Warehouse Worker

Job Title: Warehouse Worker (1st Shift)

Job Description

This role is a physically demanding 1st shift warehouse position focused on accurate order processing, material handling, and inventory movement. You will work in a non-climate-controlled warehouse environment, using hand trucks, pallet jacks, handheld scanners, and a proprietary computer system to pull, scan, and load boxes of various materials while meeting productivity and quality standards.

1st shift - M - F - 7:30am

Responsibilities

• Scan boxes accurately to ensure correct items are processed and tracked.

• Perform precise order pulling while consistently meeting productivity metrics and deadlines.

• Maintain strong attention to detail when reading labels, verifying orders, and processing incoming and outgoing materials.

• Walk, stand, kneel, squat, stoop, and bend for extended periods throughout the shift.

• Work independently to grip, lift, push, pull, and carry boxes up and down inclines, stairs, and over changes in walking surfaces or elevation.

• Lift and move boxes weighing between 10 and 50 pounds without assistance on a regular basis and for prolonged periods.

• Read labels and process incoming and outgoing orders using established procedures.

• Use a proprietary computer system to track orders and determine the location of boxes and other stored materials.

• Operate handheld RF scanners to locate, pick, and confirm orders.

• Climb and balance on ladders safely to access materials stored at various heights.

• Load, operate, and move hand carts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment safely and efficiently.

• Load boxes onto pallets and shrink wrap pallets at ground level or on carts to secure loads for transport.

• Manually load pallets onto trucks using appropriate material handling aids.

• Perform general labor tasks including picking, loading, unloading, and organizing materials within the warehouse.

• Follow all safety guidelines and procedures, especially regarding heavy lifting and equipment operation.

Essential Skills

• Ability to lift and carry boxes weighing 10–50 lbs without assistance on a regular basis and for prolonged periods.

• Ability to walk, stand, kneel, squat, stoop, bend, crawl, and twist frequently throughout the shift.

• Capability to work on uneven and concrete surfaces while operating material handling equipment.

• Experience with general labor and warehouse operations, including order pulling and order picking.

• Proficiency using RF handheld scanners for order picking and inventory tracking.

• Ability to use a computer-based proprietary system to track orders and locate boxes.

• Experience operating pallet jacks, hand trucks, hand carts, and other material handling aids.

• Ability to load and shrink wrap pallets and manually load pallets onto trucks.

• Strong attention to detail when reading labels and processing orders.

• Reliability and flexibility to start at 7:30 a.m. or 8:00 a.m., Monday through Friday.

• Steel-toed boots required for safety.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Prior experience in a warehouse, distribution, or material handling environment.

• Comfort working in a fast-paced, productivity-driven setting.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining high accuracy.

• Willingness to perform constant heavy lifting throughout the shift.

• Experience with loading, unloading, picking, and general order fulfillment tasks.

Why Work Here?

Employees benefit from union membership, which can provide structured workplace policies, access to benefits, and opportunities for pay increases over time. The environment values reliability, strong work ethic, and safety, offering a stable role for individuals who enjoy physical, hands-on work and clear performance expectations.

Work Environment

This position is based in a non-climate-controlled warehouse environment where temperatures can vary with the seasons. Work is performed primarily on concrete and uneven surfaces, often involving movement up and down stairs and inclines. The role requires frequent use of material handling equipment such as hand trucks, pallet jacks, hand carts, and ladders, as well as handheld RF scanners and a proprietary computer system. The schedule is Monday through Friday with a 7:30 a.m. start time, requiring flexibility to start at 8:00 a.m. when needed. Steel-toed boots are required as part of the safety attire due to constant heavy lifting and material handling.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fullerton, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $20.00/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 Fullerton,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 31, 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.