Warehouse Worker

Job Title: Warehouse Worker

Job Description

The Warehouse Worker plays a key role in supporting daily operations within a fast-paced distribution or manufacturing environment. This position focuses on safely handling materials, operating forklifts and pallet jacks, wrapping and labeling pallets, and preparing orders for shipping. You will contribute to efficient inventory flow by unloading, loading, and putting away goods while assisting with general warehouse duties as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform general warehouse duties, including material handling, loading, unloading, and moving products throughout the facility.
• Operate forklifts and pallet jacks safely to transport materials, pallets, and goods within the warehouse.
• Wrap and label pallets accurately and prepare them to be staged for shipping according to established procedures.
• Support shipping and receiving activities, including unloading incoming materials and loading outbound shipments.
• Put away goods in designated locations to maintain organized and efficient inventory storage.
• Unload carts from multiple areas and ensure materials are directed to the correct staging or storage locations.
• Assist with order picking and packaging to fulfill customer and internal orders on time.
• Handle production-related tasks and general labor duties to support overall warehouse operations.
• Maintain accurate inventory handling while moving, loading, and unloading materials.
• Collaborate with team members and assist others with their duties as required to meet operational goals.
• Follow all safety guidelines and standard operating procedures while using equipment and performing warehouse tasks.

Essential Skills

• At least 2 years of hands-on warehouse experience.
• Warehouse experience with 3+ years of experience in a distribution or manufacturing site.
• Proven forklift operating experience in a warehouse or similar environment.
• Experience wrapping and labeling pallets and preparing them for shipping.
• Demonstrated ability to perform general warehouse duties, including material handling and production support.
• Experience with loading and unloading materials, including working with carts from multiple areas.
• Ability to use pallet jacks to move and position pallets safely.
• Familiarity with shipping and receiving processes and procedures.
• Experience with order picking and packaging tasks.
• Ability to handle inventory-related activities while moving, loading, and unloading materials.
• Capability to perform general labor tasks in a fast-paced warehouse setting.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in both distribution and manufacturing environments.
• Comfort working with a variety of material handling equipment, including forklifts and pallet jacks.
• Strong attention to detail when labeling, wrapping, and staging pallets for shipment.
• Ability to work collaboratively and assist teammates with their duties as needed.
• Reliability in following established warehouse processes and safety procedures.
• Physical ability to perform manual labor tasks such as lifting, moving, and stacking materials.

Why Work Here?

You will join a well-established, privately held organization that places a strong emphasis on taking care of its employees. The company is known for its stability, long-term focus, and commitment to creating a supportive work environment. You can expect a culture that values teamwork, safety, and respect, along with opportunities to grow your skills in a busy, high-volume warehouse setting.

Work Environment

This role is based in a warehouse setting within a distribution or manufacturing site, involving regular use of forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment. The position is on second shift, working Monday through Friday from 1:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., with overtime available after the scheduled shift. The environment is fast-paced and production-oriented, requiring comfort with physical tasks such as loading, unloading, and moving materials throughout the facility.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Bolingbrook, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.50 - $22.50/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 Bolingbrook,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 24, 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.