Warehouse Worker/Forklift Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Warehouse Associate

Job Description

The Warehouse Associate plays a critical role in ensuring smooth warehouse operations by accurately receiving, organizing, and preparing freight for delivery. This hands-on, fast-paced role is ideal for someone who takes pride in precision, teamwork, and safety while supporting daily logistics and distribution activities.

Responsibilities

• Identify, sort, and organize freight on pallets according to manifests and customer orders.
• Review freight for accuracy and verify shipment counts against documentation.
• Locate and document missing or damaged freight, including taking photos when necessary.
• Load and unload freight safely and efficiently using appropriate equipment and techniques.
• Complete manifest paperwork accurately for each piece or pallet of freight.
• Conduct daily inventory of trailers in the yard and maintain accurate records.
• Assist with pre-loading of bobtail trucks to ensure timely departures.
• Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip forklift inspections and report maintenance issues promptly.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized warehouse environment in accordance with safety standards.
• Perform general maintenance and additional warehouse duties as assigned by leadership.

Essential Skills

• Experience working in a warehouse environment handling freight, pallets, and manifests.
• Ability to accurately identify, sort, and organize freight according to manifests and customer orders.
• Strong attention to detail when reviewing freight for accuracy and verifying shipment counts.
• Capability to safely load and unload freight, including adherence to safety procedures and best practices.
• Ability to complete manifest paperwork accurately and legibly for each piece or pallet of freight.
• Experience conducting basic inventory checks, including trailer inventory in a yard environment.
• Ability to perform daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections of forklifts and recognize basic maintenance issues.
• Commitment to maintaining a clean, safe, and organized warehouse workspace.
• Physical ability to perform hands-on warehouse tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills to support coordinated warehouse operations.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Prior experience in general warehouse operations, including shipping, receiving, and inventory.
• Comfort working with freight documentation such as manifests and shipment records.
• Experience assisting with pre-loading of trucks, including bobtail trucks.
• Familiarity with basic maintenance tasks within a warehouse setting.
• Openness to learning new processes and contributing ideas to improve warehouse operations.
• Willingness to take on additional duties as assigned and support a collaborative team environment.

Why Work Here?

The organization values diverse backgrounds and encourages individuals with a variety of experiences to apply, even if they do not meet every listed qualification. Team members are encouraged to bring new ideas and perspectives, contributing to a culture that appreciates continuous improvement and collaboration. The work environment emphasizes safety, teamwork, and respect, offering the opportunity to grow skills in a supportive and inclusive setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Pearl City, HI.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $25.00/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 Permanent position based out of Pearl City, HI.

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 2, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in Pearl City,HI.

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.