**Company Urgently Hiring Warehouse Associate!!** **Job Description** Safely transport merchandise to various areas within the warehouse using hand pallet jacks. Sort and distribute merchandise accordingly, such as creating pallets and stacking boxes. Accurately operate an RF scanner. Work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. Always prioritize safety. Occasionally work required overtime based on business needs. Some heavy lifting may be necessary, adhering to a 50 pounds per person model and utilizing two-person lifts when needed. **Responsibilities** + Safely transport merchandise within the warehouse using hand pallet jacks. + Sort and distribute merchandise by creating pallets and stacking boxes. + Accurately operate an RF scanner. + Work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. + Prioritize safety at all times. + Work occasional required overtime based on business needs. + Perform heavy lifting as necessary, following the 50 pounds per person model and utilizing two-person lifts. **Essential Skills** + Packing + Packing boxes + Packing orders + Wrapping + Crating + Crate building + Stocking boxes + Labeling + Scanning + Material handling **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + 6+ months of experience in shipping, receiving, and logistics. **Why Work Here?** Excellent training program with opportunities for promotions. Training in space management, receiving, crating, and other departments provides a well-rounded view of the scope of work. The company promotes from within for all team lead and supervisory roles and offers a $2 per hour pay raise after permanent hire. There is an option to work at another site location if relocation is desired. Opportunities for growth include becoming a mover, handling ancient artifacts and high-end antiques, and learning the art of white glove handling. **Work Environment** This position requires working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. The individual should be organized, professional, flexible, detail-oriented, and energetic. The Warehouse Material Handler is responsible for sorting, splitting, distributing, and transporting merchandise. The shift is Monday through Saturday from 7 am to 5 pm. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Southington, Connecticut. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $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 Long Island City,NY. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Apr 4, 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.