Warehouse Specialist

Job Title: Warehouse Specialist
Job Description
The Warehouse Specialist plays a key role in a fast-paced distribution environment, supporting day-to-day warehouse operations. This position focuses on accurate order handling, safe material movement, and consistent quality control to ensure products are prepared and shipped correctly and on time.
Responsibilities

• Load and unload trucks efficiently and safely.
• Pick orders accurately and prepare products through wrapping, packing, labeling, and shipping.
• Clean and maintain the work area to ensure a safe and organized warehouse environment.
• Move waste from the assembly line to dumpsters in a timely and safe manner.
• Operate sit-down and stand-up reach forklifts, using active certification if available.
• Perform quality control checks to ensure no damaged product is sent out.
• Package finished products for shipping, including shrink wrapping, boxing, and labeling.
• Stage finished products for loading and prepare them for outbound shipments.
• Load finished products onto trucks according to shipping schedules and instructions.
• Stock inventory in the proper locations to maintain accurate and organized storage.
• Execute assigned special project tasks such as product assembly, kitting, labeling, and packaging.
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure consistent and accurate production and handling.
• Verify SKU, quantity, and component accuracy against project documentation or Bill of Materials (BOM).
• Identify and report damaged or incorrect materials to the Warehouse Supervisor promptly.
• Assist with quality control checks to ensure finished products meet project specifications.
• Accurately follow instructions for day-to-day warehouse operations.
• Consistently meet deadlines and manage time effectively in a fast-paced setting.
• Multi-task throughout the day while maintaining attention to detail.
• Troubleshoot basic operational issues and determine when and to whom issues should be escalated.
• Communicate clearly with team members and supervisors to support smooth warehouse operations.

Essential Skills

• Ability to accurately follow instructions for daily warehouse operations.
• Strong time management skills with the ability to consistently meet deadlines and time restraints.
• Capability to multi-task throughout the day while maintaining accuracy and efficiency.
• Basic troubleshooting skills to identify problems and escalate issues appropriately.
• Strong communication skills for effective interaction with team members and supervisors.
• Excellent work ethic with a reliable and responsible approach to assigned tasks.
• Career-oriented, self-starter attitude with the ability to work proactively.
• At least one year of previous warehouse or stockroom experience.
• Ability to operate sit-down and stand-up reach forklifts; active forklift certification is preferred.
• Experience with inventory handling, picking, packing, and material handling.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience using a Warehouse Management System (WMS) is a plus.
• Experience in quality control processes within a warehouse or distribution environment.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven setting.
• Attention to detail when verifying SKUs, quantities, and components against documentation or Bills of Materials (BOM).
• Ability to follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and adapt to established workflows.
• Experience with product assembly, kitting, labeling, and packaging for special projects.

Why Work Here?
You will join a close-knit warehouse team that values reliability, strong work ethic, and professional growth. Team members are recognized for consistent attendance with a perfect attendance bonus, and there are unique opportunities to connect with colleagues through an all-expenses-paid annual holiday celebration at the company's Beaverton, OR location. The environment encourages career-oriented individuals to develop their skills and contribute to a collaborative, supportive culture.
Work Environment
This role is based in a small warehouse setting with a team of approximately six employees, fostering a collaborative and supportive atmosphere. The environment is fast-paced and hands-on, involving regular use of material handling equipment such as sit-down and stand-up reach forklifts. Work is primarily performed on the warehouse floor, focusing on inventory handling, picking, packing, and shipping activities, with an emphasis on maintaining a clean and organized workspace.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Phoenix, AZ.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $24.00/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 Phoenix,AZ.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 28, 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):
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