1st Shift Warehouse Op

Crater / Packaging Technician – Warehouse

Schedule: Monday–Friday | 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Type: Contract‑to‑Hire (6 months)

We are partnering with a well‑established industrial packaging operation supporting high‑value commercial and government clients. If you enjoy building, problem‑solving, and working with your hands in a structured warehouse environment, this role offers stability, skill growth, and long‑term potential.

This position is best suited for individuals who value reliability, quality, and steady advancement rather than rapid job changes or short‑term work.

Measure, inspect, and assess items to determine the safest and most effective packaging method

Cut packing materials to specification and crimp protective bags when required

Count, weigh, and stage shipments accurately for outbound delivery

Safely operate hand and power tools (saws, drills, nail guns, tape measures)

Assist with loading and unloading freight within the warehouse

Perform light computer work related to shipping and inventory tracking

Experience in warehouse work, crating, packaging, carpentry, construction, or material handling preferred

Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality

Comfortable with physical labor, including lifting up to 50 lbs and standing for the duration of the shift

Willingness to ask for additional work once tasks are completed

Warehouse‑based, climate‑controlled environment

Small team with a high level of personal responsibility

Day‑shift schedule with minimal overtime

• Performance and attendance incentives
• Paid holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision options
• PTO, sick time, and personal days upon conversion
• Filling this role is critical to meeting customer deadlines and maintaining quality standards without excessive overtime.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chesapeake, VA.

If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• 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
• Application Deadline

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. 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.

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.