Warehouse Worker/Saw Operator

Job Description

Job Description Job Title: Warehouse Worker / Saw Operator
Job Description

This role combines general warehouse duties with primary responsibility for operating a saw to cut customer orders to size. You will support daily material handling activities, learn to operate a sit-down forklift and saw equipment, and help maintain accurate inventory using SAP and RF scanners in a clean, organized, and relaxed warehouse environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate the saw to cut plastic materials to precise customer specifications and order requirements.
• Perform general warehouse duties, including loading, unloading, and organizing materials.
• Operate a sit-down forklift safely to move, stage, and store materials throughout the warehouse.
• Use RF scanners to track, pick, and manage inventory accurately.
• Assist with receiving, labeling, and putting away incoming materials from manufacturers.
• Prepare and package customer orders for shipment to a variety of commercial clients.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in the warehouse.
• Follow all safety procedures and equipment operation guidelines while handling materials and machinery.
• Collaborate with a small warehouse team to meet daily production and shipping goals.
• Learn and apply SAP processes to manage inventory and update order information.

Essential Skills

• Willingness to learn new skills, including saw operation, forklift operation, SAP, and RF scanners.
• Dependable work habits, including consistent attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to perform general labor and material handling tasks in a warehouse environment.
• Basic proficiency using RF scanners for inventory management or readiness to be trained.
• Ability to operate or learn to operate a sit-down forklift safely.
• Capability to follow instructions and work both independently and as part of a small team.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with forklift operation in a warehouse setting is an advantage.
• Prior exposure to saw operation or cutting materials to size is helpful.
• Familiarity with SAP or other inventory management systems is a plus.
• Previous experience using RF scanners for picking and inventory control is beneficial.
• Comfort working with plastic materials and handling various sizes and weights of products.

Why Work Here?

You will join a small, close-knit team in a relaxed and supportive environment where you can learn new skills and grow your capabilities. The warehouse is clean, organized, and focused on efficiency, giving you a comfortable and structured place to work each day. You will gain hands-on experience with modern inventory tools and equipment while contributing to products that serve a wide range of well-known commercial customers. This setting offers the stability of an established operation combined with the friendly atmosphere of a smaller site.

Work Environment

The role is based in a clean, organized warehouse that houses and distributes plastic materials from manufacturers. You will work as part of a small team in a relaxed atmosphere, using equipment such as a sit-down forklift, saws for cutting materials, RF scanners, and SAP-based inventory systems. The facility focuses on handling and processing plastics rather than heavy machine shop work, providing a more streamlined and orderly environment. The work involves typical warehouse hours and physical activity, including standing, walking, and moving materials throughout the shift, in a setting designed to support safe and efficient operations.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Ashland, VA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $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 Ashland,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 30, 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.

Company Description 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 meet 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 in solving 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.

Company Description

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 meet 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 in solving 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.