Warehouse Worker

Job Title: Warehouse Worker

Job Description

The Warehouse Worker plays a key role in accurately selecting, preparing, and staging customer orders in a fast-paced distribution environment. This position involves operating electronic pallet jacks and other material handling equipment for most of the shift, lifting and maneuvering bags up to 50 pounds, and ensuring orders are loaded safely and efficiently for shipment while maintaining high productivity and safety standards.

Shift - Compensation

Swing Shift

Sunday 11:30am -8pm

Mon-Thurs 1:30pm-10pm

$21.40/hr.

Responsibilities

• Lift and maneuver 50-pound bags of malt, flour, sugar, and other products safely and efficiently throughout the shift.

• Operate electronic pallet jacks and other material handling equipment for up to 95% of the workday to move and stage merchandise.

• Read pick tickets and pick labels to accurately assemble customer orders from stock and place them on pallets in the correct sequence.

• Prepare customer orders to ensure complete and accurate fulfillment according to company standards and customer requirements.

• Load trailers with merchandise scheduled to be shipped, following proper loading patterns to maximize safety and space utilization.

• Move merchandise using hand jacks and other material handling equipment, including forklifts, reach trucks, and order pickers, as needed.

• Follow all applicable safety guidelines, including government regulations, company safety manuals, stated safety policies, and general safe work practices.

• Maintain performance at or above established productivity standards and service level targets set by the company.

• Use RF scanners and other inventory tools to pick, track, and verify products and maintain accurate inventory records.

• Help maintain proper warehouse cleanliness at all times, including keeping aisles clear, work areas organized, and pallets stacked safely.

• Work effectively within a temperature-controlled distribution environment and adapt to varying temperatures as required.

• Collaborate with team members and supervisors to support efficient warehouse operations and resolve order or inventory issues promptly.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience operating electronic pallet jacks in a distribution or warehouse environment.

• Ability to safely lift, carry, and maneuver bags and products weighing up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.

• Experience operating material handling equipment such as hand jacks, forklifts, reach trucks, and order pickers.

• Proficiency using RF scanners for picking, inventory tracking, and order verification.

• Strong order picking skills with attention to detail when reading pick tickets and pick labels.

• Ability to work safely and consistently within temperature-controlled environments.

• Capability to meet or exceed productivity standards and service level targets in a fast-paced setting.

• Understanding and adherence to safety guidelines, regulations, and company safety policies.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in a distribution facility with concrete flooring and high-rise racking.

• Comfort working around various types of material handling equipment and high stacked pallets.

• Basic inventory awareness and ability to help maintain accurate stock levels through proper picking and handling.

• Reliability and strong work ethic to support consistent warehouse operations.

• Ability to maintain cleanliness and organization in work areas as part of daily routines.

Why Work Here?

$21.40 starting wage, $24.37 once hired on after probation with excellent benefits and pension plan. Employees benefit from a union-supported environment with access to comprehensive benefits, including 401(k) retirement plans, dental, health, and vision insurance, as well as paid time off. The organization promotes stability, structured work practices, and long-term support for team members through strong benefits and a focus on safety and well-being.

Work Environment

This role is based in a distribution facility featuring concrete flooring and high-rise racking systems. Team members work in a temperature-controlled environment and spend most of their time operating electronic pallet jacks and other material handling equipment around racked inventory and loading areas. The setting is fast-paced, safety-focused, and designed for efficient movement of goods, with an emphasis on maintaining cleanliness and organized workspaces.Warehouse

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Portland, OR.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.40 - $21.40/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 Portland,OR.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 14, 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.