Warehouse Worker

Job Title: Warehouse Worker Job Description

The warehouse worker receives, stores, and issues materials, equipment, and other items within a stockroom, warehouse, or storage yard. This role focuses on accurate inventory handling, safe material movement, and maintaining a clean, organized storage environment to support efficient operations and timely order fulfillment.

Responsibilities

• Receive incoming stock items, count quantities accurately, and record data manually or using computer systems.

• Pack and unpack items to be stocked on shelves in stockrooms, warehouses, or storage yards.

• Verify inventory records by comparing system data to physical counts of stock and investigate discrepancies or correct errors as needed.

• Store items in an orderly and accessible manner in warehouses, tool rooms, supply rooms, or other designated areas.

• Mark stock items using identification tags, stamps, electric marking tools, RF scanners, or other labeling equipment to ensure clear identification.

• Clean and maintain supplies, tools, equipment, and storage areas to ensure compliance with safety regulations and facility standards.

• Keep accurate records of stock usage, damage, and stock handling equipment to support inventory control and reporting.

• Examine and inspect stock items for wear or defects and promptly report any damage or quality issues to supervisors.

• Provide assistance, guidance, or direction to other stockroom, warehouse, or storage yard workers to support team productivity.

• Determine proper storage methods, identification, and stock locations based on turnover, environmental factors, and facility capabilities.

• Perform inventory, picking, material handling, packing, and order picking activities using RF scanners and other warehouse tools.

• Work in various departments performing tasks such as manually opening items, filling containers, checking orders, and placing orders as assigned.

• Maintain a strong sense of urgency and purpose when handling orders to support timely shipment of critical prescriptions.

Essential Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills to follow instructions, document inventory, and communicate with team members.

• Analytical and problem-solving ability to identify inventory discrepancies and resolve issues efficiently.

• Team-oriented mindset with the ability to collaborate effectively and support a cooperative work environment.

• High attention to detail to ensure accurate counting, labeling, and storage of materials.

• Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies that support effective security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.

• Ability to use inventory tools and technology such as RF scanners and computer-based inventory systems.

• Willingness to work a flexible shift schedule, including various days and start times.

• Ability to stand for at least 8 hours with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Ability to perform physical tasks including pushing, pulling, grasping, and lifting with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Ability to carry up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.

• High school diploma or GED required.

• 5–7 years of relevant warehouse, stockroom, or material handling experience required.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with inventory management, picking, packing, and material handling in a warehouse or distribution environment.

• Familiarity with RF scanner use for picking and inventory tracking.

• Comfort working in multiple departments performing tasks such as opening items, filling containers, checking orders, and placing orders.

• Understanding of safety regulations and best practices in a warehouse setting.

• Ability to maintain organization and cleanliness in work areas.

• Reliability and commitment to meeting deadlines, particularly in environments where timely order fulfillment is critical.

Why Work Here?

This facility plays a vital role in shipping millions of life-saving prescriptions across the United States, offering employees the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on people’s lives every day. The culture emphasizes purpose, responsibility, and a strong sense of urgency, recognizing the importance of getting each prescription out on time. Team members work in a laid-back, casual environment that allows for music through a single earbud while maintaining clear expectations around professionalism and focus. Employees benefit from a climate-controlled, clean facility and the chance to contribute to work that truly matters.

Work Environment

The work takes place in a climate-controlled, clean warehouse facility designed for comfort and efficiency. The environment is casual, with a laid-back atmosphere that allows employees to have one earbud in to listen to music while they work. Phones may be carried in pockets but must not be used on the floor; repeated violations of this policy can result in termination. The dress code permits jeans, khakis or dress pants, capri pants (no shorter than mid-calf), scrubs, t-shirts, polo shirts, sneakers, closed-toe shoes, leggings, sweatpants, spandex pants, and jackets, hoodies, and sweaters without pockets. Clothing must not include inappropriate words or graphics. Sleeveless shirts, shorts, scarves or dangling jewelry, jackets, hoodies, or sweaters with pockets, hats or head coverings, ripped clothing that shows skin, exposed midriffs, and pajama pants are not allowed. Work is performed on flexible shifts, including options such as Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 3:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.; Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 5:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.; and Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 5:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Employees stand for extended periods and perform manual tasks such as opening items, filling containers, checking orders, and placing orders using RF scanners and other warehouse tools. A video overview of the environment is available to help candidates understand the facility layout and daily work activities.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Mechanicsville, VA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $15.00 - $15.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Mechanicsville,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 15, 2026.

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.