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Job Title: Unloader Job Description We are seeking dedicated individuals to join our team primarily in the Manual Shipping and Semi-Automated Unloading departments. Candidates will be assigned a dock where they will be responsible for loading and unloading 18-wheelers, palletizing labeled materials, and ensuring these materials are entered into the conveyance system. Flexibility is essential as duties may include labeling or moving items into the shipping area.
Responsibilities Manage freight flow by manually moving and unloading freight, as associates will not operate mobile equipment. Identify, separate, count, combine, and scan freight using Warehouse Management System terminals, scales, and scanners. Handle and process freight safely, report unsafe work conditions and damaged products to management, and maintain a clean work area. Load trucks with specific methods, ensuring heavy products are on the bottom and lighter products on the top.
Enter and locate information using computer systems or communication devices and write documents or reports as needed. Essential Skills Material handling experience Manual labor experience Loading/unloading trucks (0-2 years) Order pulling (0-2 years) Computer skills Warehouse inventory management Additional Skills & Qualifications Proven track record of good attendance Desire to learn and flexibility to meet hourly, daily, and weekly goals Previous experience with mobile equipment is a plus Experience in labor-intensive roles Understanding of strict break structures Experience with moving and conveying 1000 pieces per hour Ability to lift up to 60 lbs Why Work Here?
Join a dynamic team during their busy season with opportunities for contract conversion based on attendance and performance. Benefit from working in a facility undergoing a multi-million dollar renovation to enhance robotics technology. This provides exciting opportunities to learn new equipment, and potential advancement into leadership, management, and maintenance roles. Work Environment This distribution center is currently not climate controlled, but will be after the year-long upgrades.
Dress code requires shorts no more than 6 inches above the knee and tennis shoes covering heels and toes. Pants and shorts must be worn at waist level, and shirts should not display large logos, offensive pictures, or controversial language. Contract associates may be required to wear vests at all times. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Sutherland, VA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $21.60 - $23.60/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. 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 Sutherland,VA.
Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Sep 25, 2026. About Aerotek Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of ov