Warehouse Associate

Aerotek; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 51,577,000 - 63,039,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) retirement plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

Aerotek is hiring a Warehouse Associate for a full-time contract-to-hire role in Norfolk, VA. The position supports daily warehouse and production operations with a small team and requires handling, packing, and shipping duties.

The role operates 7:00 AM–3:30 PM in a non-climate-controlled warehouse. Pay ranges from $18.00 to $22.00 per hour, with benefits eligibility for eligible employees.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
• Ability to lift and move products throughout the shift.
• Experience with order picking and packing for shipments.

Responsibilities

• Receive inbound products and unload shipping containers safely and efficiently.
• Pick customer orders and accurately prepare shipments according to established procedures.
• Pack and palletize products for shipping, ensuring secure transport.
• Assist with shipping/receiving activities, including documentation and staging of orders.
• Operate sit-down and stand-up forklifts as needed (about 10% of the role).
• Support product rework and labeling tasks for finished goods.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Lifting

Order picking

Forklift

Shipping processes

Attendance

Willingness to learn

Tools

RF scanners

Job description

Job Title: Warehouse Associate

Job Description

The Warehouse Associate supports daily warehouse and production operations for a collaborative, tenured team responsible for receiving, repackaging, order fulfillment, and shipping. This role works closely with a group of approximately seven colleagues, including warehouse floor associates and administrative staff, to ensure products are accurately received, processed, and shipped in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Receive inbound products and unload shipping containers safely and efficiently.
• Pick customer orders and accurately prepare shipments according to established procedures.
• Pack and palletize products for shipping, ensuring secure and damage-free transport.
• Assist with all shipping and receiving activities, including documentation and staging of orders.
• Operate sit-down and stand-up forklifts as needed (approximately 10% of the role).
• Support product rework operations by opening cartons, replacing components, updating labels, applying barcodes, and preparing finished goods for shipment.
• Assist with inventory activities, including annual inventory counts and general inventory support.
• Use RF scanners and related equipment to complete picking, packing, and shipping tasks.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment.
• Handle products that may arrive stacked at container height and require manual, physical handling.
• Collaborate with team members to support multiple operational functions as business needs require.

Essential Skills

• Previous warehouse experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to lift, move, and handle product throughout the entire shift, including unloading containers.
• Experience with order picking and packing for customer shipments.
• Forklift experience, including sit-down and/or stand-up equipment.
• Comfort working with shipping and receiving processes and warehouse operations.
• Reliable attendance and strong work ethic.
• Willingness to learn and support multiple warehouse and production functions.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with RF scanners for order picking, packing, and inventory support.
• Experience in rework or production support, including repackaging and relabeling products.
• Familiarity with palletizing, shipping documentation, and general warehouse logistics.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a small, collaborative team.

Why Work Here?

Join a long-established U.S.-based manufacturer that has been in business since 1950 and is recognized as a leading supplier of professional-grade tools and equipment for the HVAC, roofing, siding, and building construction industries. You will be part of a stable organization with a nationwide presence and a broad distribution network across North America and international markets. The company has grown through strategic acquisitions, continually strengthening its product portfolio and manufacturing capabilities, offering employees the opportunity to contribute to a respected brand with a strong reputation among contractors and trades professionals.

Work Environment

This is a full-time role with a MondayFriday schedule from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM. The position is based in a non-climate-controlled warehouse environment where products are manually handled and containers are unloaded regularly. The work involves physical activity throughout the shift, collaboration with a small team on the warehouse floor and in administrative support, and the use of forklifts, RF scanners, and standard warehouse equipment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Norfolk, VA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $22.00/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 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 & 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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Norfolk,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 21, 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.

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.

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.