Warehouse Worker

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Warehouse Associate Job Description

The Warehouse Associate provides both administrative and operational support in a busy shipping and receiving environment. This role ensures accurate documentation, efficient communication, and smooth day-to-day warehouse operations. You will be responsible for data entry, reporting, coordinating shipments, and maintaining records related to inventory, inbound and outbound freight, and compliance. The position requires a solid understanding of warehouse processes, strong communication skills, and the ability to work effectively with drivers, vendors, and internal teams. Bilingual skills are a plus and help support clear communication across diverse teams.

• Provide administrative support for warehouse shipping and receiving operations, including data entry, documentation, and reporting.
• Issue purchase orders for warehouse and factory consumables, office and breakroom supplies, and general plant needs.
• Follow up with vendors to obtain order confirmations, certificates of analysis (COAs), and digital packing lists/bills of lading.
• Schedule transfers of raw materials from third-party logistics (3PL) providers to ensure timely availability for production.
• Liaise with Accounts Payable to ensure invoicing and receipts are accurate, resolving discrepancies with minimal impact to the business.
• Work with vendors, quality assurance, and accounting teams to manage product returns and credits.
• Collaborate with the Inventory Control Team and Receiving department to assess and support the ongoing needs of the plant.
• Utilize NetSuite to adjust purchase orders and receipts, and to produce schedules and reports that support warehouse operations.
• Perform general warehouse duties, including material handling, picking, packing, and inventory-related tasks.
• Operate a forklift to move, load, and unload materials safely and efficiently.
• Maintain organized records related to inventory, inbound and outbound freight, and compliance requirements.
• Communicate clearly with drivers, vendors, and internal teams to coordinate shipments and resolve issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support overall warehouse efficiency and plant operations.

• Minimum of 1–2 years of experience in a similar warehouse or administrative capacity.
• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for effective interaction with internal teams and external partners.
• Capacity to perform tasks quickly while maintaining accuracy and quality.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite for documentation, reporting, and communication.
• Demonstrated experience using an ERP or ordering system.
• Understanding and working knowledge of accounts payable functions.
• Experience operating a forklift in a warehouse environment.
• Ability to work effectively in a shipping and receiving setting and follow established warehouse processes.

• Experience using NetSuite is strongly preferred.
• Bilingual communication skills are a plus and support collaboration with diverse teams.
• Comfort working with inventory control, receiving, quality assurance, and accounting teams.
• Ability to coordinate with third-party logistics providers for raw material transfers.
• Familiarity with documentation such as order confirmations, COAs, packing lists, and bills of lading.

You will join a collaborative warehouse environment where administrative and operational contributions are valued and supported. The role offers a steady first-shift schedule that supports work-life balance, along with opportunities to build skills in ERP systems, inventory management, and cross-functional coordination. You will work closely with multiple departments, gaining broad exposure to warehouse operations, logistics, and accounting processes while contributing to efficient and reliable plant performance.

This position is based in a warehouse shipping and receiving environment with a mix of administrative office tasks and hands-on warehouse activities, approximately 60% administrative duties and 40% warehouse duties. The role operates on a first shift schedule, typically 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with occasional Saturdays as needed. You will work around inventory storage areas, loading docks, and material handling equipment, including forklifts. The environment requires adherence to safety procedures and efficient coordination with drivers, vendors, and internal teams to support smooth plant operations.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Dulles, VA.

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)

This is a fully onsite position in Dulles,VA.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 1, 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.