Warehouse Associate

Job Title: Warehouse Associate / Material Handler

Job Description

This role supports a high-volume manufacturing operation that produces small metal parts for automotive vehicles using large stamping presses, small machine welding stations, and production lines. The warehouse associate / material handler moves materials throughout the facility, supports production goals, and performs quality checks while working in a fast-paced, climate-controlled environment. This position requires a flexible, "no job is too small" mindset, strong work ethic, and comfort with repetitive manual labor and standing for extended periods.

Schedule: 6:30PM-3:15AM (Can extend to 5:15 AM)

Starting Pay: $16.54

Responsibilities

• Move materials, parts, and totes throughout the facility to support stamping, welding, and production departments.
• Use carts or pallet jacks to transport units safely and efficiently between work areas and storage locations.
• Handle and organize materials by transporting parts between different totes to maintain clear and accurate organization.
• Lift and carry materials averaging up to 50 lbs and 30+ lbs repeatedly, including lifting items overhead as needed.
• Move at least 1,000 totes per day in a repetitive, non-stationary role that requires continuous movement.
• Perform order picking, shipping and receiving tasks, loading and unloading materials, and general warehouse labor as needed.
• Conduct quality checks on parts and materials to ensure they meet required standards before moving to the next process.
• Support inventory control and warehouse inventory activities by keeping accurate counts and maintaining orderly storage areas.
• Follow all work instructions carefully and complete all required paperwork and documentation related to daily tasks.
• Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors to coordinate material flow and meet production goals.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area and follow all safety procedures when operating equipment and handling materials.
• Adapt to changing production priorities and take on different duties as needed while maintaining a "no job is too small" mentality.
• Work collaboratively with a team while managing an individual station, ensuring consistent material supply to production lines.

Essential Skills

• Ability to stand on feet for 8–10+ hours per day in a fast-paced production or warehouse environment.
• Ability to lift 30+ lbs repeatedly and handle materials averaging up to 50 lbs, including lifting overhead when required.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment with repetitive manual labor.
• Experience in a production facility or warehouse setting, preferably in materials handling or general labor roles.
• Ability to use carts or pallet jacks to transport units and materials safely throughout the facility.
• Strong attendance and reliability, including consistently showing up on time for scheduled shifts.
• Comfort with manual labor and repetitive, non-stationary tasks throughout the shift.
• Ability to interpret and understand written work instructions accurately.
• Ability to complete all necessary paperwork and documentation related to the position with attention to detail.
• Effective communication and basic organization skills to coordinate material movement and workflow with the team.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience as a material handler, warehouse associate, or similar role in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
• Experience in materials handling, order picking, shipping and receiving, loading, unloading, palletizing, and warehouse inventory activities.
• Experience conducting basic quality checks on parts or materials in a production setting.
• Ability to work well within a team environment while managing individual responsibilities at a designated station.
• Strong work ethic and a "no job is too small" mindset, with willingness to assist in different areas based on production goals.
• Comfort working with large stamping presses, small machine welding stations, and production lines in a manufacturing facility.

Why Work Here?

The organization offers a supportive, family-oriented culture that recognizes special occasions and values each team member. Team members benefit from a stable schedule with no rotating shifts, along with a night shift differential and opportunities for frequent pay increases during the first 90 days. Attendance incentives reward reliability with additional hourly earnings for perfect weekly attendance. Leadership focuses on continuous improvement of the workplace and genuinely cares about creating a positive environment where people can grow. There are clear opportunities to advance into lead or supervisor roles, and on-site food truck visits for both day and night shifts occasionally provide added convenience and variety.

Work Environment

The role is based in a climate-controlled manufacturing and warehouse environment that produces small metal parts using stamping presses, welding stations, and production lines. The facility includes fans throughout to help keep the workspace comfortable. Team members stand on their feet for 8–10 hour shifts and perform continuous, non-stationary manual labor, including lifting and moving materials and totes. Work is performed at an individual station within a team-based setting, so employees have their own area but are never fully working alone. The environment is fast-paced and production-driven, with frequent use of carts and pallet jacks to move materials safely around the facility. Dress is typical for a manufacturing and warehouse setting, emphasizing safety and practicality.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of San Antonio, TX.

The pay range for this position is $15.00 - $16.54/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)

This is a fully onsite position in San Antonio,TX.

This position is anticipated to close on May 31, 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.