Warehouse Worker

Job Title: Warehouse Worker
Job Description

This role focuses on receiving, storing, and issuing materials, equipment, and other items within a stockroom, warehouse, or storage yard. You will help maintain accurate inventory records, ensure materials are stored safely and efficiently, and support daily operations in a climate-controlled, high-volume distribution environment that ships critical prescriptions nationwide.

Responsibilities

• Receive incoming stock items, verify quantities, and accurately record data manually or using a computer system.
• Count and reconcile stock items, comparing physical counts to inventory records and investigating or correcting any discrepancies.
• Pack and unpack items to be stocked on shelves in stockrooms, warehouses, or storage yards.
• Store items in an orderly, clearly labeled, and accessible manner in warehouses, tool rooms, supply rooms, or other storage areas.
• Mark stock items using identification tags, stamps, electric marking tools, or other labeling equipment to ensure proper tracking.
• Clean and maintain supplies, tools, equipment, and storage areas to ensure compliance with safety and housekeeping standards.
• Keep accurate records of stock usage, damage, and stock handling equipment to support inventory control and reporting.
• Examine and inspect stock items for wear, damage, or defects, and promptly report any issues to supervisors.
• Provide assistance and direction to other stockroom, warehouse, or storage yard workers to support team productivity and workflow.
• Determine appropriate storage methods, identification, and stock locations based on turnover, environmental conditions, and facility capabilities.
• Perform order picking and material handling tasks using RF scanners and related equipment as needed.
• Pick, pack, and prepare orders for shipment with a strong focus on accuracy and timeliness.
• Handle inventory using RF scanners to track stock movement and maintain real-time inventory accuracy.
• Work with a strong sense of urgency and purpose to ensure prescription orders are processed and shipped on time.
• Rotate through multiple departments as needed, including manual opening of items, filling containers, checking orders, and placing orders.
• Stand for extended periods and perform physical tasks such as pushing, pulling, grasping, lifting, and carrying items up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.

Essential Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills to follow instructions, document work, and coordinate with team members.
• Analytical and problem-solving ability to investigate inventory discrepancies and resolve issues efficiently.
• Proven ability to work effectively as a team player while maintaining a high level of attention to detail.
• Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies that support secure and compliant operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
• Experience with picking, packing, and material handling in a warehouse or stockroom environment.
• Ability to use RF scanners or similar devices for inventory management and order processing.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• 5–7 years of related warehouse, stockroom, or inventory experience required.
• Willingness to work a flexible shift schedule, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends as assigned.
• Ability and willingness to stand for at least 8 hours with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability and willingness to perform tasks that include pushing, pulling, grasping, and lifting with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability and willingness to carry up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience in a high-volume distribution or fulfillment environment.
• Familiarity with order picking, packing, and inventory workflows in a climate-controlled warehouse.
• Comfort working with technology such as RF scanners and basic computer systems for data entry and inventory tracking.
• Ability to adapt to different departments and tasks, including manual opening of items, filling containers, checking orders, and placing orders.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain composure and accuracy while working with time-sensitive orders.
• Commitment to following safety procedures and maintaining a clean, organized work area.

Why Work Here?

You will contribute directly to a mission-driven operation that ships millions of life-saving prescriptions across the United States every day. The organization emphasizes the real impact of your work, fostering a culture of urgency, responsibility, and purpose. You will work in a laid-back, casual environment where you can listen to music while you work, enjoy a comfortable dress code, and operate in a clean, climate-controlled facility. This is an opportunity to combine stable, hands-on work with the satisfaction of knowing your efforts help people receive critical medications on time.

Work Environment

The facility is a clean, climate-controlled warehouse environment designed for high-volume prescription fulfillment. Work involves standing for long periods and performing physical tasks such as pushing, pulling, grasping, lifting, and carrying items up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation. Shifts include a flexible schedule with backfill opportunities, such as a Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 5:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. shift and a Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 3:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. shift, supporting continuous operations. The environment is generally laid back and casual; employees may wear jeans, khakis, dress pants, capri pants (no shorter than mid-calf), scrubs, T-shirts, polo shirts, leggings, sweatpants, spandex pants, and jackets, hoodies, or sweaters without pockets. Sneakers and closed-toe shoes are required. Sleeveless shirts, shorts, scarves, dangling jewelry, hats, head coverings, ripped clothing, exposed midriffs, pajama pants, clothing with inappropriate words or graphics, and jackets or hoodies with pockets are not permitted. Employees may keep their phone in their pocket and use one earbud to listen to music while working, but phones may not be used on the floor; repeated violations can result in termination. The work is organized into several departments where specialists perform tasks such as manual opening of items, filling containers, checking orders, and placing orders. Candidates are encouraged to review the provided video overview of the work environment for additional context.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Mechanicsville, VA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $15.00 - $15.00/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 Mechanicsville,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 23, 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.