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Job Title: Warehouse Associate

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Warehouse Associate to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for receiving, stocking, and managing inventory, as well as preparing shipments and coordinating logistics for both domestic and international destinations.

Responsibilities

+ Check incoming inventory for quality issues and receive it in Fishbowl.

+ Stock received inventory in proper locations or prepare to send off-site when required.

+ Perform cycle counts and full inventory counts as needed and investigate any discrepancies.

+ Pull parts required for orders and package them according to destination requirements.

+ Arrange UPS courier shipments for domestic customers when applicable.

+ Coordinate with export staff on international shipments.

+ Load outbound shipments onto trucks/containers as needed.

+ Provide Assembly and R&D personnel with required inventory for their operations.

+ Manage stock of packaging supplies.

+ Build assemblies as needed.

+ Other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

+ Forklift operation, shipping and receiving, packing, and picking.

+ Material handling and good assembly experience.

+ Experience in warehouse and working on docks doing shipping and receiving.

+ 6 months of shipping, receiving, or hands-on assembly experience.

+ High attention to detail and ability to follow directions.

+ Ability to read work orders to build different products.

+ Understanding of computer systems for dock operations.

+ Skills in inventory management, pallet jack operation, assembly, hand tools, production, power tools, general labor, tape measure use, assembling, pick, warehouse inventory, order picking, and shipping & receiving.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Previous shipping and receiving experience or any dock work is substantial.

+ Forklift certification is not necessary, as training and recertification will be provided.

+ Experience with companies similar to a pioneer type is a plus.

+ No specific certifications or educational requirements are needed.

Why Work Here?

We offer a competitive salary package and bonus program, along with a robust benefits package that includes an excellent 401K program, health, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage.

Work Environment

This position is for the 1st Shift, from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm, with a 30-minute lunch and two 15-minute breaks. You will be working in a smaller warehouse environment that consists of roughly 5-7 employees.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Grimes, IA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $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 Grimes,IA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 17, 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.