Inventory Control Associate Jobs in Bethlehem, PA

1st Shift Warehouse Associate

Job Description

The Warehouse Associate works in a file storage facility, handling cardboard boxes, building pallets based on pick lists, and ensuring accurate inventory movement and organization. This role requires consistent attention to detail, safe lifting practices, and the ability to meet productivity targets while maintaining an orderly warehouse environment.

Responsibilities

• Build pallets based on detailed pick lists, ensuring each pallet contains the correct boxes and quantities.
• Assemble pallets with 48 boxes per pallet and maintain a pace of approximately one pallet per hour.
• Lift and move cardboard boxes weighing up to 40 pounds safely and efficiently throughout the shift.
• Move other boxes out of the way as needed to access and retrieve the required boxes.
• Match labels accurately on boxes and pallets to ensure proper identification and placement.
• Perform general labor tasks within the warehouse, including loading, staging, and organizing boxes.
• Support inventory and inventory control activities by following established procedures for storage and retrieval.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in compliance with warehouse standards and guidelines.

Essential Skills

• Experience performing general labor tasks in a warehouse or similar environment.
• Ability to safely lift and carry boxes weighing up to 40 pounds on a regular basis.
• Experience with loading and handling warehouse inventory.
• Ability to follow pick lists and build pallets accurately and efficiently.
• Strong attention to detail when matching labels and verifying box information.
• Basic understanding of inventory and inventory control practices.
• Ability to work at a steady pace to meet productivity expectations, such as completing one pallet per hour.
• Reliability and consistency in following instructions and warehouse procedures.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Prior experience working with file storage or document management is helpful.
• Familiarity with warehouse inventory processes and organization is an advantage.
• Comfort working in a structured, task-focused environment with repetitive lifting and movement.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to overall team goals.

Why Work Here?

You join a steady, structured work environment with a predictable schedule and clear expectations, allowing you to build consistency and reliability in your workday. The role offers regular weekday hours and built-in breaks that support a sustainable work-life balance. You gain hands-on experience in warehouse operations and inventory handling, building practical skills that can support long-term growth in logistics, warehousing, or operations-focused careers.

Work Environment

This role is based in a warehouse that stores files in cardboard boxes, with a focus on organization, safety, and efficiency. The position follows a first-shift schedule, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The workday includes two paid 15-minute breaks and one unpaid 30-minute lunch. The environment involves regular physical activity, including lifting and moving boxes up to 40 pounds and building pallets according to pick lists. You work around pallets, shelving, and stacked boxes, following warehouse procedures to keep the space orderly and safe.

This is a Contract position based out of Easton, PA.

The pay range for this position is $17.50 - $17.50/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 Easton,PA.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 11, 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.