Entry Level Warehouse Worker/Warehouse Helper/Warehouse Laborer/Warehouse Associate

Job Title: Shipping and Receiving Associate

Job Description

The Warehouse Associate operates a variety of material handling equipment to move raw materials and finished goods, accurately fulfills production orders, and maintains inventory accuracy in a fast-paced warehouse environment. This role uses warehouse management systems and RF/barcode scanners to execute transactions, supports cycle counts and inventory control, and upholds safety and quality standards while working collaboratively across different work centers.

Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of material handling equipment (MHE), including sit-down, stand-up, and reach forklifts, order pickers, turret trucks, and handcarts to move raw materials and finished goods throughout the warehouse.

• Efficiently and accurately pick production orders from the warehouse according to work order packets, including specified warehouse locations, quantities, and other requirements.

• Follow all instructions related to pallet type, product segregation, special label requirements, and other specified conditions to ensure accurate and compliant order fulfillment.

• Execute and record warehouse transactions using RF/barcode scanners within a warehouse management system (WMS), including Oracle E-Business Suite (Oracle EBS).

• Monitor product quality frequently during handling and picking activities, and promptly report any issues to help mitigate safety and quality risks.

• Conduct cycle counts and inventory counts as required, ensuring accuracy and completeness of inventory records.

• Assist team members with variance analysis and reconciliation efforts when discrepancies in inventory are identified.

• Support shipping and receiving activities as needed, including handling, staging, and verifying inbound and outbound materials.

• Cross-train and perform duties in other work centers, such as Receiving and Inventory, when required.

• Maintain accurate data entry and documentation related to inventory control, kitting, and warehouse transactions.

• Adhere to all health and safety policies and quality standards while performing daily tasks.

• Work overtime, holidays, and weekends as required to support operational needs.

Essential Skills

• At least one (1) year of general work experience in a warehouse environment.

• At least one (1) year of experience operating lift equipment, including an order picker and narrow aisle reach truck.

• Qualified experience operating forklifts, order pickers, and/or turret trucks.

• One or more years of experience using Oracle E-Business Suite (Oracle EBS) or other warehouse management systems (WMS) in fulfillment, distribution, or manufacturing environments.

• Functional experience using RF/barcode scanners in high-volume warehousing environments.

• Demonstrated ability to perform cycle counts and support inventory control activities.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to safely work for extended periods of time, primarily standing, including beyond an 8-hour workday.

• Ability to lift materials up to forty-five (45) pounds safely and repeatedly.

• Ability to work overtime, holidays, and weekends as required.

• Consistent adherence to health and safety policies and quality standards.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

• Experience with warehouse management systems, including Oracle EBS and other WMS platforms.

• Familiarity with inventory control processes, including inventory counts, variance analysis, and reconciliation.

• Experience with RF scanners for data entry and transaction processing.

• Exposure to kitting, shipping, and receiving operations in a warehouse environment.

• Comfort working in a demanding, fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.

• Self-managed and collaborative work style, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Willingness to cross-train and perform tasks in multiple work centers, such as Receiving and Inventory.

Why Work Here?

You join a collaborative warehouse team that values safety, quality, and reliability, with opportunities to develop skills across multiple work centers and material handling equipment. The environment rewards accuracy, initiative, and flexibility, offering consistent hours with additional earning potential through overtime. You gain hands-on experience with modern warehouse technologies and systems while contributing directly to efficient operations.

Work Environment

This role is based in a warehouse setting with regular use of material handling equipment such as forklifts, order pickers, turret trucks, reach trucks, and handcarts. The position involves extensive standing, walking, lifting up to 45 pounds, and working around moving equipment and stored materials. The schedule runs Monday through Friday, starting at approximately 5:30 a.m., with the expectation of working beyond standard hours as needed, including overtime, holidays, and weekends. You will work with warehouse management systems such as Oracle EBS, RF/barcode scanners, and other inventory control tools in a high-volume, fast-paced environment that emphasizes safety, quality, and adherence to established procedures. Dress typically aligns with a warehouse setting, prioritizing safety and practicality, including appropriate footwear and any required protective gear.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Hanover, MD.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $41600.00 - $47840.00/yr.

Intralox's benefit program is a major part of an employee's total compensation from the company. Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits including health, dental, vision, and disability insurance, paid time off, 401K, flexible spending account, life and AD&D insurance, long term care, tuition reimbursement, and additional voluntary benefits.

The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. Intralox considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, location, education/training and key skills. Therefore, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply regardless of their salary expectations.

The position is eligible for one of the following: commissions, discretionary incentives, or production incentives according to the terms of those plans.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Hanover,MD.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 30, 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.