Warehouse Associate

Job Title: Warehouse Associate / Material Handler

Job Description

This role supports a high-volume manufacturing facility that produces small metal parts for the automotive industry using large stamping presses, welding stations, and production lines. As a Warehouse Associate and Material Handler, you move materials throughout the facility, support production goals, and perform a variety of tasks each day. You work in a fast-paced, climate-controlled environment where attention to detail, reliability, and a “no job is too small” mentality are essential.

Shift: 6:30pm-3:15am (OT until 5:15am as needed) M-F (some Saturdays)

Responsibilities

• Move materials and parts throughout the facility to support production lines and departments.
• Use carts or pallet jacks to transport units, totes, and materials safely and efficiently.
• Lift and handle materials averaging up to 50 lbs, including lifting items overhead repeatedly as needed.
• Move and organize at least 1,000 totes per day to meet production and inventory goals.
• Transport parts between different totes to maintain proper organization and workflow.
• Perform repetitive, non-stationary material handling tasks while maintaining a steady work pace.
• Conduct quality checks on parts and materials to ensure they meet required standards.
• Support shipping and receiving activities, including loading and unloading materials.
• Assist with order picking, palletizing, and general warehouse inventory tasks.
• Follow and interpret all written work instructions accurately and consistently.
• Complete all required paperwork and documentation related to materials handling and production activities.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and follow all safety guidelines and procedures.
• Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors to coordinate material flow and resolve issues.
• Contribute to inventory control by accurately handling, counting, and staging materials.
• Work collaboratively with production and warehouse teams to achieve daily production and quality targets.

Essential Skills

• Ability to stand on your feet for 8–10+ hours per day in a production or warehouse environment.
• Ability to lift 30+ lbs repeatedly and handle materials averaging 50 lbs, including overhead lifting.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment such as a production facility or warehouse.
• Comfort performing repetitive manual labor and non-stationary tasks throughout the shift.
• Experience as a material handler, warehouse worker, or in a similar role.
• Ability to use carts or pallet jacks to transport units and materials throughout the facility.
• Strong reliability and punctuality, with the ability to show up on time every scheduled day.
• Ability to interpret and understand written work instructions accurately.
• Ability to complete all necessary paperwork and documentation clearly and correctly.
• Strong communication and organizational skills to manage materials and tasks effectively.
• Comfort working as part of a team while managing responsibilities at an individual station.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment with stamping, welding, or production lines is beneficial.
• Experience in shipping and receiving, order picking, palletizing, or general labor is an advantage.
• Experience conducting quality checks in a warehouse or production setting is helpful.
• Demonstrated track record of excellent attendance and reliability.
• Ability to adapt to different duties depending on production goals and changing priorities.
• Positive, “no job is too small” mindset with a willingness to support the team wherever needed.

Why Work Here?

You join a culture that values people first, with a family-oriented atmosphere that celebrates birthdays and special occasions. The company offers clear opportunities to grow into lead or supervisor roles and provides a shift differential for night shift positions. Schedules are stable with no rotating shifts, and food trucks periodically visit both day and night shifts to provide convenient on-site meal options. Consistent attendance is rewarded with weekly attendance bonuses, and there is an opportunity for pay increases every 30 days during the first 90 days. Leadership is actively engaged, cares about each team member, and is committed to continuously improving the workplace for everyone.

Work Environment

The role is based in a climate-controlled manufacturing and warehouse facility that produces small metal parts using large stamping presses, welding stations, and production lines. Fans are placed throughout the building to support comfort during the shift. You stand on your feet for 8–10 hours per day and perform continuous manual labor, including lifting, moving, and organizing materials and totes. Work is fast paced and physically demanding, but you are part of a supportive team environment where you have your own station while still working closely with others and are never fully alone. Material movement commonly involves carts and pallet jacks, and safety and organization are central to daily operations. Typical attire is appropriate for a manufacturing and warehouse setting, focusing on safety, comfort, and readiness for hands-on work.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of San Antonio, TX.

The pay range for this position is $15.00 - $16.54/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 San Antonio,TX.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 30, 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.