Immediate Hirring For Distribution Associate - 3rd Shift

Job Title: Distribution Associate – 3rd Shift

Job Description

The Distribution Associate on 3rd shift supports a growing, production-based operation by accurately processing, packing, and shipping customer orders in a fast-paced warehouse environment. This role focuses on ensuring that products meet customer specifications, orders ship on time, and inventory remains organized and accurate.

Responsibilities

• Process and audit customer orders to ensure accuracy and completeness before fulfillment.

• Process and audit company products so they meet specific customer requirements and order details.

• Pack products securely and efficiently for shipment, following established packing standards.

• Ship completed orders to designated customer locations using the appropriate shipping methods and documentation.

• Inspect products to verify that they meet customer specifications and quality standards prior to shipment.

• Sort and count parts to support accurate order fulfillment and inventory control.

• Handle cardboard and packaging waste by collecting and placing it into the compactor to maintain a clean work area.

• Support shipping and receiving activities, including staging, labeling, and organizing products as needed.

• Assist with basic inventory tasks such as counting, labeling, and tracking stock levels.

• Follow all safety, quality, and productivity guidelines while working in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

Essential Skills

• Prior experience working in a warehouse environment.

• Experience with order picking in a distribution or warehouse setting.

• Experience with packing products for shipment.

• Experience with shipping processes and preparing orders for dispatch.

• Experience with receiving incoming products and materials.

• Experience with basic inventory activities such as tracking, organizing, and replenishing stock.

• Ability to accurately count parts and products.

• Ability to label products and packages clearly and correctly.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, production-based environment.

• Attention to detail when processing, auditing, and inspecting orders and products.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with shipping and receiving operations in a distribution center or similar environment.

• Comfort working with basic warehouse tools and equipment related to picking, packing, and shipping.

• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple orders and tasks simultaneously.

• Reliability and consistency in meeting productivity and quality expectations.

• Ability to work collaboratively with team members in a friendly, laid-back environment.

Why Work Here?

You will join a growing and stable organization experiencing significant expansion, offering strong long-term prospects. The culture is friendly and laid back while still being production-focused, allowing you to work in a supportive environment that values both teamwork and performance. You can build your warehouse and distribution skills in a clean, well-organized facility where your contributions directly support continued company growth.

Work Environment

The role is based in a very clean, fast-paced warehouse environment on 3rd shift. Work focuses on distribution activities such as picking, packing, shipping, receiving, and inventory handling. The atmosphere is relaxed and friendly, with a laid-back dress code appropriate for warehouse work. The operation is production-based, so you will work with a steady flow of orders while maintaining quality and safety standards.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $19.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Milan,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 31, 2026.

About Aerotek

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.