Packer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Packer Job Description

This role focuses on accurately picking, packing, and preparing products for shipment in a high-volume warehouse environment. You will work with a cherry picker at significant heights, support shipping and receiving activities, and help maintain a clean, organized facility. The position offers cross-training opportunities across inventory, picking, and receiving to build a broad set of warehouse skills.

• Pick products from shelving racks using a cherry picker at heights of up to approximately 4243 feet while safely harnessed in.
• Pack products securely and efficiently to prepare them for shipment.
• Palletize products and break down pallets of incoming inventory as needed.
• Assist with shipping and receiving activities, including handling incoming and outgoing products.
• Pull materials and packaging supplies required to complete customer orders.
• Label boxes accurately for shipment to ensure proper routing and identification.
• Keep up with established pick speeds and productivity targets in a fast-paced environment.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area throughout the shift.
• Work collaboratively across picking, packing, and receiving functions to support cross-training and operational flexibility.
• Climb up and down grated stairs and move safely through aisles with high-stacked product and active equipment traffic.

• Comfort working at heights, including being harnessed in a cherry picker at approximately 4243 feet in the air.
• Ability to climb up and down grated stairs several feet in the air on a regular basis.
• Experience with packing, picking, or general warehouse operations.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy.
• Capability to handle physical tasks such as lifting, moving, and palletizing products.
• Reliability in following safety procedures, especially when working at heights and around machinery.
• Willingness to be cross-trained across receiving, inventory, picking, and packing tasks.

• Previous forklift experience is a plus, with the understanding that forklifts will not be used until the end of the contract period.
• Prior warehouse experience, including shipping, receiving, or inventory work, is highly beneficial.
• Experience operating pallet jacks in a warehouse setting.
• Familiarity with RF scanners for order picking and inventory tracking.
• Background in general labor roles involving material handling and loading.
• Comfort working with cherry pickers or similar elevated order-picking equipment.
• Steel-toe footwear, in accordance with facility safety requirements.

The facility is growing and offers significant opportunities for upward mobility and career development. Team members benefit from shift premiums, a new and well-maintained location, and a welcoming, family-like atmosphere. Leadership focuses on approachability and continuous improvement, regularly seeking feedback to make the workplace better for everyone. The organization provides meals for warehouse staff, conducts performance reviews and feedback sessions at 30, 60, and 90 days, and creates advancement opportunities based on individual strengths. A company-wide texting service keeps everyone informed and connected.

The role is based in a new, clean, and well-lit warehouse facility with fast-paced machinery and aisles stacked high with product. The environment is organized and safety-focused, with frequent interaction between foot traffic and moving equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks. Team members must feel comfortable working at significant heights on a cherry picker and navigating grated stairs. Work is performed on set shifts, with day shifts typically running from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, and evening shifts from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Steel-toe footwear is required, and employees work in standard warehouse attire suitable for an active, physical role.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Merrillville, IN.

The pay range for this position is $17.78 - $21.34/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 Merrillville, IN.

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

This is a fully onsite position in Merrillville,IN.

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.