Warehouse Associate

Aerotek; New Jersey; On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a Warehouse Associate to manage inbound freight, pick and ship orders, and maintain a safe, organized warehouse in East Brunswick, NJ. The role operates on a 3rd shift (11 pm–7 am) in dry, refrigerated, and freezer conditions with peanuts, milk, and tree nuts present in products.

Contract to hire with benefits and on-site work. Responsibilities include receiving, tagging, organizing inventory, and reporting quality issues to QA.

Qualifications

• RF scanning systems knowledge.
• Trained in operating reach and hi-lows.
• Understanding of FIFO system.
• Ability to work from pick lists and system-driven reports.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to build excellent working relationships and work collaboratively.
• Detail-oriented with mathematical acumen.
• Understanding and application of safety rules and regulations.
• Proficiency with warehouse equipment like reach trucks, hand trucks, and pallet jacks.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Receive and put away all inbound freight according to procedural standards.
• Pick and ship customer orders and 3PL items as per procedural standards.
• Distribute products to and from manufacturing.
• Perform FIFO/FEFO rotation.
• Maintain a clean and well-organized warehouse stocking area in accordance with safety rules.
• Receive and tag items with barcode labels, pallet tags, and allergen stickers.
• Ensure stocked items are organized and allergen-separated.
• Inspect inventory for defects and report to Inventory Control.
• Report quality defects of ingredients to Quality Control.

Skills

RF scanning systems

Reach and hi-lows

FIFO system

System-driven reports

Verbal and written communication

Team collaboration

Mathematical acumen

Safety rules and regulations

Warehouse equipment (reach trucks, pal

Word & Excel

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Warehouse AssociateJob Description

As a Warehouse Associate, you will be responsible for efficiently managing the flow of goods within the facility. This includes receiving and putting away inbound freight, picking and shipping customer orders, and ensuring a clean and well-maintained warehouse stocking area in compliance with safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Receive and put away all inbound freight according to procedural standards.
• Pick and ship customer orders and 3PL items as per procedural standards.
• Distribute products to and from manufacturing.
• Perform FIFO/FEFO rotation.
• Maintain a clean and well-organized warehouse stocking area in accordance with safety rules.
• Receive and tag items in the warehouse with barcode labels, pallet tags, and allergen stickers.
• Ensure stocked items are organized, allergen-separated, and easily accessible.
• Inspect inventory for defects and damage and report findings to the Inventory Control Department.
• Report quality defects of ingredients to the Quality Control team.

Essential Skills

• Knowledge of RF scanning systems.
• Trained in operating reach and hi-lows.
• Understanding of FIFO system.
• Ability to work from pick lists and system-driven reports.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to build excellent working relationships and work collaboratively.
• Detail-oriented with mathematical acumen.
• Understanding and application of safety rules and regulations.
• Ability to use warehouse equipment such as reach trucks, hand trucks, and pallet jacks.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.
• Ability to multi-task and work under pressure.
• Self-motivated, confident, and energetic.

Why Work Here?

Join a company experiencing extreme growth, having doubled in size over the last four years. This provides a dynamic work environment with ample opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

Work Environment

This position operates on a 3rd shift from 11 pm to 7 am in dry, refrigerated, and freezer conditions. The role involves working near moving machinery, mechanical parts, and sometimes at heights. The environment may occasionally expose you to wet or humid conditions, temperature extremes, fumes, or airborne particles, and vibration. The noise level is usually moderate. Products manufactured in the facility may contain peanuts, milk, and tree nuts.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of East Brunswick, NJ.

Pay and Benefits

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)

The pay range for this position is $22.25 - $22.25/hr.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in East Brunswick,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 7, 2026.

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.