Warehouse Associate

Job Title: Warehouse Associate/Material Handler

Shift: 8:30am-5:00pm Mon-Fri

Pay: $16.50/hr

Location: Ocala, FL (34474)

Position Type: Temporary (Until the end of the year)

Job Description

This role supports warehouse operations by accurately picking parts, materials, and supplies from racking, building customer orders, and performing shipping and receiving activities. You will work in either a warehouse focused on shipping to external customers or a production support warehouse that supplies internal production plants. The position requires strong attention to detail, a solid work ethic, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team in an open-air warehouse environment.

Responsibilities

• Pick parts, materials, and supplies from warehouse racking according to order slips and work instructions.
• Build accurate and complete orders for end user customers who already have a firetruck, ensuring correct parts and quantities.
• Perform shipping and receiving tasks, including preparing outbound shipments and processing inbound materials.
• Support production by pulling and staging products for internal production plants at the production support facility.
• Verify order details against documentation to ensure accuracy before shipping or delivering to production.
• Use basic tools, including hand tools and power tools, as needed to support warehouse and assembly-related tasks.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area within the warehouse.
• Collaborate with team members to meet daily goals and assist others when needed to keep operations running smoothly.
• Demonstrate reliable attendance and punctuality to support consistent warehouse and production operations.
• Follow all safety procedures and guidelines while operating in an open-air warehouse environment.

Essential Skills

• Experience in shipping and receiving is a plus, with familiarity in processing inbound and outbound orders.
• Experience with picking in a warehouse environment, including reading and following order slips.
• Forklift experience and ability to safely operate warehouse equipment.
• Strong attendance record and reliability in reporting to work as scheduled.
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic in a fast-paced warehouse setting.
• Self-motivated and self-sufficient, with the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and support coworkers.
• Willingness and ability to learn new tasks, including basic assembly work.
• Comfort using tools and power tools as needed for warehouse or assembly support.
• Commitment to following safety guidelines in an open-air warehouse environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience in a warehouse shipping and receiving role.
• Background in order picking or production support in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
• Flexibility to assist in different warehouse facilities as business needs change.
• Interest in developing skills to progress through multiple warehouse levels, including advanced and master-level roles.

Why Work Here?

Employees benefit from comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with a 401(k) plan to support long-term financial goals. Team members receive a yearly voucher for steel or composite toe shoes, free coffee, and access to a breakroom with a market area. The organization offers a clear advancement path from Level 1 through Level 3 to a Master level role, with pay increases at each step. A four-day workweek structure and voluntary overtime provide flexibility, while multiple facilities in the Ocala area create additional opportunities for growth and internal mobility.

Work Environment

The role is based in an open-air warehouse facility where temperatures can be hot during the summer and cold during the winter, so employees should be comfortable working in varying weather conditions. The standard schedule is a first-shift assignment from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with overtime offered on a voluntary basis when available. The environment includes typical warehouse equipment such as forklifts and racking systems, as well as tools and power tools used for assembly and material handling. A breakroom with a market area and free coffee is available for employee use during breaks.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Ocala, FL.

The pay range for this position is $16.50 - $16.50/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 Contract to Hire position based out of Ocala, FL.

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 4, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in Ocala,FL.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.