Warehouse Worker
AerotekJob Title: Warehouse WorkerJob Description
This role combines warehouse operations and machine operation, with approximately half of the time spent on general warehouse activities and the other half operating production machinery. Machine operation training is provided on site, and employees receive cross-training to work across different functions in a modern steel-related facility.
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• Perform general warehouse duties, including material handling, loading, and unloading products.
• Operate forklifts safely to move, stack, and organize inventory and materials within the warehouse.
• Support inventory activities by picking, staging, and tracking materials according to production and shipping requirements.
• Operate production machinery as trained on site, following all safety and operating procedures.
• Assist with production tasks to ensure materials are processed efficiently and accurately.
• Handle materials in a safe and organized manner to maintain a clean and efficient warehouse environment.
• Follow established processes and work instructions while maintaining quality and productivity standards.
• Participate in cross-training to perform multiple functions within the warehouse and production areas.
• Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors regarding workflow, issues, and safety concerns.
• Adhere to all safety guidelines and company policies while working on the warehouse floor and with machinery.
Essential Skills
• Prior warehouse experience, including exposure to material handling and inventory-related tasks.
• Experience with machine operation in a production or manufacturing environment is strongly preferred.
• Ability to operate or learn to operate forklifts and other warehouse equipment safely.
• Comfort working in a steel or industrial warehouse environment.
• Capability to perform physical tasks such as loading, picking, and moving materials.
• Strong attention to safety, quality, and detail when handling materials and operating machinery.
• Ability to follow instructions and standard operating procedures accurately.
• Reliable attendance and willingness to work assigned shift hours, including early mornings, afternoons, or overnights.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
• Prior experience in a steel, metal, or similar industrial warehouse environment is a plus.
• Previous forklift certification or experience is beneficial.
• Experience with inventory processes such as picking, staging, and basic tracking is helpful.
• Willingness to be trained on site and cross-trained across multiple warehouse and machine operation tasks.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced production setting.
• Good communication skills for interacting with supervisors and team members during on-site interviews and daily work.
Why Work Here?
Employees join a well-organized, modern industrial facility that offers on-site training and cross-training, allowing them to build versatile skills across warehouse and machine operation functions. The environment is described as a nice facility, with structured shifts and opportunities to learn new equipment and processes. Team members benefit from a stable, production-focused workplace that values safety, skill development, and consistent work schedules, including shift differentials for afternoon and overnight shifts.
Work Environment
The role is based in an industrial steel-related warehouse and production facility that operates multiple shifts. Employees work on 1st shift (5:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.), 2nd shift (1:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a shift differential), or 3rd shift (9:00 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. with a higher shift differential). The environment involves regular use of forklifts, warehouse equipment, and production machinery, with on-site training provided. Work is hands-on and physical, focused on loading, picking, material handling, and machine operation in a clean, well-maintained facility. Dress is typical for an industrial warehouse setting, with ap