Job Title: Warehouse Worker
Job Description
Join a high-volume distribution center in Anderson, IN as a Warehouse Worker, supporting all core warehouse functions including picking, loading, and receiving. In this role, you will learn the full operation of the distribution center, operate material handling equipment, and work on either a morning or night shift with a 2-2-3 schedule after training. This is an open-ended contract role with the possibility of being considered for permanent employment based on performance and business needs.
Responsibilities
Accurately pick products from designated locations according to order specifications.
Safely operate an electric pallet jack to transport products throughout the warehouse.
Use RF scanners and other scanning equipment to ensure correct items are picked and to track inventory.
Verify picked items against order lists to ensure accuracy before staging or loading.
Place picked items onto pallets in a secure, stable, and organized manner.
Wrap the top of pallets and prepare them for the automated wrapping machine.
Pull pallets off the conveyor and scan them using the provided equipment.
Use the SAP system to determine the correct door for each outbound pallet.
Transport pallets to designated doors using a sit-down forklift while following all safety protocols.
Stage orders for outbound shipments in an organized and efficient manner.
Use the SAP system to identify the correct door for incoming shipments.
Unload shipments from trucks and other delivery vehicles safely and efficiently.
Stage the receiving area for the next order by organizing pallets, tucking tails, verifying tags and labels, and putting items away in the correct locations.
Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe work area in both picking and receiving zones.
Follow all warehouse safety guidelines, procedures, and equipment operation standards.
Work independently, stay on task, and maintain productivity throughout the shift.
Adapt to working in a cold warehouse environment and use provided cold-weather gear appropriately.
Essential Skills
Willingness to operate an electric pallet jack as a primary part of daily duties.
Willingness to learn and operate a sit-down forklift safely.
Ability to work in a refrigerated warehouse environment at approximately 45 degrees.
Ability to perform physical work, including standing, walking, and lifting while picking and staging orders.
Strong self-motivation and ability to stay on task with minimal supervision.
Basic comfort using scanning equipment and following on-screen or printed instructions.
Reliability in adhering to assigned shift schedules, including 12-hour shifts on a 2-2-3 rotation after training.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Previous experience using RF scanners in a warehouse or distribution environment.
Experience with order picking on a pick line in a warehouse setting.
Prior experience operating an electric pallet jack.
Experience with loading, unloading, staging, and material handling.
Familiarity with sit-down forklift operation in a production or distribution facility.
Experience using scan guns or similar handheld scanning technology.
Exposure to SAP or similar warehouse management or inventory systems.
Why Work Here?
You will join a stable, growth-oriented operation that invests in its people and rewards strong performance. Once hired on directly, you can earn higher pay, participate in a 401(k) plan, and access health benefits that begin 30 days after direct hire. You will also enjoy access to a company store, tuition reimbursement to support your development, and monthly team-provided lunches that foster a sense of community. The organization offers clear opportunities for upward mobility, with a track record of promoting from within and helping employees build long-term careers.
Work Environment
You will work in a refrigerated warehouse environment maintained at approximately 45 degrees, with all necessary cold-weather gear such as bibs and gloves provided. The facility operates both morning and night shifts. The morning shift runs Monday through Friday from 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM for 1-2 weeks of training, then transitions to a 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM schedule on a 2-2-3 rotation. The night shift runs Sunday through Thursday from 6:00 PM to 2:00 AM for 1-2 weeks of training, then transitions to a 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM schedule on a 2-2-3 rotation. Each shift includes two paid 20-minute breaks and one unpaid 30-minute meal break. You will regularly use an electric pallet jack, sit-down forklift, RF scanners, scan guns, and SAP-based systems within a busy distribution center. The dress code includes jeans and steel-toe or composite-toe shoes, with cold-weather gear provided to keep you comfortable in the cooler environment.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Anderson, IN.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/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 Anderson,IN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 22, 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.
