Warehouse Associate General Labor Jobs in Decatur, AL

Job Title: 1st Shift Material Handler

Job Description

This role supports a fast-paced automotive supply warehouse by ensuring materials move efficiently and accurately through the facility. The 1st shift Material Handler safely operates an electrical sit-down forklift and other warehouse equipment to stock, pick, pack, load, and unload materials while maintaining inventory accuracy and supporting production demands.

Responsibilities

• Stock materials in the warehouse by placing items in the correct designated locations on both MTM and TMMAL sides of the facility.
• Operate an electrical sit-down forklift to move pallets and materials safely throughout the warehouse.
• Load and unload trucks, including handling a variety of materials and products as needed.
• Perform picking and packing of orders using RF scanners to ensure accurate order fulfillment.
• Use pallet jacks and other material handling equipment to move products and supplies.
• Support production by ensuring materials are available and staged in a timely manner.
• Perform general labor tasks related to material handling, including packaging and order picking.
• Maintain accurate inventory by following established procedures for counting, labeling, and tracking materials.
• Work efficiently in a fast-paced environment where both MTM and TMMAL areas operate at a high speed.
• Follow safety guidelines and standard operating procedures when operating equipment and handling materials.
• Participate in on-site interviews and evaluations with supervisors as part of the hiring and onboarding process.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience as a material handler in a warehouse, distribution, or production environment.
• Hands-on experience with picking and packing orders.
• Experience in production or manufacturing support roles.
• Ability to operate an electrical sit-down forklift safely and efficiently.
• Experience using RF scanners for order picking and inventory tracking.
• Ability to use pallet jacks and related material handling equipment.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced environment with high production and material flow.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure materials are placed in correct locations and orders are accurate.
• Willingness and ability to work 1st shift hours from 7:00 am to 3:45 pm, with flexibility for extended hours as needed.
• Capability to perform physical tasks such as lifting, moving, and stacking materials throughout the shift.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience in an automotive or high-volume manufacturing supply environment.
• Familiarity with inventory control processes and basic warehouse management practices.
• Experience with loading and unloading trucks in a warehouse setting.
• Comfort working in areas with different workflows, including MTM and TMMAL sections.
• Strong communication skills to coordinate with supervisors and team members.
• Reliability and a strong work ethic, including consistent attendance and punctuality.

Why Work Here?

You will join a team in a growing automotive supply environment where your contributions directly support production and customer satisfaction. The organization values reliability, teamwork, and safety, offering the opportunity to build hands-on experience with modern warehouse equipment and processes. You will gain exposure to fast-paced operations, develop your material handling skills, and work in an environment that recognizes hard work and dedication.

Work Environment

This is a 1st shift role with core hours from 7:00 am to 3:45 pm, with frequent daily overtime that may extend the shift to approximately 4:45 or 5:00 pm. The position is based in a high-volume automotive supply warehouse divided into MTM and TMMAL areas, both of which operate at a very fast pace. You will work on-site and use an electrical sit-down forklift, pallet jacks, RF scanners, and other standard warehouse equipment. The environment involves frequent loading and unloading of trucks, order picking, packing, and general material handling tasks. Expect an active, production-focused setting where safety procedures and proper equipment use are essential. Dress is typical for a warehouse environment, with appropriate work attire and safety gear required in accordance with facility guidelines.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Athens, AL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45552.00 - $46000.00/yr.

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Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Athens,AL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 12, 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.

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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.