Warehouse Associate

Job Title: Warehouse Material Handler / Warehouse Associate Job Description

The Warehouse Material Handler is responsible for safely receiving, storing, and distributing building materials in a busy warehouse environment. This role supports both residential and commercial supply operations, handling concrete products, bricks, lumber, and a wide range of other construction materials. You will perform hands-on, physical work, ensure accurate order fulfillment, and follow established safety and inventory control procedures to keep operations running smoothly.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, and move materials manually and using warehouse equipment, including forklifts, pallets, and push carts.

• Pick and verify customer orders using pick tickets, ensuring that order numbers and item details match accurately.

• Work with a large product mix of 500+ items scattered throughout the warehouse, maintaining strong attention to detail in locating and selecting materials.

• Shrink wrap and band pallets to secure materials for safe transport and delivery.

• Handle heavy building materials such as concrete bags, bricks, and lumber with proper lifting techniques and team support.

• Assemble pallets for both small and large orders, including building skids with up to 700 bricks when required.

• Perform inbound and outbound material handling activities, including receiving shipments and preparing orders for dispatch.

• Maintain accurate bin locations and inventory organization, aiming for approximately 90% location accuracy.

• Help organize and safeguard warehouse inventory, which is valued at high levels and must be stored and handled carefully.

• Operate effectively in a small warehouse environment that supports both commercial and residential customers.

• Assist with shutdown procedures and operational changes as needed to support branch efficiency and safety.

• Operate forklifts for approximately 25–30% of daily tasks, following all safety and operational guidelines.

• Support general warehouse duties, including cleaning, organizing, and material staging, for the remainder of the workday.

• Use ladders to safely access and retrieve materials stored in elevated rack locations.

• Lift and carry materials weighing up to 70 pounds, using team lifting for heavier loads to prevent injury.

• Build, move, and position pallets and large material loads throughout the warehouse and lumber yard.

• Perform repeated physical tasks such as bending, lifting, climbing, and walking throughout the shift.

• Work collaboratively with team members on the warehouse floor and in the office to meet customer and operational needs.

• Follow all safety guidelines, use provided personal protective equipment, and contribute to a clean, organized, and hazard-free work area.

Essential Skills

• Previous warehouse or material handling experience preferred, with exposure to picking, packing, shipping, and receiving activities.

• Ability to operate or learn to operate forklifts safely; prior forklift experience is a plus.

• Experience with order picking, palletizing, and general labor tasks in a warehouse or lumber yard environment.

• Capability to perform physically demanding work, including lifting up to 70 pounds, bending, climbing, and repetitive movements.

• Strong attention to detail when matching order numbers, verifying pick tickets, and maintaining accurate bin locations.

• Ability to work effectively with a wide variety of building materials, including concrete bags, bricks, lumber, and related products.

• Reliable teamwork and communication skills to coordinate with a small, close-knit warehouse and office staff.

• Commitment to following safety procedures and using personal protective equipment as required.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in a lumber yard or construction material supply environment.

• Comfort operating in a small branch setting with multiple racks and mixed indoor and outdoor tasks.

• Basic understanding of inventory organization and bin location systems.

• Willingness to adapt to operational changes, shutdown procedures, and evolving branch needs.

• Ability to learn company-specific processes for pick tickets, pallet assembly, and material staging.

Why Work Here?

You will join a growing organization with multiple branches across North Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia, and Florida, offering strong internal growth opportunities and clear paths for advancement into local leadership and management roles. The company provides a 401(k) plan with a competitive 6% match, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, and a structured Paid Time Off program, including one week of PTO for employees with under two years of service and two weeks for those with two or more years. Team members are recognized for going above and beyond through an employee recognition program that includes gift cards, and branch cookouts held twice per month foster a friendly, team-oriented culture where employees can connect, relax, and build strong working relationships.

Work Environment

This role is based in a small branch warehouse of approximately 60,000 square feet, with 7–8 racks and a lumber yard where trucks are regularly loaded with materials. The facility uses sensor lighting and often operates with garage doors open, providing a mix of indoor and semi-outdoor working conditions. You will work alongside a small team of about 8 employees on the floor and 4 in the office, creating a close-knit, collaborative environment. Closed-toe shoes are required, steel-toe boots are not mandatory, and shorts are acceptable; jeans are recommended due to the nature of the materials handled. Personal protective equipment such as safety gloves and safety vests is provided. A break room is available for rest periods, and daily work involves regular use of pallets, push carts, ladders, and forklifts in an active, physically engaging setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Charlotte, NC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.50 - $19.50/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 Charlotte,NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 7, 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.