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Order Picker

Aerotek • Crystal Lake, IL • 2h ago

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Job Title: Order Picker/Warehouse Associate

Pay: $16-$18/hour

Shift: 1st, 2nd & 3rd Shifts available

Responsibilities

Pick customer orders in the Order Processing department using a cart equipped with a tablet that displays what items to pick, how many to pick, and where they are located in the warehouse.

Use an AI-based inventory system that optimizes pick paths by directing you to products that are located close to each other to improve efficiency and pick rates.

Work in the packaging area by standing at a conveyor, removing products from totes, and placing them into the correct boxes.

Assemble boxes, place items inside, run boxes through a tape machine, and apply accurate labels to each package.

Assist with loading finished packages by standing inside UPS trucks and loading them with packages coming down the conveyor as needed.

Meet or exceed performance expectations of approximately 100 lines per hour, where one line may be a single item, while maintaining accuracy and quality.

Follow rotation schedules by switching roles within the packaging department approximately every two hours.

Participate in orientation, safety training, and on-the-job training, including shadowing a trainer and then being shadowed and coached while performing tasks.

Adhere to all safety rules, including proper lifting techniques, team lifts for items over 35 pounds, and compliance with equipment and facility guidelines.

Comply with workplace policies, including no use of cell phones or earphones on the warehouse floor.

Support shipping timelines by helping ensure orders are ready for UPS pickups at scheduled times during the day.

Essential Skills

Ability to walk approximately 3-5 miles per day throughout the warehouse.

Ability to lift up to 35 pounds independently and participate in team lifts for items over 35 pounds.

Comfort working in warehouse distribution, production, shipping and receiving, or general warehouse environments.

Ability to perform repetitive tasks such as packing boxes, labeling, and loading packages.

Strong attention to detail to ensure accuracy when picking items, filling multiple orders at once, and labeling boxes.

Ability to follow instructions on a tablet or RF scanner to locate inventory and complete picks.

Willingness to work overtime as needed, including up to 50-58 hours per week and occasional Saturdays.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Any prior warehouse or order picking experience is a plus.

Experience using RF scanners, inventory systems, or similar technology is an advantage.

Comfort working with AI-driven or automated systems for inventory and packaging.

Willingness to learn multiple roles within order processing and packaging and rotate tasks regularly.

Openness to structured onboarding, including orientation, safety training, and hands-on coaching.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Crystal Lake, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $16.50 - $17.10/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 Crystal Lake,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 23, 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.

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