Location: Hyattsville,MD, USA
Job Title: Warehouse AssociateJob DescriptionWe are seeking a dedicated and reliable Warehouse Associate to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for loading and unloading carpet from distributors, measuring and converting inches to feet, picking products based on provided lists, and maintaining a clean and organized warehouse environment. This position requires basic math skills, the ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and a strong commitment to attendance and reliability.ResponsibilitiesLoad and unload carpet from distributors.Measure and convert inches to feet.Pick products based on provided lists and prepare them for shipment.Count carts of carpets and other flooring materials.Cut carpet to specific sizes according to customer specifications.Assist in cleaning the warehouse, including sweeping and keeping the area free of trash and debris.Ensure carpet is cut to the correct length using basic math skills.Follow directions and read a ruler accurately.Essential SkillsExperience in warehouse, distribution, or manufacturing environment.Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.Basic math skills, including addition and subtraction.Ability to read and follow directions accurately.Strong reliability and accountability.Good attendance record.Additional Skills & QualificationsExperience with inventory, packing, and picking.Ability to get trained and certified on the forklift.Why Work Here?We offer room for advancement and growth, competitive pay with the potential to earn up to $21 an hour when permanent, and opportunities for training and certification on the forklift. Our team values dedication and reliability, and we provide a supportive environment for professional development.Work EnvironmentOur small suburban warehouse consists of a team of 7 workers divided into three sections. The first section houses large carpet rolls and those to be cut next. The second section contains trim, padding, and roles ready for shipment. The third section has three manual cutting machines used daily. The warehouse has bay doors that remain open, and it is not temperature controlled, making it hot in the summer and cold in the winter. Safety is highly stressed, and there is a strict no cell phone policy on the floor.Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Landover, Maryland.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.