Warehouse Worker

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Warehouse Worker

Job Description

This role focuses on material handling, shipping and receiving, and inventory-related tasks within a large aerospace manufacturing environment. You verify paperwork and work orders, follow detailed shipping instructions, perform kitting activities, and move product safely using material handling equipment. You also use a computer regularly to validate product information and update work orders and inventory records while communicating clearly in English, both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Verify paperwork, work orders, and shipping instructions for accuracy before processing materials.
• Perform kitting tasks by gathering, organizing, and preparing components and materials according to work orders.
• Pick, pack, and prepare boxes for shipment, ensuring items are packaged securely and labeled correctly.
• Handle shipping and receiving activities, including checking incoming materials, preparing outbound shipments, and documenting all transactions.
• Load and unload materials and products safely, using push carts or pallet jacks as required.
• Move product throughout the facility in a safe and efficient manner, following established material handling procedures.
• Use a computer to validate product information, update work orders, and maintain accurate inventory records.
• Support assembly-related material needs by ensuring required parts and components are available at the right time and location.
• Maintain organized work areas in shipping, receiving, packing, and inventory zones to support smooth operations.
• Communicate clearly in English with team members and supervisors to coordinate tasks and resolve issues.
• Follow all safety guidelines in the warehouse and manufacturing environment, including proper use of equipment and adherence to facility rules.
• Stand for extended periods during the shift while performing material handling, packing, and inventory tasks.

Essential Skills

• Ability to use a computer proficiently for inventory management, product validation, and updating work orders.
• Ability to read and write English clearly for understanding work orders, shipping instructions, and documentation.
• Prior material handling experience, preferably at least 2 years.
• Experience with packing boxes and preparing shipments.
• Experience in shipping and receiving operations.
• Ability to safely use push carts and pallet jacks to move product.
• Capability to perform loading and unloading of materials.
• Ability to stand for an entire shift in a warehouse or manufacturing environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with pick and pack processes in a warehouse setting.
• Familiarity with shipping and receiving procedures in a manufacturing or aerospace environment.
• Exposure to assembly support and kitting activities.
• Interest in gaining aerospace material handling experience.
• Ability to adapt to evening and late-night shift schedules.

Why Work Here?

This opportunity offers hands-on experience in a large aerospace manufacturing environment, allowing you to build specialized material handling skills that are highly valued in the industry. You gain exposure to structured processes, modern inventory systems, and aerospace standards, which can strengthen your career path in warehousing and manufacturing. The role provides consistent full-time hours and the chance to develop expertise that is transferable to future opportunities within advanced industrial settings.

Work Environment

The position is based within a large aerospace manufacturing facility that operates structured warehouse, shipping, receiving, and inventory areas. You work primarily on-site and may be required to stand for the entire shift while performing material handling and packing tasks. The standard schedule runs Monday through Friday from 4:30 p.m. to 1:00 a.m., with initial training for a few weeks from 3:30 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. Work involves regular use of computers for inventory and work order management, as well as push carts and pallet jacks for moving products. The environment emphasizes safety, organization, and adherence to established procedures appropriate for an aerospace manufacturing setting.

This is a Contract position based out of Middletown, CT.

The pay range for this position is $20.16 - $20.16/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Middletown,CT.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 15, 2026.

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.

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.