Warehouse Associate

Job Title: Warehouse Associate

Job Description

The Warehouse Associate supports production by accurately staging, tracking, and delivering inventory while maintaining a clean, safe, and well-organized warehouse. This role works closely with production, quality, and engineering teams to ensure materials are available when needed and inventory records are consistently accurate in the ERP system.

Responsibilities

• Receive, stage, and deliver inventory to support production work orders in a timely and accurate manner.

• Accurately track all inventory movements using the ERP system (such as Sage or similar), ensuring records are up to date and error free.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment in accordance with company standards and procedures.

• Support inventory transfers between departments, including production, quality control, and engineering, to ensure smooth material flow.

• Participate in daily production meetings to align on priorities, understand material needs, and adjust tasks based on changing requirements.

• Perform cycle counts and inventory audits, investigate discrepancies, and help implement corrective actions.

• Assist with shipping and receiving activities, including processing inbound and outbound shipments and completing required documentation.

• Use barcode scanning and RF equipment to track inventory locations, movements, and transactions.

• Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment, when applicable, to move, load, and unload materials safely and efficiently.

• Pick, pack, and prepare orders for shipment or internal use, ensuring correct quantities and proper labeling.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve inventory issues and support overall production goals.

Essential Skills

• Experience in inventory management, including tracking, labeling, and organizing stock with a high degree of accuracy.

• Proficiency with ERP systems such as Sage or similar platforms for recording and monitoring inventory movements.

• Strong attention to detail to ensure correct quantities, proper documentation, and error-free processing.

• Effective time management and prioritization skills to handle multiple tasks and adapt to shifting production needs.

• Clear and professional communication skills to coordinate with supervisors and cross-functional teams.

• Demonstrated problem-solving ability to identify and resolve inventory discrepancies and shortages.

• Experience with shipping and receiving processes, including inbound and outbound logistics and related documentation.

• Ability to maintain an organized, clean, and compliant warehouse environment.

• Team-oriented mindset with a focus on supporting production goals and collaborating across departments.

• Hands-on experience with order picking, packing, loading, and warehouse inventory activities.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience performing cycle counting and inventory audits, including investigating and resolving discrepancies.

• Familiarity with barcode scanning and RF equipment for tracking inventory and locations.

• Experience operating forklifts and other material handling equipment such as pallet jacks, where applicable.

• Experience in shipping and receiving, including handling documentation and coordinating with carriers.

• Comfort working in a structured warehouse setting with established processes and standards.

Why Work Here?

You will join a small organization with a genuine family feel, where people know each other and support one another’s success. The company encourages team connection through events such as picnics and outings, creating a friendly and inclusive atmosphere. You will have the opportunity to grow your skills and take on additional responsibilities over time, making this a strong fit for someone seeking long-term development and advancement.

Work Environment

The role is based in a well-lit, air-conditioned facility that provides a comfortable and modern warehouse environment. You will work around standard warehouse equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, and barcode/RF scanners, and use an ERP system to manage inventory transactions. The warehouse emphasizes organization, cleanliness, and safety, with clear processes for material handling, shipping, receiving, and inventory control.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Madison, CT.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $21.00/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 Madison,CT.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 18, 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.