**Job Title: Warehouse Associate** **Job Description** The purpose of this position is to process receipts, shipments, and maintain inventory accuracy. This role supports manufacturing activity by providing raw materials to work centers and storage of finished goods. Responsibilities include loading and unloading products, wrapping pallets, and performing other shipping and receiving duties. **Responsibilities** + Provide customer-minded service and focus. + Participate in team projects and continuous process improvements. + Plan ahead to optimize time and control cost. + Identify potential errors or problems and take prompt action to correct. + Perform routine equipment maintenance and upkeep. + Care for company equipment and supplies to minimize cost and expense. + Provide training and coaching to other associates. + Provide solutions to departmental and company challenges. + Complete tasks and projects as assigned. + Complete paperwork, logs, and data entry accurately, timely, and legibly. + Always keep the work area clean and organized. + Always work in a safe manner and adhere to all safety guidelines. + Take immediate action to prevent injury and report unsafe conditions to proper personnel. + Adhere to all company and departmental policies and procedures. + Process shipments and receipts, verifying for accuracy and completeness. + Conduct cycle counts and maintain the accuracy of inventory. + Distribute receipts to appropriate departments and personnel. + Operate material handling equipment safely to load and unload trucks, deliver and remove materials to and from the pressroom, and pick finished goods for shipment. + Other duties as assigned. **Essential Skills** + Experience in shipping and receiving. + Forklift operation or willing to be trained. + Knowledge of SAP and SAP ERP. + Inventory control and management. + Data entry skills. + General labor experience. + Ability to conduct cycle counts. + Experience in loading and unloading. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Good written and verbal communication skills. + Demonstrated willingness and ability to learn and retain knowledge. + Ability to focus on details. + Attendance record must meet expectations. + Willingness to work overtime and display a positive attitude towards job and company. + Ability to work well with others in a team environment. **Why Work Here?** We offer benefits, paid time off (PTO), and a 401K plan once direct. Our company values work-life balance, provides opportunities for growth, and fosters a supportive and collaborative culture. **Work Environment** This position operates in an office, warehouse, and print production environment, requiring flexibility in work hours to meet customer needs. The role involves significant physical activity, including extended periods of standing, walking, bending, squatting, reaching, pushing, and pulling. Additionally, climbing step ladders and operating material handling equipment are required. Occasional heavy lifting may be necessary. Attention to detail, good attendance, punctuality, and a focus on safety and housekeeping are critical. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Paola, Kansas. Monday - Friday 8am-5pm **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $18.00/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 Paola,KS. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Feb 21, 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.