Order Picker

Job Description

Job Description Job Title: Order Picker
Job Description

The Forklift Driver is responsible for safely operating a forklift to move, load, and organize materials within the warehouse. This role spends approximately 80% of the time operating a forklift and 20% performing order picking and general warehouse tasks to ensure accurate and efficient order fulfillment.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trucks in a safe and timely manner.
• Transport materials throughout the warehouse using a forklift.
• Organize and store inventory in designated locations.
• Assist drivers and customers with loading materials as needed.
• Pull items from stock and build orders accurately.
• Utilize SAP to retrieve and process order tickets.
• Verify accuracy of all picks prior to shipment.
• Perform inventory counts and report discrepancies or backorders.
• Replenish warehouse inventory as needed.

Essential Skills

• Experience with forklift operation.
• Proficiency with RF Scanner.
• Skills in order picking and staging.
• Experience with inventory management.
• Ability to load and unload shipments.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Inventory control experience.
• Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, and multiplication.
• Ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Capability to lift 25 pounds or more.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy a career path with opportunities for promotion from within. Benefit from flexible scheduling options that cater to your needs. Work in a modern, clean, and well-maintained facility that values employee satisfaction.

Work Environment

The work environment is a new, temperature-controlled warehouse/storefront. You will be part of a small team of 3, within a facility that employs 15-20 people depending on the time of year, fostering a family-like atmosphere. The work culture is informal and laid-back, encouraging a lighthearted atmosphere as long as tasks are completed efficiently. The position is for the 1st shift, with hours from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $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 Grimes,IA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 12, 2026.

About Aerotek

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 meets 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 solving for 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.

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.

Company Description 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.

Company Description

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.