Warehouse Lead

Job Title: Warehouse Lead Job Description

The Warehouse Operations Coordinator plays a crucial role in supporting the Logistics Manager by ensuring efficient day-to-day warehouse operations. Responsibilities include inventory control, order processing, warehouse system administration, returns management, reporting, and cross-functional coordination. The Coordinator acts as a key liaison between various teams such as Warehouse, Sales, Customer Service, Purchasing, and Scheduling to ensure accurate inventory management and timely order fulfillment.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory transactions, cycle counts, inventory adjustments, and physical inventories.

• Support ERP/WMS systems (Macola, WiSys) and maintain accurate warehouse data.

• Coordinate shipping, receiving, order fulfillment, and returns (RMA) processes.

• Generate and analyze inventory and operational reports using Excel and warehouse systems.

• Serve as a primary point of contact for inventory, product availability, and shipping inquiries.

• Purchase and maintain warehouse supplies to support daily operations.

• Support warehouse safety initiatives, training records, and OSHA compliance efforts.

• Provide backup support for critical warehouse functions and participate in process improvement initiatives.

Essential Skills

• Inventory, logistics support, and distribution management experience.

• Cycle counts and ERP system expertise.

• Forklift operation experience required.

• 3+ years of warehouse, logistics, inventory control, or distribution experience.

• Experience with ERP/WMS systems, specifically Macola and WiSys preferred.

• Strong Microsoft Excel, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication skills and ability to work across multiple departments.

• Manufacturing or distribution environment experience preferred.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Data Analysis & Problem Solving

• Cross-Functional Communication

• Time Management & Multitasking

• Attention to Detail

• Manufacturing / Distribution Experience

Why Work Here?

Enjoy working in a small, family-feel company that offers a supportive and collaborative work environment. Benefit from comprehensive health insurance and a 401K plan, ensuring both your well-being and future financial security.

Work Environment

Work primarily on the manufacturing floor Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM. This role requires prolonged standing in a moderate-noise environment with frequent walking, bending, and reaching, and occasional climbing. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and work comfortably in varying temperatures and a fast-paced environment. Safely operate around forklifts, warehouse equipment, and moving machinery.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Norwich, CT.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $24.00/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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Norwich, CT.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 23, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Norwich,CT.

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.