Job Title: Warehouse Worker
Job Description
This role supports day-to-day warehouse operations by handling, moving, and preparing products and materials for shipment in a dynamic manufacturing environment. The Warehouse Worker safely operates warehouse equipment and hand tools, assists with picking and packing orders, and helps manage incoming and outgoing inventory while working comfortably in a warehouse setting with changing temperatures.
Responsibilities
Lift, carry, and move materials and products weighing up to 50 pounds throughout the shift.
Assist with picking, packing, and preparing products for shipment according to established procedures and quality standards.
Handle materials and products safely and efficiently, ensuring items are stored, moved, and staged in the correct locations.
Assist with unpacking parts in preparation for receiving them into the Asset Management System, ensuring accurate handling and identification of items.
Operate warehouse equipment and hand tools such as tape dispensers, banding tools, pallet jacks, anti-static packaging tools, liquid foam fill packaging systems, shrink wrap equipment, box sizing tools, and scales.
Use RF scanners or similar devices to support order picking, inventory movements, and shipping processes as required.
Support shipping activities by preparing orders, verifying quantities, and ensuring packaging meets company standards.
Work in different warehouse departments as needed, adapting to various tasks such as packing, material handling, order picking, and shipping.
Follow all safety procedures and guidelines while working in a warehouse and product manufacturing environment.
Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient work area to support smooth warehouse operations.
Essential Skills
At least 6 months of warehouse experience in a similar role.
At least 6 months of picking and packing experience in a warehouse or distribution environment.
Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds safely and repeatedly during the workday.
Ability to operate warehouse equipment and hand tools used for packaging and material handling.
Willingness and ability to move between different departments and tasks as operational needs change.
Comfort working in a warehouse environment with exposure to changing temperatures.
Basic understanding of material handling and order picking processes.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience in a product manufacturing environment.
Experience with packaging equipment such as tape dispensers, banding tools, pallet jacks, anti-static packaging, liquid foam fill packaging, shrink wrap, box sizing tools, and scales.
Knowledge of Stock-Keeping Units (SKU) and basic inventory identification (desirable).
Approximately 4 months of forklift experience or exposure to forklift operations.
Any previous customer service experience that supports effective communication and teamwork in the warehouse.
Comfort using RF scanners or similar devices for order picking and inventory tracking.
Why Work Here?
Employees benefit from a supportive, small, family-owned culture that values teamwork, reliability, and growth. The organization offers health and dental benefits to support overall well-being, along with onsite training and development to help team members build skills and advance in their roles over time.
Work Environment
The role is based in a warehouse and product manufacturing environment with exposure to changing temperatures. The position typically follows a full-time daytime schedule, with hours from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on weekdays. Work involves frequent standing, walking, lifting, and moving materials, as well as operating warehouse equipment and packaging tools such as pallet jacks, tape dispensers, banding tools, anti-static packaging systems, liquid foam fill packaging, shrink wrap equipment, box sizing tools, and scales. Team members work collaboratively across different departments and may rotate between packing, material handling, order picking, and shipping tasks as needed.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Wood Dale, IL.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $16.00 - $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 Wood Dale,IL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 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.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
