Warehouse Associate

Aerotek; Cranford (NJ); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) plan

Employee discounts

Job summary

Aerotek in Cranford, NJ is seeking a Warehouse Associate to operate and maintain essential equipment, manage inventory, and ensure smooth product flow. You will lift materials, stock stations, and pick orders while adhering to GMPs and safety standards.

The role requires dependability, attention to detail, and the ability to work full-time on day or night shifts in a fully onsite facility handling allergen products.

Qualifications

• Experience on production lines with food handling, packing, picking and packaging.
• Proficient in warehouse and material handling and order picking.
• Able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs across shifts.
• Able to work safely at heights up to 40 feet.
• Comfortable in a facility handling allergens (peanuts, nuts, dairy, wheat, eggs, sesame, soy, shellfish, fish).
• Strong attention to detail, urgency, and accountability.
• Reliable attendance and proactive communication.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain key production or material handling equipment.
• Audit and verify work for accuracy and efficiency.
• Move and stage raw materials, ingredients, or finished products.
• Replenish machines and workstations to maintain flow.
• Fill products with equipment and tools (scales, scoops).
• Stage, load, and unload pallets or deliveries.
• Pick and move products following FIFO standards.
• Meet established production goals.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas and follow GMPs/SOPs.
• Set up, clean, and assemble basic equipment; troubleshoot issues.

Skills

Production line experience

Food handling

Warehouse operations

Order picking

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Height safety 40 ft

Attention to detail

Reliability

Punctuality

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Title: Warehouse Associate

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Warehouse Associate join our dynamic team. In this role, you will take ownership of operating and maintaining key production or material handling equipment while ensuring efficiency and accuracy in inventory management and product flow.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain key production or material handling equipment.
• Audit and verify work completed for accuracy and efficiency.
• Manually lift, carry, move, and stage raw materials, ingredients, or finished products.
• Maintain product flow by replenishing machines and work stations.
• Fill products using equipment and tools, such as scoops and scales.
• Stage, load, and unload pallets or deliveries.
• Accurately pick and move products following FIFO (First In, First Out) standards.
• Meet established production goals.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of work areas.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Perform basic equipment setup, cleaning, and assembly.
• Troubleshoot and report issues that may impact productivity.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

• Experience in production line, food handling, packing, picking, and packaging.
• Proficiency in warehouse, production, material handling, and order picking.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs throughout shift.
• Ability to safely work at heights of up to 40 feet.
• Comfort working in a facility that handles allergens such as peanuts, tree nuts, milk, wheat, eggs, sesame, soy, shellfish, and fish.
• Strong attention to detail, sense of urgency, and accountability.
• Reliable attendance, punctuality, and proactive communication.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to work full-time day or night shifts based on business needs.
• Extremely detail-oriented with excellent work ethic.
• Able to stand/walk for up to 10 hours at a time with additional movements such as pushing, pulling, squatting, bending, and reaching.
• Ability to communicate respectfully, effectively, and professionally with peers and managers.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy a casual work environment where jeans and sneakers are welcome. Benefit from a phenomenal employee discount and earn paid sick leave as per NJ Earned Sick Leave guidelines.

Work Environment

Work in a temperature-controlled facility that handles nuts, so individuals without nut allergies are preferred. Enjoy flexibility with shifts available from Sunday to Wednesday, Wednesday to Saturday, and Monday to Friday. Casual dress code is encouraged.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Cranford, NJ.

Pay and Benefits

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 jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Cranford, NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 8, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Cranford,NJ.

About Aerotek

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.