Temp Warehouse Worker Jobs in Raleigh, NC (NOW HIRING)

The Standing Reach Truck Operator is responsible for safely operating a stand-up reach truck to pull, transport, and stage customer orders within a fast-paced warehouse environment. This role requires frequent use of an RF scanner to locate, verify, and process inventory while maintaining accuracy and productivity. Associates will work in narrow aisles, perform order fulfillment activities, and assist with general warehouse operations to ensure timely and accurate shipments.

• Operate a stand-up reach truck safely and efficiently to retrieve, move, and stage inventory throughout the warehouse.
• Pull customer orders accurately according to pick tickets and RF scanner instructions.
• Utilize RF scanning equipment to verify inventory, track product movement, and maintain accurate records.
• Navigate narrow warehouse aisles while handling materials safely and efficiently.
• Stage completed orders for shipment and replenish inventory as needed.
• Perform inventory checks, cycle counts, and stock verification activities.
• Load, unload, and move products using warehouse equipment when required.
• Read and interpret work orders, product locations, and warehouse layouts to ensure order accuracy.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in accordance with company safety policies.
• Assist with palletizing, shrink wrapping, and preparing orders for outbound shipping.
• Meet daily productivity, quality, and accuracy standards.
• Support additional warehouse and distribution functions as assigned.

• Minimum of 1-2 years of recent experience operating a stand-up reach truck.
• Proven experience with order picking in a warehouse or distribution center environment.
• Proficiency using RF scanners for inventory management and order fulfillment.
• Ability to work efficiently in narrow aisles and high-volume warehouse settings.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to accurately pick and verify orders.
• Basic computer and inventory tracking skills.
• Ability to read work orders and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety and operational accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Previous experience in order fulfillment, distribution, or material handling preferred.
• Experience working in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
• Familiarity with inventory control, cycle counting, and stock rotation practices.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and reach throughout an entire shift.
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds as needed.
• Comfortable working in a non-climate-controlled warehouse environment.

• Majority of the shift spent operating a stand-up reach truck.
• Fast-paced warehouse setting with frequent order fulfillment deadlines.
• Regular use of RF scanners and warehouse management systems.
• Continuous standing, walking, reaching, and material handling throughout the shift.

Why Work Here?

You join a busy, high-activity warehouse operation where your skills are valued and used throughout the day, especially on the forklift. The role offers the opportunity to convert to permanent employment with a pay increase, reflecting your contribution and performance. You benefit from a structured weekday schedule that supports work-life balance, and you work in a culture that emphasizes teamwork, cross-training, and continuous improvement.

Work Environment

This position is based in a warehouse and distribution environment with active staging, loading, and production support areas. The facility is non-climate-controlled, so temperatures can be very hot during the summer. You spend the majority of your day operating a sit down forklift, and may also use reach trucks, stand-up forklifts, pallet jacks, and RF scanners. The work is physically demanding and involves frequent standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and lifting up to 50 pounds. The schedule runs Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., providing consistent daytime hours in a fast-paced, production-oriented warehouse setting.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Garner, NC.

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $18.00/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 fully onsite position in Garner,NC.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 31, 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.