Warehouse Associate

Aerotek; Richmond (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transit benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave

Job summary

Aerotek in Richmond, CA is seeking a Warehouse Associate for a contract-to-hire role. You will support warehouse operations by accurately handling, scanning, and processing customer boxes and items, ensuring orders are pulled correctly and rush deliveries are handled promptly.

The job is onsite in a family-like warehouse environment with a small team, heavy lifting, and fast pace. You will work independently on orders but collaborate with colleagues as needed, maintaining safety,

Qualifications

• Experience working in a warehouse environment, including order pulling and order picking.
• Ability to perform heavy lifting and sustain heavy physical work throughout the workday.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven setting.
• Strong general labor skills with attention to accuracy and detail.
• Ability to handle and safeguard sensitive and confidential information.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills, including the ability to speak and communicate clearly in English with customers and coworkers.
• Basic reading and writing skills.
• Basic understanding of using a PC for simple tasks such as looking up orders or entering information.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Receive, handle, and stock customer boxes and items with accuracy and care.
• Scan incoming boxes and items using barcodes to ensure proper tracking and inventory control.
• Process work orders in a timely and accurate manner to support daily warehouse operations.
• Handle rush deliveries and prioritize urgent orders to meet tight deadlines.
• Perform order pulling and order picking tasks throughout the day in a fast-paced environment.
• Carry out general labor duties, including heavy lifting and moving materials as needed.
• Maintain the security and confidentiality of sensitive and confidential information.
• Communicate clearly with coworkers and customers to ensure smooth coordination of warehouse activities.
• Work independently on assigned tasks while collaborating effectively with the warehouse team when needed.
• Follow all safety procedures and guidelines to maintain a safe working environment.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Heavy lifting

Fast-paced environment

Attention to detail

Confidential information handling

English communication

Basic PC skills

Teamwork

Tools

Barcode scanning equipment

Job description

Job Title: Warehouse Associate

Job Description

This role focuses on supporting warehouse operations by accurately handling, scanning, and processing customer boxes and items in a fast-paced, labor-intensive environment. You ensure orders are pulled correctly, rush deliveries are handled promptly, and all materials are safeguarded with care and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Receive, handle, and stock customer boxes and items with accuracy and care.
• Scan incoming boxes and items using barcodes to ensure proper tracking and inventory control.
• Process work orders in a timely and accurate manner to support daily warehouse operations.
• Handle rush deliveries and prioritize urgent orders to meet tight deadlines.
• Perform order pulling and order picking tasks throughout the day in a fast-paced environment.
• Carry out general labor duties, including heavy lifting and moving materials as needed.
• Maintain the security and confidentiality of sensitive and confidential information.
• Communicate clearly with coworkers and customers to ensure smooth coordination of warehouse activities.
• Work independently on assigned tasks while collaborating effectively with the warehouse team when needed.
• Follow all safety procedures and guidelines to maintain a safe working environment.

Essential Skills

• Experience working in a warehouse environment, including order pulling and order picking.
• Ability to perform heavy lifting and sustain heavy physical work throughout the workday.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven setting.
• Strong general labor skills with attention to accuracy and detail.
• Ability to handle and safeguard sensitive and confidential information.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills, including the ability to speak and communicate clearly in English with customers and coworkers.
• Basic reading and writing skills.
• Basic understanding of using a PC for simple tasks such as looking up orders or entering information.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Prior experience in warehouse operations, order picking, or general labor is beneficial.
• Comfort working with barcoding and scanning equipment.
• Interest in eventually transitioning into a driver role as opportunities arise.

Why Work Here?

You join a close-knit, family-oriented organization that values reliability, teamwork, and a strong work ethic. The environment offers consistent, hands-on work with clear expectations and opportunities to learn warehouse operations from the ground up. As you gain experience, you have the chance to grow into new responsibilities, including transitioning into a driver role, providing a clear pathway for professional development.

Work Environment

The role is based in a family-owned, deadline-intensive warehouse environment with a small team of approximately eight coworkers. Work is labor intensive and involves heavy order pulling, lifting, and general warehouse tasks throughout the day. You typically work individually on your assigned orders but must be comfortable collaborating with the team when needed. The pace is fast, with frequent rush deliveries and time-sensitive work orders. The setting is a traditional warehouse facility, where practical, comfortable attire suitable for physical work is expected. Over time, there is potential to transition into a driving role, which adds variety and growth to the work experience.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Richmond, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.18 - $19.18/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)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 30, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Richmond,CA.

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.

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.

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.