Job Information
Aerotek Warehouse Worker 2nd Shift in Lake Zurich, Illinois
Job Title: Warehouse Worker
Job Description
As a Warehouse Worker, you will be responsible for picking and labeling finished goods boxes, stacking and loading products on trailers and skids, and using various equipment such as sit-down forklifts, manual and electric pallet jacks, and lift tables. You will schedule pickups from carriers, utilize UPS and FedEx portals, and communicate with other warehouse personnel, the saw department, and customer service. Your role involves efficiently staging products in and out of warehouse locations, using computer software for inventory adjustments and order transactions, and reading and preparing forms and reports related to product shipments. You will also communicate packaging inventory levels to the Lead, follow packaging instructions, and participate in maintaining the production department's housekeeping standards.
Responsibilities
Pick and label finished goods boxes
Stack and load products on trailers and skids
Operate sit-down forklifts, manual and electric pallet jacks, and lift tables
Schedule pickups from carriers and use UPS and FedEx portals
Communicate with warehouse personnel, saw department, and customer service
Efficiently stage products in and out of warehouse locations
Use computer software for inventory adjustments, inquiries, label production, and order transactions
Read and prepare forms and reports related to product shipments
Communicate packaging inventory levels to Lead
Follow packaging instructions listed on job routers
Participate in production department housekeeping
Essential Skills
Forklift operation
Inventory management
Shipping and receiving
General production
Quality assurance
RF scanner usage
Material handling
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
Good written and verbal communication skills
Basic computer skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Knowledge of basic mathematics
Why Work Here?
Our client offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, and a 401k plan. The company is committed to continual improvement, customer satisfaction, integrity, teamwork, total quality, and ethical behavior. Employees enjoy company cookouts, luncheons, and various events that foster a strong team culture.
Work Environment
The work environment is a precision CNC job shop with a fast pace. The facility is air-conditioned in the summer and heated in the winter, ensuring a comfortable working environment throughout the year. The 2nd shift hours are from 4 pm to 2:30 am, Monday through Thursday.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lake Zurich, Illinois.
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.