1st Shift Picker

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Order Picker

Job Description

The Order Picker is a temporary role responsible for accurately selecting and preparing customer orders for shipment in a fast-paced warehouse and manufacturing environment. You ensure the correct products are picked, packed, labeled, and staged on time to support both production and customer delivery needs while following all safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Pick and pull customer orders using pick tickets, RF scanners, or system-generated lists with a high level of accuracy.
• Identify and verify parts, quantities, and storage locations within the warehouse to ensure correct order fulfillment.
• Package and label orders in accordance with shipping requirements and company standards.
• Stage completed orders in the appropriate shipping or production areas to support on-time delivery and manufacturing schedules.
• Operate material handling equipment such as pallet jacks and stand-up or sit-down forklifts if certified and authorized.
• Unload materials and products safely using pallet jacks or forklifts as needed.
• Perform routine inventory checks, verify stock levels, and report any discrepancies or damaged products.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in compliance with company safety procedures.
• Follow all safety policies and standard operating procedures while working around production and assembly lines.
• Collaborate with production and warehouse teams to meet daily order and production targets in a fast-paced environment.

Essential Skills

• Experience picking orders in a warehouse, production, or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to use RF scanners or similar handheld devices for order selection and inventory tracking.
• Hands-on experience with pallet jacks and other basic material handling equipment.
• Experience operating forklifts, including stand-up or sit-down models, or willingness to be trained.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure accurate part identification, quantities, and locations.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced manufacturing and assembly line environment.
• Capability to follow safety procedures and company policies consistently.
• Reliable attendance and ability to work a full shift, including up to 10-hour shifts as needed.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Prior material handling, warehouse, or manufacturing experience preferred.
• Approximately 2+ years of forklift experience preferred for higher-level forklift duties.
• Willingness to obtain or maintain forklift certification if required.
• Comfort working with shipping documentation, pick tickets, and system-generated order lists.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team to meet production and shipping deadlines.

Why Work Here?

You join a company that invests in its people through comprehensive benefits, ongoing learning, and clear paths for growth. Team members have access to medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) plan with company match, paid holidays and vacation, and tuition reimbursement to support continued education. The organization values internal mobility, offering opportunities for advancement and promotion from within, and fosters a supportive environment where safety, collaboration, and long-term career development are priorities.

Work Environment

This role is based in a manufacturing and assembly line environment with a warehouse setting. The position is scheduled on 1st shift, typically 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with the possibility of working up to a 10-hour shift depending on business needs. You work around production lines, storage racks, and shipping areas, using equipment such as RF scanners, pallet jacks, and stand-up or sit-down forklifts when trained and authorized. The environment is fast-paced and focused on safety, organization, and efficiency, with a practical dress code suitable for warehouse and manufacturing work, including appropriate footwear and any required personal protective equipment.

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

The pay range for this position is $18.50 - $22.50/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Freeport,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 29, 2026.

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.

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.