Job Title: Warehouse Worker - 1st Shift
Job Description
This 1st shift warehouse worker role is a highly physical position focused on accurately processing orders and handling boxed materials in a fast-paced, non-climate-controlled warehouse environment. You will use hand trucks, pallet jacks, handheld scanners, and a proprietary computer system to locate, move, and track boxes of files, books, binders, backup tapes, and other materials while consistently meeting productivity and accuracy standards.
Responsibilities
Process incoming and outgoing orders accurately and efficiently throughout the shift.
Scan boxes correctly using a handheld scanner to ensure precise tracking of inventory.
Perform accurate order pulling while consistently meeting established productivity metrics.
Read labels and verify box information to maintain a high level of attention to detail.
Lift, carry, push, pull, and move boxes weighing 10-50 lbs without assistance on a regular basis.
Load and safely operate hand trucks, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment on uneven and concrete surfaces.
Load boxes onto pallets and load pallets onto trucks manually and with material handling aids.
Load and shrink wrap pallets at ground level or on carts to prepare shipments for transport.
Walk, stand, kneel, squat, stoop, crawl, and bend for extended periods of time during the shift.
Work on and balance on ladders as needed to access and retrieve boxes.
Use the proprietary computer system to track orders and determine the location of boxes within the warehouse.
Maintain a clean and organized work area to support safe and efficient warehouse operations.
Follow all safety procedures and guidelines related to lifting, material handling equipment, and warehouse operations.
Work Monday through Friday with a 7:30 a.m. start time, while remaining flexible for an 8:00 a.m. start when required.
Essential Skills
Proven ability to perform heavy manual labor, including constant lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling of boxes weighing up to 50 lbs without assistance.
Capability to walk, stand, kneel, squat, stoop, crawl, and bend forward frequently and for extended periods during the workday.
Experience with general labor and warehouse tasks such as order pulling, loading, unloading, and order picking.
Ability to safely operate hand trucks, pallet jacks, and other material handling aids on concrete and uneven surfaces.
Competence using handheld RF scanners to scan boxes and process orders accurately.
Ability to use a computer-based, proprietary inventory or order tracking system to locate and manage boxes.
Strong attention to detail to ensure accurate scanning, labeling, and order fulfillment.
Reliability and punctuality to work Monday through Friday with a 7:30 a.m. start time and flexibility to start at 8:00 a.m. when needed.
Steel-toed boots, required for safety on the warehouse floor.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Previous experience in a warehouse, distribution, or general labor environment.
Familiarity with order picking processes and meeting productivity targets.
Comfort working at heights and maintaining balance while using ladders.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining high productivity.
Strong work ethic and willingness to perform repetitive physical tasks throughout the shift.
Why Work Here?
Employees benefit from union membership, which can provide structured workplace protections and access to negotiated benefits. The role offers the opportunity to earn pay increases, rewarding consistent performance and reliability. You join a team-oriented environment where hard work, safety, and accuracy are valued and recognized.
Work Environment
The role is based in a busy warehouse that is non-climate-controlled, so temperatures vary with the seasons. Work is performed primarily on concrete and uneven surfaces and involves frequent movement throughout the facility, including walking, standing, bending, kneeling, and climbing ladders. The position is full-time on 1st shift, Monday through Friday, with a typical start time of 7:30 a.m. and flexibility for an 8:00 a.m. start when required. You will regularly use hand trucks, pallet jacks, hand carts, shrink wrap, handheld RF scanners, and a proprietary computer system to complete daily tasks. Steel-toed boots are required as part of the safety-focused dress code.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Cerritos, CA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $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 Cerritos,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 30, 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.
