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Job Title: Warehouse Worker (Floater Pool)

Job Description

Join a new floater pool initiative that supports multiple departments across a warehouse and manufacturing environment. You receive cross-training in a variety of warehouse and production tasks, including packing, sorting, racking and stacking, and other functions as the role continues to evolve. You move between departments as needed to cover absences and support teams during periods of high demand, while building a broad set of skills across the business.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a floater pool that supports multiple departments
• Perform a wide range of warehouse tasks, including packing, sorting, racking, stacking, and general material handling.
• Assist with inventory-related activities such as warehouse inventory checks, picking, and labeling items accurately.
• Support production and logistics operations by loading materials, assembling products, and preparing items for packaging and shipment.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas by performing housekeeping duties, including sweeping and general cleaning.
• Move between multiple departments, such as warehouse, heat treat, packing, and machine operating areas, to cover staffing gaps and respond to changing workload demands.
• Interact professionally with a wide variety of colleagues as you rotate through different departments and teams.
• Retain and apply 4–5 different skill sets across the business to ensure flexible coverage for various roles and tasks.
• Follow all safety procedures and guidelines to maintain a safe working environment for yourself and others.
• Adapt to evolving job duties as the position and associated responsibilities continue to be developed and refined.

Essential Skills

• At least 6 months of experience in picking, packing, or sorting; or
• At least 6 months of warehousing experience; or
• At least 6 months of assembly experience.
• Ability to perform general labor and material handling tasks in a warehouse or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to learn, retain, and apply 4–5 different skill sets across multiple departments.
• Strong interpersonal skills to interact effectively with a wide variety of people while moving between departments.
• Commitment to following safety practices and maintaining a clean, organized workspace.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with packaging, labeling, and warehouse inventory processes.
• Experience with picking and loading materials or products.
• Housekeeping or facility cleaning within an industrial or warehouse setting.
• Comfort working in different functional areas such as packing, assembly, and general warehouse operations.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing tasks, priorities, and departmental needs.
• Currently have 1st, 2nd and 3rd shift opportunities. (1st: M-F 7am-330pm, 2nd: M-F 3pm-1130pm, 3rd: 11PM-730am-Sun-Thur)

Why Work Here?

This role offers a strong long-term opportunity in a stable industrial environment, with the chance to gain hands-on manufacturing experience across multiple departments. You benefit from structured shift planning, with schedules communicated in advance, and from continuous cross-training that broadens your skills and enhances your future career options. The organization values versatility, teamwork, and growth, giving you exposure to different operations while building a solid foundation in warehouse and manufacturing work.

Work Environment

You work in a dynamic industrial setting that includes warehouse, heat treat, packing, and machine operating areas. Your assignments vary based on where staffing support is needed most, so you may move between departments regularly. The environment involves typical warehouse and manufacturing conditions, including exposure to noise, moving equipment, and varying temperatures, especially in heat treat and warehouse areas. You perform tasks such as material handling, packing, sweeping, cleaning, and assembly using standard warehouse tools and equipment. Shifts are scheduled within two possible shift windows, and you receive confirmation of your assigned shift two weeks in advance. A practical, safety-focused dress code is expected, including appropriate workwear and footwear suitable for an industrial warehouse setting.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Agawam, MA.

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $20.90/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 Agawam,MA.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 15, 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.