Job Title: Warehouse Loader
Job Description
The Warehouse Loader supports daily operations by safely loading and unloading materials from trucks and trailers, organizing and staging products, and assisting with production tasks as needed. This role plays a key part in maintaining an efficient, clean, and customer-focused warehouse environment in a fast-paced, high-volume setting.
Responsibilities
Safely load and unload materials from trucks and trailers using proper lifting techniques.
Organize, stage, and move materials within the warehouse to designated areas.
Assist with deliveries by verifying materials against documentation and helping ensure customer satisfaction.
Perform general material handling, including lifting and moving heavy items up to and over 50 lbs.
Support production work as needed, stepping into production tasks during busy periods.
Maintain a clean, organized warehouse by sweeping, removing debris, and tidying work areas during downtime.
Work effectively as part of a team to meet daily loading, unloading, and production targets.
Follow all safety guidelines and procedures while working in a fast-paced environment.
Use basic reading skills to follow work orders, labels, and instructions accurately.
Communicate clearly with coworkers and supervisors to coordinate tasks and resolve issues quickly.
Essential Skills
Experience in production labor, warehouse work, or general labor roles.
Proven ability to lift and carry 50+ lbs repeatedly throughout the shift.
Material handling experience, including loading and unloading trucks and trailers.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
Strong attention to detail when verifying materials and organizing inventory.
Good communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with coworkers and support operations.
Basic reading skills to understand work instructions, labels, and documentation.
Willingness to perform general labor tasks, including cleaning and production support.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience in loading trucks, unloading, or working as a loader in a warehouse or similar setting.
Experience with general production work or manufacturing environments.
Familiarity with basic carpentry or hands-on, tool-based work.
Ability to adapt to changing priorities and step into different tasks as needed.
Comfort working outside at times, depending on loading and unloading requirements.
Why Work Here?
This opportunity offers strong long-term growth potential, with clear examples of career advancement from hands-on roles into leadership positions. You can take advantage of a 401(k) plan, employee discounts, and a culture that values team-building events such as cookouts. The organization emphasizes growth opportunities, recognizes hard work, and provides a supportive environment where motivated individuals can build a stable and rewarding career.
Work Environment
The role is based in a busy warehouse environment, especially during peak season, with a consistently fast pace and high activity level. The schedule runs Monday through Friday from 5:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with the expectation to work until 4:00 p.m. or 5:00 p.m. as needed for overtime. The position is not temporary and may involve working outside at times while loading or unloading trucks. You will work around materials, boxes, and production equipment, and you should be prepared for frequent heavy lifting and physical activity throughout the day. Dress should be practical and suitable for manual labor in a warehouse setting, with appropriate footwear and attire for safety and comfort.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Kirkland, IL.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $19.00/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)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Kirkland, IL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 16, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Kirkland,IL.
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.
