Job Title: Warehouse Associate
Job Description
The Warehouse Associate supports daily warehouse operations by assisting with inventory preparation, labeling, sorting, and movement of materials. This role uses RF scanners and basic computer applications to maintain accurate inventory records and ensure that products are prepared and handled safely and efficiently.
Responsibilities
Assist warehouse employees with inventory preparation and general warehouse tasks.
Label boxes accurately and clearly according to established standards.
Use an RF scanner to track, scan, and update inventory information.
Sort boxes and materials to the correct locations within the warehouse.
Lift, move, and stack boxes and materials weighing up to 50 pounds safely.
Support shipping and receiving activities, including staging, packing, and organizing outgoing and incoming materials.
Follow inventory control procedures to help maintain accurate stock levels.
Operate basic warehouse equipment as needed, such as pallet jacks or forklifts if trained and authorized.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area at all times.
Demonstrate strong attention to detail to minimize errors in labeling, sorting, and inventory records.
Use basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office, to complete simple data entry or inventory-related tasks.
Follow all safety guidelines and warehouse policies during daily operations.
Essential Skills
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
Basic computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office.
Basic warehouse skills, including experience with shipping, receiving, inventory, labeling, and packing.
Ability to use an RF scanner for inventory tracking and verification.
Strong attention to detail when labeling, sorting, and handling inventory.
Ability to work reliably during scheduled shift hours and complete assigned tasks safely and efficiently.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience in warehouse, shipping, receiving, and inventory control environments.
Experience with forklift operation, if properly trained and certified according to local requirements.
Previous experience with shipping and receiving processes and documentation.
Familiarity with packing procedures to prepare items for shipment.
Comfort working with motion control and system technology products such as linear guideways, motors, bearings, and related components is a plus but not required.
Why Work Here?
The company offers a stable and growing environment within a modern, well-maintained facility that supports both comfort and productivity. Employees benefit from thoughtful perks such as a free continental breakfast every day and monthly barbecues hosted by leadership, fostering a sense of appreciation and community. The organization invests in long-term growth and provides a clean, organized, and well-equipped workplace where employees can feel valued and supported.
Work Environment
The role is based in a brand-new, spacious facility that supports the design, manufacturing, and distribution of motion control and system technology products, including linear guideways, linear motors, crossed roller bearings, AC servo motors and drives, ball screws, single-axis robots, linear actuators, and torque motors and rotary tables. The production and warehouse areas are well lit, very clean, heated in the winter, and air conditioned in the summer, providing a comfortable environment year-round. The layout of the production floor is spacious so employees have ample room to work without feeling crowded. This position is available on the first shift, with typical hours from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The facility uses standard warehouse tools and equipment such as RF scanners and may include the use of forklifts and other material-handling devices where appropriate training is provided.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Huntley, IL.
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 Huntley,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.
