Warehouse Worker

Warehouse Worker

Job Description

This role supports a clean, temperature-controlled warehouse that produces thermostats, sensors, control panels, and other electro-mechanical building control components. You will work in a fast-paced distribution environment, rotating through multiple warehouse functions while using RF scanners and following safe material-handling practices. The position offers consistent weekday shifts, optional Saturday overtime, and cross-training across key warehouse areas.

Responsibilities

• Work assigned to a primary warehouse area such as Picking, Shipping, Receiving, or Replenishment, and rotate between areas as needed.
• Use RF scanners to accurately pick, load, and track inventory and orders according to established procedures.
• Support shipping activities by preparing, labeling, and staging outgoing orders for transport.
• Assist with receiving operations by unloading, checking, and recording incoming materials and products.
• Perform replenishment tasks by restocking pick locations and ensuring inventory is available and organized.
• Handle materials safely by using team lifts for any items over 25 pounds and following all safety guidelines.
• Remain on your feet and walk throughout the warehouse for the full duration of the shift.
• Participate in cross-training to learn multiple warehouse functions and support different areas as business needs change.
• Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe work area in both production and warehouse spaces.
• Follow standard operating procedures and use warehouse systems, including RF scanners and, where applicable, SAP or other inventory tools.

Essential Skills

• Previous warehouse experience.
• Comfort working in a role that does not involve operating equipment for the entire shift.
• Ability to remain on your feet and walk continuously for an 8-hour shift.
• Ability to safely team lift items over 25 pounds.
• Experience using RF scanners for picking, loading, or inventory tasks (strongly preferred based on role duties).

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Forklift experience.
• Knowledge with SAP or similar inventory management systems.
• Experience in picking, loading, and general warehouse operations.
• Willingness to be cross-trained across multiple warehouse functions.

Why Work Here?

The organization offers a supportive and engaging workplace with tangible perks and room for growth. You can enjoy a full cafeteria and lunchroom with heavily discounted food options, along with foosball and ping pong tables for breaks and downtime. Regular employee appreciation lunches recognize hard work and contributions, while clear opportunities for advancement and pay increases reward strong performance and long-term commitment.

Work Environment

The facility is a temperature-controlled, very well-lit, quiet, and clean production and warehouse environment. The production area is organized into cells where products are built, inspected, and packed, while the centralized warehouse is also clean and climate-controlled. The role involves a significant amount of walking throughout the shift and limited continuous equipment operation. Standard schedules follow Monday through Friday shifts: 1st shift from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., 2nd shift from 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., and 3rd shift from 10:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. Training typically occurs on 1st shift, with flexibility to accommodate needs. Saturday overtime is always optional, providing additional earning opportunities without mandatory weekend work. The overall environment supports comfort, safety, and focus on quality work.

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

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $23.00/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 Buffalo Grove, IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 3, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in Buffalo Grove,IL.

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.