Warehouse Picker/packer

Warehouse Picker/Packer

Aerotek is hiring immediately for Warehouse Picker/Packers on 1st and 2nd shift in Newark, DE.

The Warehouse Picker/Packer plays a key role in maintaining efficient warehouse operations by handling inventory, preparing shipments, managing returns, and supporting multiple functional areas within the facility. You will work with tablets, scanners, and printers while performing physically demanding tasks that include repetitive lifting of cartons weighing between 5 and 50 pounds throughout the entire shift. This position goes beyond standard picking and packing duties and requires a strong focus on accuracy, organization, and adherence to company procedures.

Responsibilities

• Pick and pack customer orders accurately and efficiently according to established procedures.
• Receive incoming goods, verify quantities and conditions, and ensure proper documentation and storage.
• Assemble components and products as required to complete orders or prepare items for shipment.
• Use tablets, RF scanners, and internal software platforms to process product intake, track inventory, and manage returns.
• Utilize updated systems and tools to streamline and document product intake and return processes.
• Assist across multiple departments or warehouse zones based on operational needs and staffing requirements.
• Conduct regular inventory verification using handheld devices and internal systems to maintain accurate stock levels.
• Notify supervisors or team leads upon completion of assigned tasks and seek clarification when needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area by following end-of-day cleaning and organization procedures.
• Ensure all scheduled orders are picked, packed, and finalized before the end of each shift.
• Perform material handling tasks such as loading and unloading, palletizing, and moving products using pallet jacks or forklifts if trained and authorized.
• Support shipping and receiving activities, including preparing shipments, labeling packages, and staging orders for dispatch.
• Perform data entry related to inventory control, order status, and shipping and receiving activities.
• Rotate through various warehouse sections, including picking, packing, shipping, receiving, and inventory control, as directed.

Essential Skills

• Demonstrated ability to perform order picking, packing, and shipping and receiving tasks accurately and efficiently.
• Experience with warehouse activities such as material handling, loading, and inventory control.
• Comfort using tablets, RF scanners, handheld devices, and printers to complete daily tasks.
• Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Exceptional attention to accuracy and detail in all aspects of work.
• Strong organizational habits and the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines consistently.
• Capable of regularly lifting items weighing up to 45 pounds and frequently lifting between 40 and 50 pounds throughout the shift.
• Physically able to stand, walk, bend, twist, reach, and lift for the duration of the shift.
• Comfort working in a role that requires constant heavy lifting and repetitive physical activity.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with inventory control processes and warehouse inventory management.
• Familiarity with pallet jacks, sit-down forklifts, and other warehouse equipment, where training and authorization are provided.
• Experience in order picking, and shipping and receiving functions.
• Ability to perform data entry related to inventory, orders, and shipping documentation.
• Fluency in both English and Spanish is advantageous and supports effective communication within diverse teams.

Why Work Here?

You will have the opportunity to start working quickly in a stable role with a consistent and convenient schedule, allowing you to plan your time and commitments with confidence. The organization values reliability, teamwork, and efficiency, providing a structured environment where your contributions directly support smooth operations and customer satisfaction.

Work Environment

This role operates within a clean, modern warehouse facility that may experience fluctuating temperatures depending on the season and specific work areas. You will spend most of your shift on your feet, performing consistent physical activity such as standing, walking, reaching, bending, twisting, and lifting. The environment is structured and process-driven, with regular use of tablets, RF scanners, handheld devices, and printers to manage inventory, orders, and returns. You may work across different zones or departments within the warehouse, contributing to a dynamic, team-oriented setting where safety, organization, and cleanliness are emphasized.

Job Type & Location: This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Bear, DE.

Pay and Benefits: The pay range for this position is $16.00 - $17.50/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 Bear, DE.

Application Deadline: This position is anticipated to close on Sep 7, 2026.