Warehouse Associate Packaging Associate

Job Description

This role focuses on packaging, shipping, and receiving a variety of delicate and large products in a fast-paced warehouse environment. You will prepare items for safe transport, manage incoming and outgoing inventory, and use shipping systems and RF scanners to ensure accurate, timely order fulfillment.

Responsibilities

• Package delicate and large pieces using bubble wrap and other protective materials to ensure products do not get damaged during transport.
• Assemble and seal boxes securely, labeling them accurately for shipment and inventory tracking.
• Read and interpret order sheets to pull the correct supplies and products for customer orders.
• Pick and pull parts and materials from warehouse inventory according to order requirements.
• Move boxes and materials throughout the warehouse using appropriate material handling equipment.
• Perform basic shipping and receiving duties using UPS and FedEx shipping systems.
• Process incoming shipments by unloading, verifying contents, and recording inventory in the system.
• Track inventory coming in and out of the warehouse using RF scanners and data entry tools.
• Organize warehouse stock, maintain orderly storage areas, and support cycle counts and inventory control activities.
• Use pallet jacks and other material handling tools to load and unload products safely.
• Conduct basic cycle counts to verify inventory accuracy and report discrepancies.
• Support general labor tasks such as loading, unloading, and staging materials as needed.
• Ensure all shipments are recorded and sent out in a timely manner according to business needs.
• Collaborate with team members in warehouse and assembly departments to meet production and shipping deadlines.
• Follow safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized work area.

Essential Skills

• Experience with RF scanners for inventory tracking and order picking.
• Hands-on shipping and receiving experience in a warehouse environment.
• Practical experience using UPS and FedEx shipping systems.
• Ability to read and follow order sheets accurately.
• Computer skills with the ability to enter and update inventory data in a system.
• Experience packaging materials and products, including delicate and large items.
• Experience tracking inventory coming in and out of a warehouse.
• Knowledge of basic cycle counts and inventory control practices.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs (not repetitively) and perform material handling tasks.
• Experience with general labor, material handling, loading, unloading, picking, packing, and order picking.
• Familiarity with pallet jacks and warehouse inventory processes.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and documentation.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Stand-up forklift experience is a plus but not required.
• Experience with sit-down forklifts is beneficial.
• Background in construction, production, or similar environments is helpful.
• Exposure to assembly departments, FM, NPI, or medical production environments is an advantage.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, upbeat warehouse setting.
• Ability to adapt to varying workloads and occasional overtime based on business needs.

Why Work Here?

You will join a clean, organized, and upbeat warehouse environment where teamwork and efficiency are highly valued. The operation maintains a steady MondayFriday schedule with daytime hours, supporting a predictable work-life balance while still offering overtime opportunities when business needs increase. You will gain hands-on experience across warehouse, assembly, and production areas, including exposure to specialized operations such as NPI and medical production, helping you build versatile skills and grow your career in logistics and operations.

Work Environment

The role is based in a basic but clean warehouse setting with approximately 1015 employees, creating a close-knit and collaborative team atmosphere. The pace is fast and upbeat, with activity across warehouse, assembly, and production departments, including FM, NPI, and medical production operations. The standard work schedule is Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with hours that may vary based on business needs and some overtime required during peak periods. You will work with RF scanners, computers for data entry, UPS and FedEx shipping systems, pallet jacks, and potentially forklifts (stand-up or sit-down if qualified). The environment emphasizes safety, cleanliness, and organization, with typical warehouse attire appropriate for material handling and production activities.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Newark, CA.

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $23.00/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)

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Newark, CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 23, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in Newark,CA.

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.