Warehouse Associate - URGENT NEED HIRING IMMEDIATELY - PAY: $24/hr

Job Description

Job Description

Warehouse Associate Job Summary

• Support warehouse operations including inventory management, order fulfillment, shipping, receiving, and material handling.
• Accurately count, inspect, store, and manage food and non-food inventory.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and food-compliant warehouse environment.
• Work in a warehouse setting with occasional outdoor exposure and varying temperature conditions.

Key Responsibilities

• Pick, pack, and fulfill customer orders using RF scanners and warehouse management systems (WMS).
• Scan products and storage locations to ensure inventory accuracy and order fulfillment.
• Load, stack, secure, and shrink-wrap pallets for shipment and customer pickup.
• Perform cycle counts and maintain inventory accuracy above established targets.
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment safely.
• Load and unload inbound and outbound shipments.
• Support shipping, receiving, inventory transfers, and warehouse distribution activities.
• Provide support across multiple warehouse functions as needed.
• Assist with special projects, volunteer events, and peak-volume operations.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of warehouse, cooler, and freezer areas.
• Complete daily sanitation reports, equipment inspections, and operational records.
• Adhere to OSHA regulations, food safety standards, and company safety procedures.
• Assist warehouse leads during high-volume periods and staffing shortages.
• Perform additional warehouse and logistics duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years of warehouse, logistics, distribution, or operations experience.
• Experience using RF scanners, handheld devices, and warehouse management systems.
• Knowledge of inventory control, stock management, and cycle counting processes.
• Ability to operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and warehouse equipment safely.
• Valid forklift or equipment certification/license (where required).
• Flexibility to work overtime, weekends, and extended shifts as needed.
• Working knowledge of OSHA warehouse safety standards.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and collaboration skills.
• Customer-focused mindset with professional stakeholder interaction abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in shipping, receiving, and warehouse distribution operations.
• Previous forklift and material handling equipment experience.
• Familiarity with inventory management software and warehouse technology.
• Experience maintaining sanitation records and equipment inspection documentation.
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on inventory and order accuracy.
• Experience in food distribution, cold storage, or temperature-controlled environments.
• Ability to perform multiple warehouse functions through cross-training.

Work Environment

• Semi-climate-controlled warehouse facility.
• Regular exposure to cooler, freezer, and varying temperature environments.
• Occasional outdoor work during loading and unloading activities.
• Frequent lifting, moving, stacking, and transporting inventory.
• Daily use of forklifts, pallet jacks, RF scanners, and material handling equipment.
• Strong emphasis on workplace safety, sanitation, and food safety compliance.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Experienced warehouse professional with strong inventory and order fulfillment skills.
• Proficient in RF scanning, WMS systems, and material handling equipment.
• Safety-conscious and detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and productivity.
• Comfortable working in temperature-controlled and physically demanding environments.
• Team-oriented individual capable of supporting multiple warehouse functions and operational priorities.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.03 - $24.03/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 position based out of Lorton, VA.

Application Deadline

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

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Lorton,VA.

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.