Packer

The Hardware Packer / Loader supports daily production by accurately picking, packing, identifying, and loading hardware boxes to meet work order and inventory requirements. This role works in a fast-paced manufacturing or distribution environment and ensures materials, parts, and stock areas are organized and ready to keep production running smoothly. The position follows an alternative schedule of Monday through Thursday, 5:00 PM to 3:30 AM, with weekly overtime as needed on Fridays, and may rotate through other entry-level tasks within the department to support team coverage.

• Accurately pick and load hardware boxes according to daily work orders and production schedules.
• Ensure correct quantities of hardware boxes are completed to meet daily and weekly production requirements.
• Properly identify and label boxes, pallets, parts, and materials to maintain clear and accurate inventory records.
• Maintain full bins in hardware pick stations to ensure continuous material availability for production.
• Keep the stock area organized, stocked, and ready for production needs, including rotating and replenishing inventory.
• Accurately identify parts and locate the appropriate bins, barrels, or storage areas using labels, part numbers, and location information.
• Plan ahead to ensure materials are brought to the department in a timely manner to prevent delays in production.
• Keep the work area clean, safe, and organized throughout the shift by following housekeeping and safety guidelines.
• Learn product types, part numbers, and department processes to improve speed and accuracy in picking and packing.
• Follow written and verbal instructions from leadership to complete daily tasks and adjust to changing priorities.
• Compare numbers, labels, and part information to required standards to verify accuracy and quality.
• Accurately enter data into a computer system to record inventory movements, orders, and production information.
• Support other entry-level duties within the department as assigned by leadership to assist with job rotation and team coverage.
• Perform frequent stooping, bending, walking, carrying, and lifting while handling materials and hardware boxes.
• Carry out light office-related duties as needed, such as basic documentation or simple computer tasks related to inventory and orders.

• Experience with packing, packaging, picking, and material handling in a warehouse or production environment.
• Ability to perform picking, packing, loading, stocking, and maintaining inventory accuracy on a daily basis.
• Ability to quickly identify parts, quantities, and locations using labels, part numbers, and storage information.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure correct part numbers, quantities, labels, work orders, and data entry.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing or distribution environment while meeting production goals.
• Experience keeping materials flowing, maintaining organized stock areas, and supporting production schedules.
• Basic computer and data entry skills to accurately record inventory, orders, and production data.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions reliably and consistently.
• Capability to work independently with minimal supervision as well as collaboratively as part of a team.
• Willingness to learn additional department responsibilities and processes as needed.
• Physical ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift.
• Ability to work in both hot and cold environments as required by the facility.
• Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination to handle small parts and perform repetitive tasks.
• Ability to grip small objects and perform repetitive hand and wrist movements safely.
• Ability to frequently stoop, bend, walk, carry, and lift materials as part of daily duties.
• Capability to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Ability to perform light office-related duties when required.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum age of 18 years.
• Experience using RF scanners for inventory and order picking.
• Background in inventory control, warehouse operations, or production support is beneficial.
• Strong focus on accuracy and quality in all tasks.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
• Organized approach to stocking, labeling, and maintaining clean work and storage areas.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality to support production schedules.

You join a production team that values reliability, accuracy, and continuous learning in a supportive environment. The alternative work schedule offers extended weekends and the opportunity for regular overtime. You gain hands-on experience in manufacturing and distribution operations, develop practical skills in inventory and material handling, and benefit from a culture that encourages cross-training, teamwork, and personal growth.

This role is based in a warehouse and production setting with an alternative schedule of Monday through Thursday, 5:00 PM to 3:30 AM, plus weekly overtime as needed on Fridays. You work in a fast-paced environment where materials and hardware move continuously to support production. The facility includes hot and cold areas, and you spend most of the shift standing, walking, stooping, bending, and lifting. You handle small parts and hardware boxes, use basic computer systems and RF scanners for data entry and inventory tracking, and work around bins, barrels, pallets, and organized stock areas. The environment emphasizes safety, cleanliness, and organization, with a practical, task-focused dress code appropriate for warehouse and production work.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Shawnee, KS.

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)

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Shawnee, KS.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 25, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in Shawnee,KS.

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.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
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