Warehouse Worker

Aerotek; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan — Pre-tax and R

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick)

Job summary

Aerotek in Oakland, CA is hiring a Warehouse Associate II for the Shipping Department. This full-time role runs Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., supporting packing, inventory, and safe equipment use in a roasting/manufacturing facility.

Responsibilities include RF scanning, WMS tasks, and order fulfillment for DTC/wholesale/retail, with forklift training provided. 2–4 years in a warehouse and strong attention to detail are expected.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of previous experience in a medium to large warehouse and/or packaging environment.
• Forklift experience preferred; willingness to complete forklift training and operate equipment safely.
• Experience using RF scanners and WMS systems for inventory, picking, and shipping tasks.
• Background in shipping and receiving, picking, material handling, and pallet jack operation.
• Ability to work with direct-to-consumer (DTC), wholesale, and retail order fulfillment processes.
• Strong attention to detail with consistent adherence to guidelines, policies, and procedures.
• Demonstrated productivity and action-driven work style in a fast-paced warehouse setting.
• Ability to thrive in a changing environment and adapt to new processes or priorities.
• Proven teamwork skills with professional, positive communication and behavior.
• Good command of English language skills, both written and oral.
• Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, and multiplication.
• Ability to work a variety of shifts and maintain a flexible schedule.
• Ability to stand and move for long periods of time (6–8 hours).
• Ability to use fingers and hands, reach, and bend down for extended periods (4–6 hours).
• Ability to move about on foot for long distances or between work sites within the facility.
• Physical capability to move pallets weighing up to 1500 lbs using manual or electric pallet jacks.
• Visual acuity sufficient for reading labels, operating scanners, and performing detailed tasks.

Responsibilities

• Pick and package online, subscription, wholesale, and retail coffee orders accurately and efficiently.
• Weigh out and manually package 4 lb coffee bags according to established procedures.
• Use WMS RF scanners to receive, put away, and move inventory throughout the warehouse.
• Receive equipment and supplies into the warehouse and ensure they are properly documented and stored.
• Operate forklifts, manual and electric pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment safely after training.
• Perform inventory checks and cycle counts to maintain accurate stock levels.
• Report maintenance issues promptly to the supervisor to ensure equipment and facility remain in good working order.
• Follow all Safety and OSHA processes, procedures, and regulations while performing daily tasks.
• Follow Food Safety (FSMA) processes, procedures, and regulations, including Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Complete daily cleaning of work areas, document activities on checklists, and maintain manufacturing housekeeping standards.
• Participate in continuous improvement and 5S projects as directed to enhance efficiency and organization.
• Contribute to a positive work atmosphere by communicating and behaving professionally with customers, suppliers, and co-workers.
• Work productively in a dynamic environment, maintaining high levels of accuracy and throughput.
• Support shipping and receiving activities, including labeling, palletizing, and staging orders.
• Perform other projects and duties as assigned to support overall warehouse and production operations.

Skills

Warehouse experience

RF scanners

WMS systems

Forklift experience

Tools

RF scanners hardware

WMS software

Job description

Job Title: Warehouse Associate II – Shipping Department

This full-time Warehouse Associate II role in the Shipping department operates Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. You support warehouse and packaging operations in a roasting and manufacturing facility, focusing on picking, packing, inventory handling, and safe equipment use. Forklift experience is preferred but not required, as training will be provided. The position involves RF scanner use, manual packing of coffee, and adherence to food safety and Good Manufacturing Practices.

Responsibilities

• Pick and package online, subscription, wholesale, and retail coffee orders accurately and efficiently.

• Weigh out and manually package 4 lb coffee bags according to established procedures.

• Use WMS RF scanners to receive, put away, and move inventory throughout the warehouse.

• Receive equipment and supplies into the warehouse and ensure they are properly documented and stored.

• Operate forklifts, manual and electric pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment safely after training.

• Perform inventory checks and cycle counts to maintain accurate stock levels.

• Report maintenance issues promptly to the supervisor to ensure equipment and facility remain in good working order.

• Follow all Safety and OSHA processes, procedures, and regulations while performing daily tasks.

• Follow Food Safety (FSMA) processes, procedures, and regulations, including Good Manufacturing Practices.

• Complete daily cleaning of work areas, document activities on checklists, and maintain manufacturing housekeeping standards.

• Participate in continuous improvement and 5S projects as directed to enhance efficiency and organization.

• Contribute to a positive work atmosphere by communicating and behaving professionally with customers, suppliers, and co-workers.

• Work productively in a dynamic environment, maintaining high levels of accuracy and throughput.

• Support shipping and receiving activities, including labeling, palletizing, and staging orders.

• Perform other projects and duties as assigned to support overall warehouse and production operations.

Essential Skills

• 2–4 years of previous experience in a medium to large warehouse and/or packaging environment.

• Forklift experience preferred; willingness to complete forklift training and operate equipment safely.

• Experience using RF scanners and WMS systems for inventory, picking, and shipping tasks.

• Background in shipping and receiving, picking, material handling, and pallet jack operation.

• Ability to work with direct-to-consumer (DTC), wholesale, and retail order fulfillment processes.

• Strong attention to detail with consistent adherence to guidelines, policies, and procedures.

• Demonstrated productivity and action-driven work style in a fast-paced warehouse setting.

• Ability to thrive in a changing environment and adapt to new processes or priorities.

• Proven teamwork skills with professional, positive communication and behavior.

• Good command of English language skills, both written and oral.

• Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, and multiplication.

• Ability to work a variety of shifts and maintain a flexible schedule.

• Ability to stand and move for long periods of time (6–8 hours).

• Ability to use fingers and hands, reach, and bend down for extended periods (4–6 hours).

• Ability to move about on foot for long distances or between work sites within the facility.

• Physical capability to move pallets weighing up to 1500 lbs using manual or electric pallet jacks.

• Visual acuity sufficient for reading labels, operating scanners, and performing detailed tasks.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.50 - $19.50/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 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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Oakland,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 5, 2026.

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.