**Job Title: Warehouse Associate** **Job Description** The Warehouse Associate plays a crucial role in facilitating multiple aspects of material handling and warehousing under the guidance of the Warehouse Supervisor. **Responsibilities** + Facilitate receiving, handling, and shipping of sales, distribution, and service orders using computer-based inventory handling software, forklifts, pallet jacks, battery-powered pallet jacks, and various packaging equipment. + Perform and document scheduled checks of the facility and inventory as directed by department personnel and/or supervisor. + Assist with the implementation and maintenance of Continuous Improvement 5S and Lean activities to improve flow and reduce waste. + Confirm, follow-up, initiate, and close deliveries on a timely basis. + Create orders for operational supplies and consumables, as well as confirm, follow-up, and maintain orders. + Participate in cycle counts. + Facilitate above processes and procedures while maintaining measurable and productive output. **Essential Skills** + Proficiency in forklift operation. + Strong understanding of inventory and material handling. + Experience with inventory control and warehouse management systems. + Proficiency in shipping and receiving procedures. + Ability to operate pallet jacks and perform cycle counting. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Working knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office software, with emphasis on computer-based ERP inventory management systems: Preferred. + Valid driver's license that meets insurance standards. + Material handling certification, such as forklift operator's certificate. **Why Work Here?** Join a company with a global reach, featuring the largest selection of vacuum pumps for industrial applications worldwide. Benefit from an attractive package including medical, dental, vision, EAP, tuition reimbursement, Legal Plan, 401K, PTO, and more. Enjoy opportunities for growth through on-the-job training, paid certifications, tuition reimbursement, and a culture that values promotion from within. **Work Environment** The work environment is climate-controlled, ensuring a comfortable setting for all employees. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Virginia Beach, Virginia. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $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 Jun 30, 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.