Order Picker

Job Title: Order Picker
Job Description
As an Order Picker, you will be responsible for moving inventory and pulling orders throughout the day, specifically focusing on glass hardware parts. You will utilize a physical order sheet to pick orders and prepare them for shipment. Initially, you will use a box cutter and will be trained on equipment such as pallet jacks and sit-down forklifts. Previous experience with these tools is advantageous but not mandatory.
Responsibilities

• Move inventory and pull orders using a physical order sheet.
• Prepare items for shipment, focusing on glass hardware parts.
• Use a box cutter initially and be trained on pallet jacks and sit-down forklifts.
• Package and label glass hardware.
• Receive and unload trucks, break down pallets, and sort items.
• Quantify, stage, and cycle count inventory.
• Lift up to 50 pounds regularly and occasionally up to 75 pounds.

Essential Skills

• At least 3 months of experience with order picking.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Proficiency in reading order sheets.
• Capability to lift up to 50 lbs. throughout the day.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with sit-down forklifts.
• Previous warehouse picking/shipping and receiving experience.
• Basic computer skills.

Why Work Here?
Safety is the foremost priority, with strict adherence to regulations ensuring a secure workplace. Upon permanent employment, benefits include health, vision, and dental insurance, along with a 401k plan. The company provides comprehensive training on forklift operation once permanency is achieved.
Work Environment
The work is conducted in a very large warehouse with aisles of inventory. The dress code requires pants, steel-toe shoes, and prohibits tank tops and baggy clothing. Personal protective equipment will be provided. The warehouse is clean but not temperature controlled, reflecting external weather conditions. Noise levels can be moderate to high due to equipment operation.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of ELGIN, IL.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $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)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in ELGIN,IL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 22, 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.

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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.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
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