Job Title: Warehouse Worker
Job Description
This role involves unloading trucks by hand, organizing and palletizing individual boxes weighing up to 50 lbs, and supporting general warehouse operations in a clean, climate-controlled facility. As you gain experience, you will have the opportunity to train on and become certified to operate electric sit-down forklifts and stand-up reach trucks, contributing to efficient distribution of animal health and pharmaceutical products.
Responsibilities
Unload trucks by hand and safely handle individual boxes weighing up to 50 lbs.
Palletize individual boxes and organize products into appropriate pallets according to established procedures.
Sort and stage incoming products in designated warehouse areas to support efficient workflow.
Assist with warehouse picking and packing activities to fulfill customer orders accurately.
Support loading and unloading activities to ensure timely movement of products.
Use RF scanners and other basic warehouse tools to help track inventory and shipments, once trained.
Follow instructions and training to learn forklift operations later in the assignment, including electric sit-down forklifts and stand-up reach trucks.
Maintain accurate organization of inventory and packaging materials within the warehouse.
Adhere to all safety guidelines and warehouse procedures while handling products and equipment.
Demonstrate reliable attendance and complete assigned tasks so that workload is not shifted to other team members.
Collaborate closely with a small warehouse team to complete daily operational goals.
Essential Skills
Ability to lift and move boxes weighing up to 50 lbs safely and repeatedly.
Willingness to perform manual unloading, palletizing, picking, packing, and loading tasks.
Openness to learning forklift operations later in the assignment, including electric sit-down forklifts and stand-up reach trucks.
Strong reliability and commitment to good attendance.
Ability to follow instructions and learn new warehouse processes quickly.
Effective communication skills to discuss previous work experience and collaborate with team members.
Positive, go-getter attitude with a strong work ethic.
Comfort working in a warehouse environment with material handling, shipping, and inventory tasks.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience in construction, retail, or fast food that demonstrates a strong work ethic and customer or task focus.
Willingness to learn and use RF scanners for inventory and shipping activities.
Interest in developing skills in forklift operation and other warehouse equipment over time.
Ability to adapt to different warehouse tasks, including packaging, inventory support, and shipping.
Comfort working on a small, close-knit team where cooperation and communication are important.
Why Work Here?
You will work in a clean, climate-controlled warehouse with a small, close-knit team of about six people, allowing you to build strong working relationships and contribute directly to the team's success. The company offers the opportunity to grow your skills over time, including training and certification on electric sit-down forklifts and stand-up reach trucks. You will support the distribution of animal health and pharmaceutical products, contributing to products that benefit pets and their well-being, while developing valuable, transferable warehouse and equipment skills in a supportive environment.
Work Environment
The role is based in a climate-controlled, clean warehouse in the Midwest that distributes animal health and pharmaceutical products such as enzyme-coated rawhides and dental care items for dogs. The warehouse team consists of about six people who work closely together in a collaborative setting. You will perform manual material handling, including lifting boxes up to 50 lbs, palletizing, and organizing inventory. Over time, you may use technologies such as RF scanners and operate electric sit-down forklifts and stand-up reach trucks once trained and certified. The environment emphasizes safety, reliability, and teamwork, with consistent attendance being essential to ensure the workload is shared fairly across the team.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of KANSAS CITY, MO.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $18.00/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 KANSAS CITY,MO.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 2, 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.
