Job Title: 2nd Shift Order Puller (Cherry Picker)
Job Description
The 2nd Shift Order Puller (Cherry Picker) works in a clean, organized distribution warehouse, pulling, packing, and preparing customer orders for shipment. This role involves operating material handling equipment, including forklifts and electric order pickers/high-reach trucks, and requires comfort working at heights. The position plays a key part in ensuring accurate, timely, and safe movement of products throughout the warehouse.
Responsibilities
Pull and assemble customer orders accurately using a push cart, forklift, or electric order picker/high-reach equipment.
Pack orders securely into appropriate containers, ensuring items are protected and organized for shipment.
Load and unload trucks and company vehicles in a safe and efficient manner.
Assemble customer orders to be shipped via parcel carriers such as UPS and via LTL (less-than-truckload) carriers.
Process paperwork related to shipments, including verifying that merchandise to be shipped is correct, applying correct postage or shipping labels, and completing accurate bill of lading (BOL) information for LTL shipments.
Follow customer-specific shipping instructions and arrange shipment insurance when necessary.
Verify assembled orders for correct quantities and item descriptions before packing and shipping.
Arrange packed containers onto shelves or staging areas according to designated truck routes.
Confirm quantities and items being shipped against invoices and other shipping documentation.
Use an RF scanner within the warehouse management system to pick orders, perform put-away of materials after receipt, and maintain accurate inventory records.
Assist with shipping and receiving activities, including checking in incoming materials and organizing outgoing shipments.
Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other warehouse equipment safely and in accordance with company procedures.
Support inventory control activities by helping to maintain accurate stock levels and proper product placement.
Substitute for other warehouse personnel as needed to support overall warehouse operations.
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area and follow all safety guidelines and procedures.
Essential Skills
Proven forklift experience, preferably with order picker or high-reach equipment.
Ability to work comfortably at heights while operating an electric order picker/high-reach truck.
Experience in order pulling, packing, and general warehouse operations.
Ability to use RF scanners for picking, put-away, and inventory-related tasks.
Basic understanding of shipping and receiving processes, including working with UPS and LTL shipments.
Ability to verify quantities and product descriptions accurately and pay close attention to detail.
Good communication skills for coordinating with team members and following written and verbal instructions.
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations for quantities, counts, and simple measurements.
High school diploma or GED.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience operating pallet jacks and other common warehouse material handling equipment.
Background in inventory control, including counting, tracking, and organizing stock.
General knowledge of electrical products is a plus but not required.
Prior experience in a large distribution warehouse environment.
Comfort working with a warehouse management system and RF scanning technology.
Ability to adapt and assist in different warehouse roles when needed, supporting a team-oriented environment.
Why Work Here?
Join a large, stable national organization that remains busy year-round, offering consistent work and long-term opportunities. You will benefit from a clear path to increased pay upon transitioning to a permanent role, including a shift differential for 2nd shift. The company provides a clean, well-organized warehouse environment and supports skill development with training on equipment such as electric order pickers and high-reach trucks. You will work with a lean, collaborative team where your contributions are visible and valued, and where safety, reliability, and operational excellence are core priorities.
Work Environment
The role is based in a large, very clean distribution warehouse that supports industrial, commercial, and residential electrical supply distribution. The 2nd shift runs from 1:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., with regular opportunities for 1-2 hours of overtime after the scheduled shift. The warehouse operates multiple shifts with a relatively small number of people per shift, creating a focused and efficient work setting (approximately 20 team members on 1st shift, 20 on 2nd shift, and 5 on 3rd shift). You will work with forklifts, electric order pickers/high-reach trucks, pallet jacks, RF scanners, and a warehouse management system. The environment emphasizes cleanliness, organization, and safety, with sufficient space to move and operate equipment effectively.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Garden Grove, CA.
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 Garden Grove,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 27, 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.
