Order Picker

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Order Picker

Job Description

This role focuses on accurately picking and preparing orders in a busy warehouse using powered industrial equipment such as cherry pickers, reach trucks, and stand-up forklifts. You will work at various heights to access inventory locations, follow order picking sheets, and support efficient warehouse distribution and material handling operations. Comprehensive equipment training is provided to ensure safe and effective performance.

Shift & Pay:

• Monday-Friday 9:30am-6:30pm
• $17.50/hr

Responsibilities

• Operate a cherry picker and other powered industrial equipment to pick orders from designated locations throughout the warehouse.
• Use reach trucks, reach forklifts, and stand-up forklifts to access inventory stored at various heights and in different warehouse zones.
• Read and follow order picking sheets in English, accurately matching item numbers and quantities to ensure correct order fulfillment.
• Pick, stage, and organize products for shipment or internal distribution while maintaining high levels of accuracy and productivity.
• Handle materials safely, including lifting, moving, and placing products in appropriate storage or staging areas.
• Support inventory control by following established processes and reporting any discrepancies or issues with stock locations or counts.
• Follow all safety procedures when operating equipment and working at heights, including proper use of equipment training and safety guidelines.
• Contribute to overall warehouse distribution efficiency by maintaining a clean, orderly, and safe work area.
• Collaborate with team members and supervisors to meet daily picking targets and support continuous workflow.

Essential Skills

• Ability to operate or learn to operate cherry pickers, reach trucks, reach forklifts, and stand-up forklifts with provided equipment training.
• Experience with order picking and warehouse distribution activities, including working with inventory and material handling tasks.
• Ability to read English on order picking sheets, especially item numbers and quantities, to ensure accurate order selection.
• Comfort working at heights while using cherry pickers and reach equipment in a warehouse environment.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when matching products to order requirements.
• Ability to work at a fast pace and "hit the ground running" in a high-volume warehouse setting.
• Basic material handling skills, including safe lifting, moving, and organizing of products.
• Effective communication skills to work with a diverse warehouse team.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience operating cherry pickers, reach lifts, reach trucks, or stand-up forklifts in a warehouse setting.
• Experience in warehouse distribution, order picking, or inventory-related roles.
• Bilingual language skills, particularly English and Spanish, to support communication in a multilingual team.
• Comfort working in a large, non-climate-controlled warehouse environment.
• Willingness to participate in and apply equipment training to maintain safe operations.

Why Work Here?

You will join a growing warehouse operation that values development and promotes growth from within, giving you opportunities to expand your skills and advance your career over time. The team embraces a diverse, multilingual workforce and appreciates bilingual talent, creating an inclusive environment where different backgrounds are welcomed. With structured equipment training and support, you can build strong technical skills in material handling and powered industrial equipment while contributing to a stable, long-term opportunity.

Work Environment

You will work in a large, non-climate-controlled warehouse that supports high-volume distribution and material handling operations. The role involves frequent use of cherry pickers, reach trucks, reach forklifts, and stand-up forklifts, including working at heights to access inventory stored on elevated racks. The environment is active and fast-paced, with frequent movement throughout the facility and regular handling of materials and products. Team members typically wear practical, safety-oriented attire suitable for warehouse work, including appropriate footwear and any required safety gear provided in accordance with company policies.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Jacksonville, FL.

The pay range for this position is $17.50 - $18.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Jacksonville,FL.

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

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.

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.