

Responsibilities

• Receive incoming shipments of materials, equipment, and packages, inspect them, and verify that quantities and quality meet order specifications.

• Confirm the accuracy of shipment documentation, record required information, and sign off in accordance with company procedures.

• Properly move, store, or disposition materials following established company procedures and in coordination with other departments.

• Update inventory control documents and the ERP system to accurately reflect material receipts, movements, and shipments.

• Deliver products and materials to the correct facility, inventory location, or designated departmental personnel.

• Manage in-house inventory levels for GMP and non-GMP materials and supplies to support production demands and schedules while maintaining safety stock levels.

• Schedule and prepare outbound shipments by coordinating with other departments and facilities to meet timelines and requirements.

• Label, package, and store all incoming and outgoing materials according to product requirements and company procedures.

• Use material handling equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, and RF scanners to safely and efficiently move and track inventory.

• Assist in developing, improving, and maintaining policies, procedures, and material control systems for shipping, receiving, inventory control, and logistics functions.

• Support general warehouse operations including order picking, packaging, and warehouse inventory activities as needed.

• Follow all safety guidelines and maintain a clean, organized, and compliant warehouse environment.

Essential Skills

• 2+ years of experience in warehouse, inventory, or shipping and receiving operations.

• Hands-on experience in receiving and warehouse operations, inventory control, and/or materials management.

• Proficiency with shipping and receiving processes, including verification of quantities and quality against purchase orders.

• Ability to use RF scanners for inventory tracking and order processing.

• Skill in operating material handling equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks.

• Experience with order picking, packaging, and warehouse inventory management.

• Ability to update and maintain inventory control documents and work within an ERP or similar inventory management system.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in handling inventory records and shipment documentation.

• Capability to follow established procedures and work collaboratively with multiple departments.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience managing inventory for both GMP and non-GMP materials and supplies.

• Familiarity with safety stock concepts and supporting production schedules through effective material planning.

• Comfort working with logistics activities such as scheduling and coordinating shipments with internal teams and external facilities.

• Interest in contributing to the continuous improvement of warehouse, shipping, receiving, and logistics policies and procedures.

Why Work Here?

You will join a team-focused environment where your contributions directly support production, service, and product quality. The role offers stable daytime hours with a flexible start window, allowing you to align work with your personal schedule. You will work in a clean, climate-controlled facility and have opportunities to build your skills in inventory control, logistics, and material handling while contributing to ongoing process improvements.

Work Environment

This position is based in a climate-controlled warehouse and office environment designed for comfort and consistency throughout the year. The role follows a 1st shift schedule, Monday through Thursday for 9 hours per day and Friday for 4 hours, with a flexible start time between 5:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m.; the end time is determined by the chosen start time. Overtime is likely and may be needed to support operational demands. You will regularly use warehouse technologies and equipment such as RF scanners, forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling tools. The environment emphasizes safety, organization, and adherence to established procedures, with appropriate work attire suitable for warehouse operation

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Madison, WI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $25.00/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 Madison,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 25, 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.