Warehouse Worker

The warehouse worker receives, stores, and issues materials, equipment, and other items in a stockroom, warehouse, or storage yard. This role ensures inventory accuracy, maintains organized storage areas, and supports efficient material handling and distribution operations.

Responsibilities

• Receive incoming stock items, verify quantities, and accurately record data manually or using a computer system.
• Count and document stock items on a regular basis to maintain accurate inventory records.
• Pack and unpack items to be stocked on shelves in stockrooms, warehouses, or storage yards.
• Verify inventory computations by comparing them to physical counts of stock and investigate discrepancies or correct errors as needed.
• Store items in an orderly, safe, and accessible manner in warehouses, tool rooms, supply rooms, or other designated areas.
• Label and identify stock items using identification tags, stamps, electric marking tools, or other labeling equipment.
• Clean and maintain supplies, tools, equipment, and storage areas to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Keep detailed records on the use, movement, and condition of stock items and stock handling equipment, including any damage.
• Examine and inspect stock items for wear, defects, or damage and promptly report issues to supervisors.
• Provide assistance, guidance, or direction to other stockroom, warehouse, or storage yard workers to support team efficiency.
• Use RF scanners and other warehouse equipment to locate, pick, pack, and load materials as required.
• Support material handling activities such as receiving, storage, inventory control, packing, and loading to meet operational needs.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills to document inventory and coordinate with team members.
• Analytical and problem-solving ability to investigate inventory discrepancies and resolve stock issues.
• Ability to work effectively as a team player while maintaining a high level of attention to detail.
• Knowledge of relevant warehouse equipment and tools used for receiving, storing, and moving materials.
• Knowledge of policies, procedures, and strategies that support secure and safe operations for the protection of people, data, property, and facilities.
• Prior warehouse experience in pick, pack, and load operations, with 2–4 years of related experience required.
• Experience using RF scanners for inventory and material handling tasks.
• High school diploma or GED.

• 2–4 years of experience in a warehouse, stockroom, or material handling role; previous titles such as Material Handler are relevant.
• Experience with receiving, storage, inventory control, packing, and material handling processes.
• Ability to maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas in compliance with safety regulations.
• Comfort working with both manual and computerized inventory recording systems.
• Capability to inspect materials and equipment for wear, defects, or damage and report findings accurately.

You join a team-oriented environment that values reliability, attention to detail, and safe operations. You gain hands-on experience with core warehouse processes and equipment while working a consistent schedule that supports predictable planning outside of work. The role offers the opportunity to build and strengthen your material handling and inventory management skills in a structured, process-driven setting.

Work Environment

This role is based in a warehouse, stockroom, or storage yard environment where you handle materials, supplies, and equipment throughout your shift. You work Monday through Thursday from 4:30 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. using tools such as RF scanners, labeling equipment, and standard material handling equipment. The position involves standing, walking, and moving items in storage areas while maintaining clean, orderly, and safe workspaces in compliance with safety regulations. Dress is practical and suitable for a warehouse setting, with appropriate attire and footwear to support safe material handling.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Old Lyme, CT.

The pay range for this position is $19.75 - $19.75/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 Old Lyme,CT.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 27, 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.