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Job Title: Warehouse Worker
Job Description

The Warehouse Worker supports daily warehouse operations by receiving and organizing incoming shipments, preparing and staging outgoing orders, and maintaining a clean, safe, and efficient work area. This role involves hands-on material handling, accurate inventory tracking, and close collaboration with team members to ensure orders move quickly and correctly through the facility.

Responsibilities

• Receive, sort, and scan incoming packages accurately and in a timely manner.
• Prepare outgoing orders for delivery drivers, including picking, packing, and labeling items correctly.
• Load and unload trucks safely and efficiently using appropriate equipment and safe lifting techniques.
• Maintain accurate inventory counts, report discrepancies, and help resolve inventory issues.
• Perform order picking and packaging tasks to meet production and shipping schedules.
• Handle general labor and material handling duties, including moving, stacking, and organizing products and materials.
• Use RF scanners and related technology to track inventory movement and order status.
• Support shipping and receiving activities by checking in shipments and staging outbound orders.
• Keep the warehouse clean, organized, and compliant with safety standards and procedures.
• Operate pallet jacks, carts, and other warehouse equipment after receiving proper training.
• Assist team members and supervisors with daily operational tasks and workflow as needed.
• Work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Essential Skills

• Experience with basic warehouse tasks such as inventory, picking, packing, and general labor.
• Ability to perform material handling duties, including lifting, moving, and organizing products.
• Comfort working with RF scanners or similar handheld devices for inventory and order tracking.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs repeatedly using safe lifting techniques.
• Comfortable working on your feet for extended periods throughout the shift.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure accurate picking, packing, and inventory counts.
• Effective time management skills to meet daily production and shipping deadlines.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality to support consistent warehouse operations.
• Positive, team-oriented attitude with a willingness to assist others.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Basic understanding of warehouse operations and workflows (preferred but not required).
• Familiarity with shipping and receiving processes, including checking in and staging orders.
• Experience operating pallet jacks, carts, or other warehouse equipment (training provided if needed).
• Previous experience in production, loading, or packaging roles is an asset.
• Willingness to learn new systems, equipment, and procedures to support warehouse efficiency.

Why Work Here?

You join a collaborative team that values reliability, safety, and mutual support, with training provided to help you grow your skills in warehouse operations and equipment use. The work environment emphasizes clear processes, consistent schedules, and a strong focus on safety, giving you the opportunity to build hands-on experience and contribute directly to the success of daily operations.

Work Environment

This role takes place in an active warehouse setting where you spend most of the shift on your feet performing physical tasks such as lifting up to 50 lbs, moving materials, and operating pallet jacks, carts, and other equipment after training. You work around shipping and receiving areas, production zones, and storage aisles, using RF scanners and related tools to track inventory and orders. The environment is fast-paced and deadline-driven, with a strong emphasis on cleanliness, organization, and adherence to safety standards. Dress typically includes comfortable, practical work attire suitable for a warehouse, along with any required safety gear provided according to site policies.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Rochester, NY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.75 - $22.75/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 Rochester,NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 8, 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):
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.