Warehouse Associate

Job Title: Warehouse Associate (Reach Truck)
Job Description

This role focuses on mechanical assembly, manual packaging, and shipping preparation in a busy warehouse and production environment. You will use hand and power tools to assemble products, securely package finished goods, and occasionally operate a reach truck to move pallets, while maintaining a strong commitment to safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical assembly of polymer insulators using hand and power tools, tightening nuts and bolts to meet quality specifications.
• Prepare assembled units for shipment by verifying they are structurally sound and ready for packaging.
• Securely pack finished products into shipping boxes in accordance with company packaging guidelines.
• Operate a reach truck forklift occasionally to safely move, stage, and stack pallets throughout the warehouse.
• Label and organize boxed products to ensure accurate and efficient handoff to the shipping department.
• Handle materials safely, including loading and unloading items as needed to support warehouse operations.
• Follow all company safety standards and maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free assembly and packaging area.
• Report any damaged goods, tool malfunctions, or safety hazards immediately to the supervisor for prompt resolution.
• Perform general physical warehouse duties and other tasks as assigned by management to support overall logistics and production needs.

Essential Skills

• Experience with material handling in a warehouse or production environment.
• Ability to use hand tools and power tools safely and efficiently for mechanical assembly tasks.
• Capability to perform packing and general labor tasks, including loading and unloading materials.
• Experience operating a forklift or reach truck, or strong willingness to learn safe forklift operating practices.
• Ability to stand and walk for the duration of the shift.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull heavy objects on a regular basis.
• Manual dexterity to operate power tools and handle small hardware such as nuts and bolts accurately.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Comfort working around moving mechanical parts, fumes, or airborne particles with appropriate safety measures.
• Attention to detail when labeling, organizing, and preparing products for shipment.
• Reliability and consistency in following safety procedures and reporting issues promptly.
• Willingness to perform a variety of warehouse duties as needed to support the team.

Why Work Here?

You will join a stable operation that offers consistent hours and a supportive team environment. Many team members in supervisory and lead roles have long tenure, providing experienced guidance and a sense of continuity. When you transition to a permanent role, you can look forward to a strong benefits package and long-term growth opportunities.

Work Environment

This position follows a Monday through Friday schedule from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. You will work in a non-climate-controlled production facility that can be very hot in the summer, and you are allowed to keep water at your workstation to stay hydrated. The environment includes exposure to moving mechanical parts and occasional fumes or airborne particles, with a noise level that is typically moderate. The company provides reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role, and emphasizes safe work practices in all areas of the facility.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Virginia Beach, VA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $18.00/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 Virginia Beach,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 17, 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.