Job Title: Warehouse Associate / Forklift Operator Job Description
This role performs a full range of shipping and receiving activities in a modern warehouse environment, including unloading and loading trucks, stocking and put-away, pallet preparation, and inventory tracking. You will use RF scanners, paper pick lists, and a warehouse management system to manage inventory, while safely operating sit-down and stand-up forklifts and a cherry picker at heights of 20-30 feet to pick product.
Responsibilities
Perform shipping and receiving functions, including unloading and loading trucks in a safe and efficient manner.
Break down pallets, refill packages and boxes, and prepare outbound shipments.
Wrap pallets and ensure they are securely prepared and labeled prior to shipment.
Stock and put away product in designated locations while maintaining accurate inventory records.
Utilize RF scanners and paper pick lists to locate, pick, and track inventory.
Operate sit-down and stand-up forklifts, as well as a cherry picker reaching 20-30 feet, to pick and move product.
Conduct inventory control activities such as cycle counts and inventory adjustments as needed.
Navigate the warehouse management system (SAP) to transfer inventory between locations and execute required commands.
Handle materials safely, including lifting up to 50 lbs occasionally and 25 lbs repeatedly.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in accordance with warehouse standards and procedures.
Essential Skills
1+ year of forklift experience operating sit-down and stand-up lifts is required.
1+ year of order picking or general warehouse experience is preferred.
1+ year of inventory tracking or inventory control experience is preferred.
Experience with inventory, receiving, and shipping processes in a warehouse environment.
Ability to use RF scanners and paper pick lists for inventory management and order picking.
Ability to navigate computer systems to track inventory and perform basic data entry.
Proficiency or strong aptitude for working with SAP or similar warehouse management systems, including transferring inventory between locations and using various commands.
Capability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally and 25 pounds repeatedly while performing material handling tasks.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
2-3 years of order picking or warehouse experience is preferred.
Experience with stocking, inventory management, inventory control, and cycle counts is beneficial.
Material handling experience, including pallet breakdown and pallet wrapping, is an advantage.
Comfort working at heights of 20-30 feet on a cherry picker to pick product.
Attention to detail and accuracy in tracking inventory and completing documentation.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
Interest in obtaining heavy equipment certification, which includes classroom training and offers a pay increase upon completion.
Why Work Here?
Employees enjoy a supportive culture within a large organization that maintains a small, family-like feel. Once hired on, you gain access to great benefits, including paid vision and dental coverage and a choice of comprehensive medical plans. The company offers holiday pay for major holidays when eligibility requirements are met, along with accrued paid time off. Team members have the opportunity to pursue heavy equipment certification through classroom training, which is recognized with a pay increase. The environment emphasizes growth, safety, and long-term stability, making it a rewarding place to build your career.
Work Environment
This position operates on a first shift schedule, Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The work takes place in a very open and clean warehouse area on a brand-new campus in Bloomington, featuring state-of-the-art manufacturing and material handling equipment. The setting is modern, well-organized, and designed for efficient workflow and safety. The dress code is casual but practical, requiring a shirt, long pants, and closed-toe shoes suitable for warehouse and equipment operations.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Bloomington, MN.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $23.00/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 Bloomington,MN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 14, 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.
