Job Title: Warehouse Worker
Job Description
This entry-level warehouse role supports a specialized label manufacturing operation serving the food, music, and medical industries. You will start as a warehouse helper and have the opportunity to grow into a press operator or develop into a leadership role over time. The position is ideal for a sharp, motivated individual who learns quickly, takes initiative, and is interested in manufacturing.
Responsibilities
Work closely with the current warehouse lead to learn daily operations and warehouse processes.
Support staging and preparation for press operations by ensuring materials are correctly pulled and organized.
Pull materials and components needed for production according to job tickets and inventory records.
Receive inventory, verify quantities and condition, and ensure items are accurately recorded and stored.
Palletize products and materials in a safe, efficient, and organized manner.
Shrink wrap pallets and finished goods to prepare them for storage or shipment.
Maintain a clean, orderly, and well-organized warehouse to support efficient operations.
Assist with general labor tasks such as packing, material handling, and order picking as needed.
Support shipping and receiving activities, including loading and unloading materials.
Communicate clearly with team members and production staff to coordinate material flow.
Learn and follow production, packaging, and warehouse procedures and safety guidelines.
Complete forklift certification through company-provided training and operate forklifts safely once certified.
Demonstrate initiative and make a strong, positive impression by proactively learning new tasks.
Contribute to inventory control by helping track stock levels and reporting discrepancies.
Essential Skills
Strong organizational skills with the ability to keep materials and workspace orderly.
Demonstrated initiative and a proactive approach to learning and taking on new tasks.
Ability to read and write in English to follow instructions, labels, and documentation.
Capacity to learn new tasks quickly and apply instructions with minimal supervision.
Interest in manufacturing and willingness to work in a production and warehouse environment.
Effective communication skills for coordinating with warehouse and production teams.
Ability to perform general labor tasks including packing, material handling, and order picking.
Capability to support shipping and receiving activities, including loading and unloading materials.
Readiness to complete forklift certification and operate warehouse equipment safely.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Knowledge of the printing industry is a plus.
Previous warehouse experience is preferred but not required.
Experience with packing, inventory, material handling, order picking, and general labor is beneficial.
Experience with shipping and receiving, including palletizing and shrink wrapping, is an advantage.
Experience with production and packaging environments is helpful.
Familiarity with forklifts, loading operations, and warehouse communication practices is a plus.
Strong interest in developing into a press operator or future leadership role within manufacturing.
Why Work Here?
You will join a stable, specialized manufacturing environment where learning and growth are strongly encouraged. The company offers structured, hands-on training, including forklift certification, and provides a clear path to advance into skilled press operation or leadership roles. You work a consistent first-shift schedule that supports work-life balance, while gaining valuable experience in a production setting that serves diverse industries such as food, music, and medical.
Work Environment
This role is based in a manufacturing warehouse environment in Itasca, operating on a first shift schedule from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. You work around printing and production equipment, pallets, and inventory storage areas, performing tasks such as material handling, packing, palletizing, and shrink wrapping. The environment is active and hands-on, with a focus on safety and organization. You will use warehouse tools and equipment, including forklifts once certified through company-provided training. The setting is typical of a production and warehouse facility, where practical, comfortable work attire suitable for physical tasks and safety requirements is expected.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Itasca, IL.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $17.00/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
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 Itasca,IL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 4, 2026.
About Aerotek
Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.
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.
