Warehouse Specialist

Job Title: Shipping and Receiving Associate

Job Description

Join our dynamic production department as a Shipping and Receiving Associate, where you will play a crucial role in processing medical products and devices. Your responsibilities will include managing order sheets, retrieving specified products, and efficiently loading and unloading packages on a conveyor belt. This essential role ensures the proper sterilization of products before they are shipped to clients.

Responsibilities

• Take order sheets and retrieve product types and quantities listed on work order sheets.

• Load packages onto a conveyor belt and unload sterilized packages from the other side.

• Unwrap pallets and place products onto the conveyor belt, entering order details into a computer system.

• Display product placement in totes using computer-generated images.

• Ensure totes are filled and sent for sterilization.

• Receive sterilized products, palatalize using yellow shrink wrap, and manage inventory.

• Operate a forklift up to 5% of the day depending on daily assignment.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in shipping and receiving.

• Experience in packing, loading, unloading, palatalizing, and material handling.

• Ability to handle inventory, operate scanners, and manage warehouse distribution.

• Competency in using pallet jacks, forklifts, and managing stock shelves.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 2+ years of sit-down forklift experience.

• 2+ years of data entry experience.

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

• Experience in physical jobs.

• Basic math skills (addition/subtraction).

• Good attendance record.

• Team player with willingness to learn.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy the security of working with a company that is 'lay off proof'. Once permanent, employees receive an hourly rate increase and quarterly bonuses ranging from $250 to over $1000 based on production. The environment fosters teamwork, continuous learning, and offers stability and growth opportunities.

Work Environment

Work hours are from 7:30am to 4pm, Monday through Friday. The role involves physical tasks and requires a team-oriented attitude in a fast-paced production environment. Employees are expected to wear appropriate attire suitable for warehouse operations.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $22.00/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 Gurnee,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 11, 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.