Warehouse Worker

Job Title: Warehouse Worker / Onsite Technician

Job Description

This role combines hands-on warehouse work with onsite technician responsibilities in a busy industrial facility. You will handle waste and recyclable materials, operate mobile equipment, and support daily plant operations while following strict safety and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Make regular waste and trash pickups throughout the customer’s facility, including cardboard, plastic, and metal scraps.

• Operate mobile equipment safely and efficiently to support material movement and waste handling.

• Move, transport, and empty trash gondolas throughout the plant in a timely and orderly manner.

• Support packing, picking, packaging, production, and assembly tasks as needed to maintain workflow.

• Assist with shipping and receiving activities, including loading, unloading, and staging materials.

• Handle materials safely, including hazardous material, in accordance with training and established procedures.

• Follow all safety policies, including proper use of personal protective equipment and adherence to OSHA-related guidelines.

• Maintain a clean, organized work area and promptly report any safety hazards or equipment issues.

• Work a consistent 1st shift schedule and adjust to occasional Saturday work as required by operational needs.

• Collaborate with team members and supervisors to ensure efficient operations and meet daily productivity goals.

Essential Skills

• Experience in warehouse or industrial environments performing tasks such as packing, production, picking, packaging, material handling, assembly, and shipping and receiving.

• Ability to safely operate mobile equipment after training is provided.

• Capability to handle waste and recyclable materials, including cardboard, plastic, and metal scraps, in a safe and efficient manner.

• Comfort working around hazardous material with appropriate training and guidance.

• Willingness and ability to work 1st shift (6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.) Monday through Friday, with rotating Saturday work as required.

• Ability to wear and use required personal protective equipment, including safety boots.

• Strong attention to safety, reliability, and following standard operating procedures in a busy, noisy environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Forklift experience preferred; training will be provided if necessary.

• OSHA 40 training (Hazwoper) preferred; training will be provided if necessary.

• Experience working with hazardous materials or in environments requiring Hazwoper training is an advantage.

• Prior experience in high-volume manufacturing or automotive-related facilities is beneficial.

• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and support multiple warehouse and production tasks as needed.

Why Work Here?

This is a full-time, contract-to-hire opportunity that offers a clear path to long-term employment and career growth. You will join a high-activity industrial operation where you can build valuable skills in material handling, equipment operation, and safety compliance. The organization invests in training, including forklift and OSHA 40 (Hazwoper) certification when needed, creating opportunities to expand your qualifications and advance over time.

Work Environment

This position is based onsite at a large industrial manufacturing facility operating on a 1st shift schedule from 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with a 30-minute unpaid lunch. You will typically work Monday through Friday, with a rotating schedule of two Saturdays on and one Saturday off for the remainder of the year; when Saturday work is required, you will receive another day off during the week or be compensated accordingly if working Monday through Saturday. The facility is busy and noisy, with frequent equipment and material movement, and requires consistent attention to safety procedures. You will work around mobile equipment, trash gondolas, and various types of materials, including hazardous materials, and will use personal protective equipment provided by the employer. Safety boots (steel-toe or composite) are required as part of the dress code, while additional PPE will be supplied to support safe work in this high-activity environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lansing, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $18.50/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Lansing,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 28, 2026.

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.