Job Title: Warehouse Worker
Job Description
This 1st shift warehouse role offers a flexible start time between 6:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. You will begin with comprehensive training on 1st shift to ensure you fully understand all responsibilities before working independently. In this position, you use a computer to pull the daily schedule, move raw materials and finished products to their correct locations in the plant, and coordinate the flow of goods to shipping based on production lines and customer quality requirements. You also support cycle counting, shipping and receiving, inventory organization, and accurate inventory accounting within an ERP system.
Responsibilities
Use a computer to access and review the daily production and shipping schedule to plan material movements throughout the day.
Move raw materials from the designated storage area to the appropriate production lines based on scheduling requirements.
Transport finished products from the production floor to the correct storage or shipping locations, ensuring alignment with customer quality and line requirements.
Support daily cycle counting activities to maintain accurate inventory levels and reconcile discrepancies as needed.
Assist with shipping and receiving tasks, including staging, loading, and unloading materials and finished goods.
Organize and maintain inventory locations to ensure clear labeling, easy access, and efficient material flow.
Operate a forklift safely and efficiently to move pallets, materials, and finished products within the facility.
Load and unload flatbed trucks, van body trailers, and reefer trailers while prioritizing safety and preventing product damage.
Maintain clean, organized, and efficient receiving, warehouse, and production areas to support smooth operations.
Label all inventory stored in pallet racking to make it easy to locate and identify materials.
Scan all packing lists into the system to ensure accurate and timely documentation of incoming and outgoing materials.
Follow all standard operating procedures (SOPs) to perform tasks accurately and efficiently within the ERP system.
Participate in continuous improvement efforts in shipping, receiving, and material handling by identifying opportunities and implementing process enhancements.
Contribute new ideas and provide positive support for existing processes to improve efficiency and accuracy.
Participate in Environment, Health & Safety related activities to help improve safety in the workplace.
Work closely with production teams to ensure they receive parts on time and that customer orders ship on schedule.
Assist in organizing the floor stock area to maintain a neat and efficient layout.
Perform other duties as assigned to support overall warehouse and plant operations.
Essential Skills
Previous experience operating a forklift (stand-up or sit-down) in a warehouse or similar environment.
Experience using an ERP system for inventory, shipping, or receiving processes.
Pallet jack experience for moving pallets and materials safely and efficiently.
Ability to use a computer to access schedules, update inventory, and scan documents.
Material handling experience, including moving raw materials and finished products.
Inventory tracking experience, including basic understanding of stock levels and movement.
Familiarity with order picking and staging materials for production or shipping.
Experience with cycle counting to help maintain accurate inventory records.
Ability to use RF scanners for scanning packing lists and tracking inventory movements.
Commitment to following safety procedures and standard operating procedures in a warehouse environment.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience working with flatbed trucks, van body trailers, and reefer trailers during loading and unloading.
Experience in shipping and receiving operations within a manufacturing or warehouse setting.
Comfort working closely with production teams and understanding basic production flow.
Strong organizational skills to maintain orderly warehouse, receiving, and floor stock areas.
Willingness to participate in continuous improvement and Environment, Health & Safety initiatives.
Ability to contribute ideas and feedback to enhance processes and support team goals.
Why Work Here?
You join a growing company in a dynamic industry where there are many opportunities to advance and take on greater responsibility over time. The environment encourages continuous improvement, collaboration, and idea sharing, allowing you to contribute directly to better processes and safer operations. You gain valuable experience with modern warehouse systems and equipment while developing skills that support long-term career growth.
Work Environment
This is a 1st shift warehouse position with a flexible start time around 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., providing some adaptability to your schedule. You work in a plant and warehouse setting that includes raw material storage, production areas, and shipping and receiving zones. Daily work involves operating forklifts and pallet jacks, using RF scanners, and working within an ERP system to manage inventory and documentation. You regularly load and unload flatbed trucks, van trailers, and reefer trailers, and move materials between the warehouse, production floor, and shipping areas. The role emphasizes safety, organization, and adherence to standard operating procedures, with active participation in Environment, Health & Safety initiatives.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Walker, MI.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $19.00/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 Walker,MI.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 16, 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.
