Warehouse Associate

Job Title: Warehouse Associate
Job Description

The Warehouse Associate (Sorter/Unloader) plays a critical role in daily warehouse operations by ensuring incoming donations are unloaded, sorted, and processed efficiently and safely. This role involves handling a high volume of goods, organizing materials for future distribution or sale, and maintaining a clean, orderly workspace. The position is well-suited for dependable, hardworking individuals who enjoy physical work, pay close attention to detail, and thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. By handling donated goods responsibly, the Warehouse Associate supports both operational success and broader mission-driven goals.

Responsibilities

• Unload incoming trucks safely and efficiently, ensuring all donated goods are handled with care.
• Sort donated items by quality, category, and destination to prepare them for distribution or sale.
• Organize and stage materials for future processing, storage, or shipment according to standard procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area, including regular housekeeping of workstations and shared spaces.
• Follow standard operating procedures and safety protocols while performing all warehouse tasks.
• Assist with picking, packing, and packaging items as needed to support warehouse operations.
• Handle general labor and material handling tasks, including moving, stacking, and arranging products and donations.
• Support basic warehouse inventory activities, such as identifying, labeling, and tracking items.
• Collaborate with team members to meet daily productivity and accuracy goals.
• Communicate clearly with supervisors and coworkers regarding workflow, issues, and safety concerns.
• Perform repetitive tasks with consistency and attention to detail, ensuring quality standards are met.
• Adapt to changing priorities and tasks throughout the shift to support overall warehouse efficiency.

Essential Skills

• Physical stamina and endurance to perform frequent lifting, bending, and movement throughout the shift.
• Strong attention to detail when sorting, handling, and organizing donated goods.
• Effective time management and efficiency to handle continuous workflow in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to collaborate and work as part of a team to achieve shared goals.
• Clear communication skills to interact with supervisors and coworkers.
• Strong safety awareness and commitment to following safety protocols and guidelines.
• Basic awareness of inventory or logistics processes.
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures and directions from supervisors.
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and consistent attendance.
• Flexibility to work weekends and varied shifts.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks with consistency and maintain focus.
• Positive attitude and problem-solving mindset.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience operating basic warehouse equipment such as pallet jacks, conveyors, and balers (preferred).
• Experience with material handling, picking, packing, and general labor in a warehouse environment (preferred).
• Exposure to or experience with forklift operations (preferred).
• Familiarity with warehouse inventory processes and packaging tasks.
• Willingness to learn new processes, equipment, and systems.
• Comfort working in an active, non-desk role that requires continuous movement.

Why Work Here?

You will work a structured schedule with consistent hours, providing a dependable income and predictable routine. This role offers an excellent entry point for those looking to start or grow a career in warehouse operations, logistics, or distribution. You will join a supportive environment where teamwork, collaboration, and mutual respect are highly valued. The position allows you to build transferable skills in logistics, organization, and equipment handling that can support long-term career growth. You will also contribute to a mission-driven organization that creates positive community impact through the responsible handling of donated goods. For individuals who prefer active, physical work over a desk job, this opportunity provides engaging, hands-on responsibilities each day.

Work Environment

This role follows a 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. schedule in a fast-paced warehouse setting with continuous activity throughout the day. You can expect exposure to varying temperatures depending on the season and warehouse conditions. The work involves frequent lifting, bending, and movement, along with moderate noise levels from equipment and machinery. You will operate in a team-based environment where responsibilities and goals are shared across the group. The organization maintains a strong safety-first culture, and you must adhere to all safety protocols and guidelines at all times. Daily tasks involve handling a wide range of donated goods that may differ in size, weight, and condition, requiring care, adaptability, and consistent attention to safe material handling practices.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Buffalo, NY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $19.00/hr.

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 Buffalo,NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 14, 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.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.