Stockroom Associate

Job Title: Stockroom Associate

Job Description

The Stockroom Associate supports production by manually packing containers of finished goods into boxes, preparing products for shipment or storage, and assisting with basic inspection and lubrication of packaging equipment. This role requires comfort with repeated lifting of 30–40 pounds, attention to cleanliness and organization, and a strong focus on safety and sanitation in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Manually pack containers of finished goods into boxes in a safe, accurate, and efficient manner.

• Lift, move, and handle materials weighing approximately 30–40 pounds throughout the shift.

• Assist with basic inspection of packaging equipment to help identify visible issues or irregularities.

• Support lubrication and simple upkeep of packaging equipment as directed by production staff or maintenance.

• Prepare finished products for shipment or storage, including labeling, stacking, and staging boxes or pallets.

• Perform general housekeeping and sanitation duties in the stockroom and production areas to maintain a clean and organized workspace.

• Follow inventory and material handling procedures to ensure products and supplies are stored and rotated correctly.

• Support shipping and receiving activities as needed, including loading or unloading containers and organizing incoming and outgoing materials.

• Work inside truck containers as required, adapting to varying temperatures that may be hot or cold depending on the weather.

• Adhere strictly to all safety rules, personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements, and facility policies at all times.

Essential Skills

• Ability to repeatedly lift and handle 30–40 pounds safely.

• Experience with inventory, material handling, or warehouse operations.

• Experience in packaging, production, or manufacturing environments.

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

• Strong attention to detail when packing, labeling, and preparing products for shipment or storage.

• Willingness to perform housekeeping and sanitation tasks as part of daily duties.

• Reliability and punctuality in a shift-based production setting.

• Comfort working in environments that may have strong odors, such as pet food production.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous manufacturing experience (preferred).

• Experience as a Packaging Operator, Production Worker, Production Operator, Assembly Technician, or similar role.

• Experience in shipping, receiving, and inventory control is a plus.

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a fast-paced production environment.

• Strong safety mindset and willingness to wear and maintain required PPE at all times.

Why Work Here?

The company emphasizes a strong safety culture and fosters a welcoming, family-like environment where people treat each other with respect. Team members enjoy working with colleagues who support one another and collaborate well. This is a temp-to-perm opportunity with real potential for growth, as the organization is investing in multiple capital projects, adding new production lines, and creating future opportunities for expanded roles, including leadership and supervisory positions.

Work Environment

This role is based in a manufacturing facility that produces dog food, so the environment can have strong odors. You will work in and around truck containers, where temperatures can be very hot or very cold depending on outdoor conditions. The position requires the use of personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, hair net, ear plugs, and safety shoes, as well as facility-issued uniforms and bump caps. Jeans or durable work pants are appropriate; tight-fitting clothing such as yoga pants is not permitted. No jewelry of any kind is allowed, and artificial eyelashes, artificial nails, and nail polish are not permitted; if nail polish is worn, gloves must be used in accordance with site rules. The facility maintains strict safety and sanitation standards, and all team members are expected to follow these guidelines consistently.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lebanon, TN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/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 Lebanon,TN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 5, 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.