Job Title: Warehouse Picker
Job Description
This role supports a high-volume distribution center by performing order picking, loading, and receiving tasks across the warehouse. You will operate material-handling equipment, use scanning technology and SAP, and help ensure accurate, safe, and efficient movement of products. This is an open-ended contract position with the possibility of being considered for direct hire based on performance and business needs.
Responsibilities
Accurately pick products from designated locations according to order specifications.
Operate an electric pallet jack safely to transport products throughout the warehouse.
Use RF scanning equipment to verify correct items, track inventory, and manage pick lists.
Double-check picked items against order lists to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Place picked items onto pallets in a secure, stable, and organized manner.
Wrap the top of pallets and prepare them for the automatic wrapping machine.
Pull pallets off the conveyor and prepare them for outbound shipment.
Scan pallets using provided equipment to ensure correct routing and documentation.
Use the SAP system to determine the appropriate dock door for each pallet or shipment.
Transport pallets to designated doors using a sit-down forklift while following all safety protocols.
Stage orders in the correct outbound areas to support timely shipping.
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, including tucking tails, verifying tags and labels, and putting items away.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in both picking and receiving zones.
Follow all safety guidelines and procedures while operating equipment and handling materials.
Stay self-motivated, maintain productivity, and remain on task throughout the shift.
Essential Skills
Willingness to operate an electric pallet jack in a warehouse environment.
Willingness to learn and operate a sit-down forklift safely.
Ability to work comfortably and consistently in cold temperatures (around 45 degrees).
Strong self-motivation and ability to stay focused and on task with minimal supervision.
Basic ability to use scanning equipment (RF scanners or scan guns) to track inventory and orders.
Comfort with physical tasks such as lifting, moving, and staging products and pallets.
Ability to follow detailed instructions, safety protocols, and standard operating procedures.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience using RF scanners to track inventory and manage pick lists.
Previous order picking experience in a warehouse or distribution center.
Prior experience operating an electric pallet jack.
Experience with loading, unloading, receiving, staging, and general material handling.
Familiarity with sit-down forklift operation.
Experience working with SAP or similar warehouse management systems.
Why Work Here?
You join a culture that rewards performance and offers a clear pathway to long-term growth once hired directly. Team members who convert to direct hire can access increased pay, 401(k) participation, health benefits starting 30 days after direct hire, tuition reimbursement, and a company store. The organization supports development and internal mobility, with real examples of individuals progressing from entry-level roles into leadership over time. You also benefit from a supportive team environment that includes regular team-provided lunches and a focus on building a stable, long-term workforce.
Work Environment
You 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. Morning shift roles begin with 1-2 weeks of training on a Monday-Friday schedule from 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., then transition to a 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. schedule on a 2-2-3 rotation. Night shift roles begin with 1-2 weeks of training Sunday-Thursday from 6:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m., then move to a 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. 2-2-3 schedule. Team members receive two paid 20-minute breaks and one unpaid 30-minute break per shift. You regularly use electric pallet jacks, sit-down forklifts, RF scanners, scan guns, conveyors, and SAP-based systems to manage inventory and shipments. The dress code includes jeans and steel-toe or composite-toe shoes, with cold-weather bibs and gloves supplied to support comfort and safety in the chilled 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 May 21, 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.
