Warehouseman

Aerotek; Brandenburg (KY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Job summary

Aerotek in Brandenburg, KY is seeking a Warehouseman to load, unload, and move materials in a metal manufacturing environment. The role uses overhead cranes and forklifts, maintains inventory, and supports production lines by supplying raw materials.

You will perform shipping/receiving tasks, use computer systems for tagging, and keep a safe, organized work area while following safety protocols. This contract-to-hire position offers weekly pay and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience operating forklifts in a production or warehouse environment.
• Ability to safely operate overhead cranes for loading and unloading materials.
• Background in material handling, including loading, unloading, and moving materials within a plant.
• Experience in shipping and receiving within a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Basic computer skills to perform inventory tagging, shipping, and receiving functions.
• Ability to support production operations by maintaining a steady flow of raw materials to production lines.
• Capability to work safely around steel and other potentially dangerous materials.
• Ability to work in a physically demanding role that involves lifting, moving, and handling heavy materials.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload materials using overhead cranes and forklifts, ensuring safe and efficient handling at all times.
• Move materials throughout the plant to support production needs and maintain continuous operations.
• Receive incoming inventory and accurately tag materials to ensure proper tracking and organization.
• Maintain production line equipment by supplying raw materials in a timely manner to eliminate or reduce downtime.
• Perform computer-based functions to tag, ship, and receive materials, ensuring accurate data entry and record-keeping.
• Support shipping and receiving activities, including staging, organizing, and verifying materials.
• Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe work area in accordance with plant standards.
• Follow all safety protocols and procedures while working with steel and other potentially hazardous materials.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support overall plant and warehouse operations.

Skills

Forklift operation

Overhead crane operation

Material handling

Shipping & receiving

Basic computer skills

Production support

Safety around heavy materials

Physical stamina

Job description

Warehouseman

Job Description

This Warehouse position is responsible for efficiently loading, unloading, and moving materials within a metal manufacturing plant. The role involves operating overhead cranes and forklifts, managing inventory, and ensuring production line equipment is continuously supplied with raw materials to minimize downtime. The Warehouseman also uses computer systems for inventory tagging, shipping, and receiving, and supports overall plant operations by performing additional tasks as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload materials using overhead cranes and forklifts, ensuring safe and efficient handling at all times.
• Move materials throughout the plant to support production needs and maintain continuous operations.
• Receive incoming inventory and accurately tag materials to ensure proper tracking and organization.
• Maintain production line equipment by supplying raw materials in a timely manner to eliminate or reduce downtime.
• Perform computer-based functions to tag, ship, and receive materials, ensuring accurate data entry and record-keeping.
• Support shipping and receiving activities, including staging, organizing, and verifying materials.
• Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe work area in accordance with plant standards.
• Follow all safety protocols and procedures while working with steel and other potentially hazardous materials.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support overall plant and warehouse operations.

Essential Skills

• Experience operating forklifts in a production or warehouse environment.
• Ability to safely operate overhead cranes for loading and unloading materials.
• Background in material handling, including loading, unloading, and moving materials within a plant.
• Experience in shipping and receiving within a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Basic computer skills to perform inventory tagging, shipping, and receiving functions.
• Ability to support production operations by maintaining a steady flow of raw materials to production lines.
• Capability to work safely around steel and other potentially dangerous materials.
• Ability to work in a physically demanding role that involves lifting, moving, and handling heavy materials.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Prior experience in a metal or general manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with inventory management processes and systems.
• Comfort working in varying temperature conditions typical of a metal manufacturing facility.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure accurate tagging, tracking, and documentation of materials.
• Willingness to perform a variety of tasks to support overall plant operations.

Why Work Here?

The company prioritizes professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities, structured training programs, and clear paths for career advancement. Employees benefit from a comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive compensation, health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. Safety is a core value, with rigorous safety standards and ongoing training designed to ensure a safe and supportive work environment for everyone.

Work Environment

This role is based in a metal manufacturing facility where you will work closely with steel and other heavy materials. The environment can be hot in the summer and cold in the winter, reflecting typical conditions in an industrial plant. You will work around overhead cranes, forklifts, and other production equipment, following strict safety protocols to manage the risks associated with large and potentially dangerous materials. The position involves physical activity, including standing, walking, and handling materials throughout the shift, in a fast-paced and safety-focused setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Brandenburg, KY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.50/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 Brandenburg,KY.

Application Deadline

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

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.