Warehouse Worker

The warehouse worker receives, stores, and issues materials, equipment, and other items within a stockroom, warehouse, or storage yard. This role ensures that inventory is accurately counted, properly labeled, safely stored, and efficiently prepared for shipment, directly supporting the timely delivery of life-saving prescriptions across the United States.

Responsibilities

• Receive incoming stock items, verify quantities, and record data accurately either manually or using a computer system.
• Count and reconcile stock items regularly, comparing physical counts to inventory records and investigating discrepancies or correcting errors as needed.
• Pack and unpack items for stocking on shelves in stockrooms, warehouses, or storage yards, ensuring items are handled carefully and efficiently.
• Store materials in an orderly, clearly labeled, and accessible manner in warehouses, tool rooms, supply rooms, or other storage areas.
• Mark and identify stock items using tags, stamps, electric marking tools, RF scanners, or other labeling equipment to maintain accurate tracking.
• Clean and maintain supplies, tools, equipment, and storage areas to comply with safety regulations and support a safe, organized work environment.
• Keep detailed records of stock usage, damage, and the condition of stock handling equipment to support accurate inventory management.
• Examine and inspect stock items for wear, defects, or damage, promptly reporting any issues to supervisors for resolution.
• Provide assistance and guidance to other stockroom, warehouse, or storage yard workers to support team productivity and accuracy.
• Determine proper storage methods, identification, and stock locations based on turnover, environmental factors, and facility capabilities.
• Perform inventory, picking, order picking, material handling, and packing tasks using RF scanners and related equipment.
• Work with a consistent sense of urgency and purpose to ensure prescriptions and orders are processed accurately and on time.
• Stand for extended periods and perform physical tasks such as pushing, pulling, grasping, lifting, and carrying materials as part of daily operations.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills to follow instructions, document inventory, and coordinate with team members.
• Analytical and problem-solving ability to investigate inventory discrepancies and resolve issues efficiently.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a team player while maintaining a strong attention to detail.
• Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, and procedures related to warehouse operations and security for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
• Experience with inventory, picking, order picking, material handling, packing, and RF scanner use.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• 5–7 years of warehouse or closely related experience required.
• Ability and willingness to stand for at least 8 hours with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability and willingness to push, pull, grasp, and lift items with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability and willingness to carry up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Willingness to work a flexible shift schedule as needed.

• Comfort working in a fast-paced environment where accuracy and timeliness are critical to customer well-being.
• Ability to use RF scanners and related warehouse technology for picking, packing, and inventory tasks.
• Strong organizational skills to maintain orderly storage areas and accurate records.
• Commitment to following safety regulations and security procedures consistently.
• Reliability and a strong sense of responsibility for ensuring orders are fulfilled correctly and on time.

You will contribute directly to a mission-driven operation that ships millions of life-saving prescriptions every day, making a meaningful impact on people across the country. The organization fosters a laid-back, casual culture where team members can listen to music while they work and focus on doing their best in a supportive environment. There is a strong emphasis on purpose, accountability, and working with urgency, giving you the opportunity to take pride in the importance of your role and the difference your work makes in people’s lives.

Work Environment

The facility is climate-controlled and clean, providing a comfortable and organized warehouse setting. Team members work in approximately four to five different departments that may involve manually opening items, filling containers, checking orders, and placing orders. The typical shift schedule for this role is Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 3:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., with flexibility expected as needed. The environment is casual and laid back, and employees are allowed to wear jeans, khakis, dress pants, capri pants (no shorter than mid-calf), scrubs, t-shirts, polo shirts, sneakers, closed-toe shoes, leggings, sweatpants, spandex pants, jackets, hoodies, and sweaters without pockets. Sleeveless shirts, shorts, scarves, dangling jewelry, jackets, hoodies, or sweaters with pockets, clothing with inappropriate words or graphics, hats or head coverings, ripped clothing that shows skin, exposed midriffs, and pajama pants are not permitted. Employees may keep their phone in their pocket and may use one earbud to listen to music while working, but phones may not be taken out on the floor. The facility emphasizes safety, cleanliness, and adherence to policies, and candidates are encouraged to review an online video overview of the work environment prior to starting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Mechanicsville, VA.

The pay range for this position is $15.00 - $15.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Mechanicsville,VA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 22, 2026.

About Aerotek

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 meets 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 solving for 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.

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):
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