Floater

Aerotek; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with matching

PTO

Paid holidays

Boot allowance

Job summary

Aerotek in Elkhart, IN is hiring a Warehouse Floater on 1st shift to rotate through stocking, picking, packing and shipping/receiving based on daily needs.

You will train across areas, use a computer database to track parts, and maintain a clean, safe work environment. Forklift certification required or pursued.

Qualifications

• 2-3+ years of warehouse experience in stocking, picking, packing, or shipping/receiving.
• Frequent lifting of 40–50 pounds; ability to lift 30–50 in some situations.
• Basic computer skills for documentation and inventory tracking.
• Ability to read work orders and pull parts per specifications.
• Proficiency with database navigation to locate parts.
• Forklift certification required or willingness to obtain.
• Able to work 1st shift with potential overtime.

Responsibilities

• Stock parts accurately based on work orders.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in the work area.
• Use a computer database to locate and inspect parts.
• Support general inventory activities in a manufacturing setting.
• Follow inventory lists to pick and pack products.
• Palletize, wrap, and stage materials using pallet jacks.
• Frequently lift 30-50 pounds; hoists are available if needed.
• Unload and load trucks; count and track inventory.
• Document incoming and exiting inventory appropriately.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Forklift certification

Reading work orders

Computer/database literacy

Inventory control

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Job description

Job Title: Warehouse Floater

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated 1st shift Floater who will be responsible for rotating through various positions in our warehouse, based on daily staffing requirements. This position involves training in stocking, packing, and shipping/receiving areas within the warehouse department. Your day-to-day tasks may vary according to production needs, but will encompass one of these roles. As a stocker, you will be tasked with accurately stocking, picking, and organizing parts based on work orders while maintaining a clean and safe work environment. You will utilize a computer-based database to locate parts, perform visual inspections for quality, and support general inventory activities. As a pick/packer, you will follow inventory lists to pick and pack products, palletize, wrap, and stage materials using pallet jacks. Forklift certification is required for all personnel in this department. The shipping and receiving role involves unloading and loading trucks, counting and tracking inventory, and appropriate documentation.

Responsibilities

• Stock parts accurately based on work orders.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety within the work area.
• Use a computer database to locate and inspect parts.
• Support general inventory activities in a manufacturing setting.
• Follow inventory lists to pick and pack products.
• Palletize, wrap, and stage materials using pallet jacks.
• Frequently lift 30-50 pounds; hoists are available if needed.
• Unload and load trucks, count and track inventory.
• Document incoming and exiting inventory appropriately.

Essential Skills

• 2-3+ years of warehouse experience, including stocking, pick/packing, or shipping/receiving.
• Ability to frequently lift 40-50 pounds throughout the shift.
• Basic computer skills for documentation and inventory tracking.
• Ability to read work orders and pull parts according to specifications.
• Proficiency in navigating databases to locate parts.
• Attention to detail for understanding part numbers and procedures.
• Willingness to obtain Forklift certification.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Forklift certification is a requirement for all department personnel.

Why Work Here?

Join a supportive and flexible work environment where you can enjoy comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage. We are a union shop offering the option to join, with eligibility for benefits starting on the first of the month after hire. Enjoy a 401K with matching contributions, PTO, and paid holidays. Performance-based raises and a boot allowance are also provided. Our company remains stable even during industry fluctuations.

Work Environment

Work in a dynamic environment with older equipment undergoing upgrades. The facility includes a foundry attached to the machining building, which may result in an oily and dirty setting. Enjoy 1st shift hours from Monday to Friday, 8:55am-5:25pm, with opportunities for overtime as needed. This schedule includes a $2.50/hr shift premium due to its swing shift nature.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Elkhart, IN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.83 - $26.33/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Elkhart, IN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 23, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Elkhart,IN.

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.