Warehouse Associate

Job Title: Warehouse Associate
Job Description
This role focuses on operating sit-down forklifts in a medium-sized distribution center to support daily picking, loading, unloading, and shipping activities. You help ensure that inventory is accurately handled and orders are processed efficiently using material handling equipment and RF scanners.
Responsibilities

• Operate sit-down forklifts and reach trucks safely to move, load, and unload materials and products throughout the warehouse.
• Perform order picking using RF scanners and other warehouse tools to ensure accurate selection of items for shipment.
• Handle shipping and receiving tasks, including preparing orders, staging pallets, and assisting with loading and unloading trucks.
• Use pallet jacks and other material handling equipment to transport inventory within the distribution center.
• Follow established shipping procedures to ensure orders are processed correctly and on time.
• Maintain accurate inventory handling by following warehouse processes and reporting discrepancies or issues.
• Keep work areas clean, organized, and free of hazards to support a safe and efficient operation.
• Collaborate with team members in a small, self-managed group to meet daily productivity and quality goals.
• Adhere to all safety guidelines and operational standards while operating equipment and performing warehouse tasks.

Essential Skills

• Proven ability to operate sit-down forklifts in a warehouse or distribution center environment.
• Experience with material handling tasks, including loading, unloading, and moving pallets.
• Ability to perform shipping procedures and follow established warehouse processes.
• Comfort using RF scanners for picking and inventory-related tasks.
• Capability to use pallet jacks and other basic warehouse equipment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs as part of daily warehouse activities.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure accurate picking, shipping, and inventory handling.
• Reliability in following safety protocols and equipment operation guidelines.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in a warehouse, distribution center, or similar environment.
• Experience in shipping and receiving operations.
• Familiarity with order picking processes and inventory workflows.
• Ability to work independently in a self-managed team setting.
• Good communication skills to coordinate tasks with a small team.

Why Work Here?
You join a laid-back environment with a positive culture where trust and self-management are encouraged. The small team setting allows you to work closely with colleagues, contribute your ideas, and enjoy a supportive atmosphere that values collaboration and personal responsibility.
Work Environment
This position is based in a mid-size distribution center with a Monday through Friday schedule from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. You work as part of a small, self-managed team using sit-down forklifts, reach trucks, pallet jacks, and RF scanners to handle inventory and shipping tasks. The environment is relaxed yet focused on safety, accuracy, and teamwork.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Edwardsville, KS.
Pay and Benefits
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)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Edwardsville, KS.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 26, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Edwardsville,KS.

About Aerotek

Aerotek\u00AE 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.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
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