Warehouse Associate

Job Title: Warehouse Associate

Job Description

This role supports a high-performance production team in Huntsville, AL by safely moving materials throughout an industrial facility, assisting machine operators, and performing a variety of manufacturing and warehouse support tasks. The position is critical to maintaining efficient production operations in a specialty materials environment that serves industries such as aerospace and advanced manufacturing. Candidates should be dependable, safety-focused, and comfortable working around heavy machinery and metal materials, with prior forklift experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate sit-down forklifts to transport raw materials, work-in-process inventory, and finished products throughout the facility.

• Move products and materials between departments to support production schedules, workflow, and on-time manufacturing output.

• Perform fire watch duties during maintenance, welding, or other hot work activities while strictly following all safety procedures.

• Assist machine operators with loading, unloading, staging, and handling materials to keep production lines running smoothly.

• Load and unload trucks, pallets, and containers using forklifts and manual material handling techniques as needed.

• Perform order picking and material handling tasks to ensure the right materials are delivered to the right locations at the right time.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area by following housekeeping standards and promptly addressing hazards.

• Conduct basic visual inspections of materials and equipment to help ensure quality and safety standards are consistently met.

• Follow all company policies, safety guidelines, and operational procedures, including proper use of personal protective equipment.

• Support other manufacturing, warehouse, and general labor functions as assigned, including lifting, carrying, and moving materials.

• Collaborate with team members and communicate effectively to coordinate material flow and respond to changing production needs.

• Demonstrate dependable attendance and a strong work ethic while contributing positively to a team-oriented environment.

Essential Skills

• Previous forklift operating experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or warehouse environment; certification preferred.

• Proven ability to work safely in an industrial or manufacturing setting around machinery, cranes, and production equipment.

• Experience in production, warehouse, material handling, or manufacturing support roles preferred.

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly and perform physical tasks such as standing, walking, bending, and carrying throughout the shift.

• Strong teamwork skills with the ability to communicate clearly with supervisors, machine operators, and fellow team members.

• Demonstrated reliability, including consistent attendance and adherence to work schedules.

• Safety-conscious mindset with a commitment to following established procedures and using required protective equipment.

• Willingness to perform a variety of duties and adapt to changing business and production needs.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and remain focused under time-sensitive conditions.

Additional Skills & QualificOur Clientons

• Formal forklift certification is preferred and may enhance readiness for the role.

• Comfort working around heavy machinery, cranes, and metal materials in a high-volume production facility.

• Experience with sit-down forklifts, loading, unloading, picking, and general material handling tasks.

• Strong work ethic, dependability, and a positive attitude toward teamwork and continuous improvement.

• Flexibility to assist in different areas of the plant as production priorities shift.

Why Work Here?

Employees have access to a range of benefits designed to support their well-being and long-term growth, including eligibility for a 401(k) program with a company contribution, generous paid time off, and multiple paid holidays with facility shutdowns on holidays. Team members can take advantage of onsite healthcare support through an on-site nurse, as well as free counseling services for themselves and their families. The organization invests in employee safety and comfort, including boot vouchers for high-quality safety footwear, and offers a structured path from contract to potential full-time employment. The culture emphasizes safety, teamwork, and operational excellence, providing opportunities to build skills and grow within a stable, advanced manufacturing environment.

Work Environment

This position is based in a fast-paced industrial manufacturing facility that produces advanced specialty metal materials and components used in demanding applications. Employees work around heavy machinery, cranes, forklifts, and metal products while supporting production operations through material movement, machine assistance, and fire watch activities during hot work. The environment requires strict adherence to safety practices and the use of personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, hard hats, steel-toed boots, hearing protection, and other PPE as needed. Work is performed on-site across structured shifts, with day and night schedules available, and involves extended periods of standing, walking, and performing physical tasks. The facility prioritizes safety, teamwork, and operational excellence, fostering a collaborative atmosphere where employees support one another to meet production goals.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Huntsville, AL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.61 - $21.86/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 Huntsville,AL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 16, 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):

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.