Warehouse Associate

Warehouse Associate

Employer: Aerotek. SHIFTS/PAY: Base is $20/hr (1st shift M-F 5 am - 1:30 pm) 2nd shift + $21.50 (M-F 1pm - 9:30pm) 3rd shift + $22.50 (M-F 9pm - 5:30am) WKND Days + $23 (F-Sun 5 am - 5:30 pm) WKND Nights + $23.75 (F-Sun 5 pm - 5:30 am) Job Title: Warehouse Associate/ FORKLIFT OPERATOR Job Description The Warehouse Associate safely operates industrial trucks, including sit-down and stand-up forklifts and reach trucks, to load, unload, transport, and stack goods in a fast-paced warehouse and distribution environment. This role focuses on accurate material handling, inventory management, and order preparation to support a high-volume operation serving data center logistics. Responsibilities - Operate sit-down and stand-up forklifts and reach trucks safely to load, unload, transport, and stack goods within the warehouse and distribution areas. - Conduct pre-shift and routine safety checks on forklifts, reach trucks, and related equipment to ensure proper and safe operation. - Handle materials efficiently, including moving pallets, cartons, and other inventory items to designated storage and staging locations. - Perform order picking and packing activities to prepare customer orders accurately and on time for shipping. - Support general labor tasks such as staging materials, consolidating pallets, and maintaining organized work areas. - Assist with inventory management activities, including counting, tracking, and verifying stock locations and quantities. - Follow established warehouse processes and safety procedures at all times to maintain a safe work environment. - Participate in and successfully complete a forklift skills test within the first one to two days of employment. - Collaborate with team members and leadership to meet daily productivity and quality targets. - Maintain cleanliness and organization of workstations, aisles, and storage areas to support efficient warehouse operations. Essential Skills - Proven ability to safely operate industrial trucks, includ