Warehouse Associate

Job Title: Warehouse Associate / Packager 1st Shift 6am-2:30pm $18.50/hr -- 2nd Shift 2pm-10:30pm $19.50/hr

Job Description

The Warehouse Associate / Packager supports production operations by filling, labeling, packaging, and palletizing grease products according to established specifications. In this role, you set up and adjust equipment, follow detailed fill sheets and written instructions, and ensure all packaged materials meet customer and quality requirements. You maintain a clean, safe work environment, report safety or mechanical concerns promptly, and work collaboratively across all production areas. The position requires strong basic math skills, the ability to read and follow written instructions in English, and the physical capability to lift heavy containers and work in a high‑heat factory environment.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and adjust filling and dispensing equipment, including valves, scales, and control systems, for grease and related products.
• Prepare containers for filling by ensuring they are clean, correctly labeled or stenciled, and meet product specifications.
• Fill, seal, and package containers ranging from 50‑lb units to 400‑lb drums according to established procedures and customer requirements.
• Palletize packaged products safely and efficiently, ensuring stable and accurate stacking for storage and shipment.
• Follow work orders, fill sheets, and written specifications to ensure correct product, quantity, and packaging configuration.
• Calibrate and verify scales and other measurement devices to maintain accurate fill weights and volumes.
• Monitor equipment during operation, recognize malfunctions or irregularities, and report issues promptly to minimize downtime.
• Inspect products and packaging for quality, including correct labels, measurements, and overall appearance, and take action when defects are identified.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard‑free work area by following housekeeping standards and cleaning up spills or debris.
• Adhere to all safety procedures, standard work methods, and personal protective equipment requirements in a high‑heat, industrial environment.
• Document production activity as required, including counts, weights, lot information, and any issues encountered during the shift.
• Collaborate with supervisors and team members across all production areas to meet daily production goals and resolve issues.
• Rotate across multiple production tasks and stations as needed to support overall workflow and coverage.
• Manage time effectively to meet production schedules, minimize downtime, and keep packaging and filling operations running smoothly.
• Perform repetitive packaging and filling tasks while maintaining consistent productivity, accuracy, and attention to detail.

Essential Skills

• Experience with filling and dispensing operations, including setting up and operating filling equipment, valves, scales, and dispensing systems.
• Proficiency in packaging and palletizing, including labeling, stenciling, sealing, and stacking containers from 50‑lb units to 400‑lb drums.
• Ability to read and accurately follow fill sheets, work orders, and written product specifications.
• Basic mechanical aptitude to recognize equipment malfunctions and report issues promptly.
• Ability to operate production controls such as valves, switches, and control systems safely and correctly.
• Strong basic math and measurement skills for weights, volumes, and fill accuracy.
• Commitment to safety compliance, including following standard work methods and PPE requirements in a high‑heat industrial environment.
• Awareness of quality control standards and the ability to identify product and packaging quality issues.
• Ability to keep work areas clean, organized, and free of hazards.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English clearly to understand instructions and document production activity.
• Collaborative approach to working with supervisors and team members across production areas.
• Adaptability and willingness to rotate across multiple production tasks as needed.
• Physical ability to lift 50‑lb containers, palletize heavy drums, and stand or walk for extended periods.
• Comfort working in a factory environment that may reach extreme temperatures in summer.
• Reliable attendance and strong work ethic, consistently arriving ready to work and maintaining steady productivity.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Attention to detail to ensure accurate labeling, measurements, and adherence to product specifications.
• Effective time management skills to prioritize tasks and meet production schedules.
• Problem‑solving ability to quickly identify issues with equipment, materials, or workflow and alert supervisors when needed.
• Experience with general labor tasks in a warehouse or production environment.
• Inventory handling or inventory control processes.
• Familiarity with pallets, palletizing techniques, and safe material handling practices.
• Experience using RF scanners in a warehouse or production setting.
• Previous exposure to packaging operations and quality control checks in a manufacturing environment.
• Comfort performing repetitive tasks while maintaining accuracy and speed.

Why Work Here?

You join a production team that invests in your safety and long‑term growth. Personal protective equipment is provided so you can focus on doing your best work in a safe environment. The organization supports career development and offers clear opportunities for advancement, with a strong culture of promoting from within for team members who show reliability, initiative, and strong performance.

Work Environment

This role is based in a factory and warehouse production setting that involves filling, packaging, and palletizing grease products. You work around industrial equipment such as filling machines, scales, valves, and control systems, and you handle containers ranging from 50‑lb units to 400‑lb drums. The environment can reach high temperatures, especially in the summer, and requires standing, walking, lifting, and performing repetitive tasks for extended periods. Personal protective equipment is provided and required, and the facility emphasizes safe work practices, clean and organized work areas, and adherence to established procedures throughout the shift.

This is a Contract position based out of Batavia, NY.

The pay range for this position is $18.50 - $19.50/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Batavia,NY.

This position is anticipated to close on May 8, 2026.

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.