Warehouse Associate

Job Title: Warehouse Associate Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Warehouse Associate to join our dynamic team. You will play a key role in receiving and put-away of inbound freight, picking and shipping customer orders, and managing product distribution in accordance with procedural standards. Your contributions will ensure that our warehouse remains organized, safe, and efficient.

Responsibilities

• Receive and put-away all inbound freight according to procedural standards.

• Pick and ship customer orders as well as 3PL items according to procedural standards.

• Manage product distribution to and from manufacturing.

• Apply FIFO/FEFO rotation principles.

• Maintain cleanliness and organization of warehouse stocking areas, adhering to federal, state, and local safety rules.

• Tag items in the warehouse with appropriate labels such as barcode labels and allergen stickers.

• Ensure stocked items are organized, allergen-separated, and easily accessible.

• Inspect inventory items for defects or damage and report findings to the Inventory Control Department.

• Report quality defects of ingredients to the Quality Control team.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in RF scanning systems.

• Experience operating reach trucks and hi-lows.

• Knowledge of the FIFO system.

• Ability to work off pick lists and system-driven reports.

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.

• Ability to build strong working relationships and collaborate efficiently.

• Self-motivation, confidence, energy, and the ability to work under pressure.

• Detail-oriented with standard mathematical acumen.

• Sound understanding and application of safety rules and regulations.

• Ability to use warehouse equipment such as reach trucks, hand trucks, and pallet jacks.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to multi-task effectively.

• Standard ability to apply general mathematical concepts.

Why Work Here?

Join a rapidly growing team where the company has doubled in size over the past four years. Experience significant growth opportunities and be part of a thriving and dynamic work environment.

Work Environment

The position operates during the 3rd shift (11pm-7am) and involves working in dry, refrigerated, and freezer conditions. You will regularly work near moving machinery and mechanical parts, occasionally in high places. The role may expose you to wet and humid conditions, temperature extremes, fumes, airborne particles, and vibrations. The noise level is typically moderate. Products manufactured in the facility may contain peanuts, milk, and tree nuts. Physical requirements include regular standing, walking, talking, and listening during the production shift, as well as frequent lifting of up to 25 pounds and occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.50/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 East Brunswick,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 31, 2025.

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.