Job Description
Warehouse Associate
$19-$21/hr
Job Description
As a Warehouse Associate, you will play a vital role in the day-to-day operations by using an overhead crane to lift, move, and position loads. You will ensure that loads are safely attached and within lifting limits while maintaining the cleanliness and functionality of the crane. Additionally, you will track inventory within your bay and load structural steel beams onto trucks based on order sheets.
Responsibilities
- Use an overhead crane to lift, move, and position loads safely.
- Ensure loads are securely attached and within lifting limits.
- Maintain and clean the crane regularly.
- Track inventory within your designated bay.
- Load the bed of trucks with structural steel beams according to order sheets.
Essential Skills
- Experience in a warehouse environment.
- Proficiency in equipment operation, including forklifts and electric pallet jacks.
- Material handling and order picking skills.
- Prior experience operating an overhead crane is highly desirable.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- 6+ months experience operating a forklift (sit-down, stand-up, or high reach).
- 6+ months experience operating heavy equipment.
- 6+ months general warehouse experience.
- Experience with RF scanners is a plus.
Why Work Here?
We offer a supportive environment where you can learn new skills, such as operating an overhead crane, with no prior experience required. Enjoy the benefit of having 70% of your premiums covered and a 1% 401K match up to 4%. Additionally, you can look forward to a 5% yearly bonus added to your 401K, with opportunities to go permanent after 90 days.
Work Environment
This position is located in a metal distribution center that is not temperature-controlled, meaning the temperature inside reflects the outside weather due to constant truck activity. The work environment is relatively clean, and you will work in a small team of 2-3 people. Dress code includes steel-toed boots, jeans, and a work shirt. The available shifts are 1st Shift from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM and 2nd Shift from 4:00 PM to 11:30 PM. For a better understanding of the work environment, candidates can watch a video at: https://youtu.be/8nWLwxIxMOE
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Omaha, NE.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $19.00 - $21.00/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 TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Omaha,NE.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Jan 5, 2026.
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.