Warehouse Worker (1st Shift)

Warehouse Picker – 1st Shift - $16 an hour

Davenport, Iowa

5am-1:30pm + OT

Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented Warehouse Picker to join our team in a large parts distribution center. In this role, you will be responsible for accurately picking, packing, and staging products while maintaining a strong focus on quality and efficiency.

You will work with a wide range of items—from small handheld boxes to heavy machine parts—using proper lifting equipment. You will also support forklift operations by preparing accurate pick pallets and help ensure all orders are shipped correctly and on time.

Key Responsibilities

• Sort and organize boxes on appropriate pick pallets for forklift operators
• Accurately pick and pack products of various sizes using proper equipment
• Use RF scanners to locate, pick, and verify inventory and orders
• Load and unload semi-trailers safely and efficiently
• Perform general warehouse duties including order picking, packaging, and inventory handling
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 3–6 months of warehouse or distribution experience
• Experience with picking and packing in a warehouse setting
• Familiarity with RF scanners for inventory and order processing
• Ability to safely load and unload trucks or trailers
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs regularly
• Willingness and ability to learn to operate lifting equipment

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior forklift experience (training and certification provided)
• Experience in inventory handling, packaging, and order fulfillment
• Experience in general labor or physically demanding roles
• Comfortable working in a large, fast-paced distribution environment with forklift traffic
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality

Why Join Our Team?

• Opportunity to earn forklift certification and expand your skill set
• Contract-to-hire position with strong long-term career growth potential
• Supportive, quality-focused work environment
• After one year, eligibility for 3 weeks of paid time off, promoting work-life balance and long-term stability

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Davenport, IA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $16.00 - $17.00/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 Davenport,IA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 3, 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.

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 meet 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 in solving 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.