Job Details

Warehouse Associate

Join our team as a Warehouse Associate, where you will play a crucial role in our food and beverage distribution operations. This position requires experience in a temperature-controlled environment and proficiency in operating equipment such as electronic pallet jacks and forklifts. You will be responsible for picking orders, receiving and unloading inbound freight, and managing inventory.

Responsibilities

• Operate electronic pallet jacks in a fulfillment warehouse, handling both single and double pallets.
• Pick orders using onboard POS computers, paper pick sheets, RF scan guns, and barcode sticker printers.
• Receive and unload inbound freight, verify and inspect products, and forward information to the receiving clerk.
• Conduct pallet breakdowns, restacking, restocking, palletizing, and staging.
• Load outbound trailers efficiently and safely.
• Assist in inventory management, including cycle counts and date coding.

Essential Skills

Experience in a temperature-controlled environment and food/beverage distribution. Proficiency in forklift operation and riding electric pallet jack. Experience in cold storage distribution with a tenure of 3-4+ years. Skill in using RF scanners and order picking.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, communicate, and comprehend the English language.
• Good judgment and ability to operate forklifts safely and efficiently.
• Ability to work in a cold environment and withstand cold temperatures.
• Physical capability to stand, sit, and walk throughout the day, and lift up to 100 pounds.

Why Work Here?

We offer a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision programs starting from $50 per paycheck for employees and their families. Enjoy a 401K retirement match, employee assistance programs, travel assistance, lodging perks, and advancement opportunities.

Work Environment

Work in a cold storage distribution environment, where full clothing bibs are recommended due to very cold temperatures.

Job Type & Location

This is a contract to hire position based out of Portland, OR.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $24.00/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 Portland, OR.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 28, 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 meet 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.