Warehouse Worker

Job Title: Warehouse Worker

Job Description

Operate Crown stand-up reach trucks to move raw materials, packaging, and finished goods. Load and unload trailers, stage materials for production and shipping, and maintain accurate inventory using RF scanners and warehouse management systems. Perform daily equipment inspections and report any mechanical issues. Follow all GMP, HACCP, and OSHA safety protocols, assist with general warehouse duties including pallet wrapping, labeling, and sanitation, and communicate effectively with production, shipping, and quality teams.

Responsibilities

• Operate stand-up reach trucks for material movement.

• Load/unload trailers and stage materials for production and shipping.

• Maintain accurate inventory with RF scanners and warehouse management systems.

• Perform daily equipment inspections and report mechanical issues.

• Adhere to all GMP, HACCP, and OSHA safety protocols.

• Assist with pallet wrapping, labeling, and sanitation.

• Communicate effectively with production, shipping, and quality teams.

Essential Skills

• Minimum 1 year of experience operating stand-up reach trucks.

• Valid forklift certification or ability to obtain one.

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Ability to lift 50+ lbs and work in hot/cold conditions.

• Strong attention to detail, time management, and safety awareness.

• Willingness to work overtime, weekends, or holidays as needed.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in a food manufacturing or warehouse environment preferred.

Why Work Here?

Competitive hourly rate with an overnight shift premium. Health, dental, vision, and life insurance. Paid time off and 401(k) with company match. Opportunities for advancement and cross-training. A clean, team-oriented work environment with purpose-driven products.

Work Environment

Work hours are from 3:00pm to 11:00pm, Sunday through Thursday . The warehouse is fast-paced and deadline-driven to support overnight production and shipping. The facility is well-lit with moderate to high noise levels from machinery and forklifts. Temperature varies by area, with cooler zones for storage and warmer zones near ovens or production lines. Physical demands include frequent standing, walking, and operating forklifts, regular lifting of 40–50 lbs, bending, and reaching. Personal protective equipment such as steel-toe boots, gloves, and safety vests are required. The facility follows GMP and HACCP food safety protocols, with daily sanitation routines and strict hygiene standards. Team culture is collaborative and supportive, with clear communication across departments and supervisors on-site to provide guidance and ensure safety compliance. Equipment used includes stand-up reach trucks, RF scanners, pallet jacks, shrink wrap machines, and warehouse management systems, with daily equipment checks and maintenance logs required.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Piscataway, NJ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $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 Piscataway,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 16, 2026.

About Aerotek:

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 meets 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 solving for 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.

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.