Freezer Packager - 1st Shift

Aerotek; New Berlin (WI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Benefits package

Job summary

Aerotek seeks a Warehouse Worker – Freezer in New Berlin, WI to support daily cold-storage operations, packing, palletizing, and loading for shipment. You’ll handle dry ice, use forklifts and RF scanners, and ensure accurate labeling and documentation on pallets.

The role runs Monday–Friday with a 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. schedule, and is contract-to-hire, onsite at New Berlin. Safety, GMP compliance, and reliable attendance are essential.

Qualifications

• At least 2+ years of warehouse experience in a similar role.
• 2+ years of pallet building and pallet wrapping experience.

Responsibilities

• Work on the loading dock packing dry ice onto boxes of finished materials while following safety and handling procedures.
• Hand pack boxes of packaged materials, ensuring accurate counts and secure packing to prevent damage during transit.
• Load trucks with packaged boxes and pallets in an organized and efficient manner to meet shipping schedules.
• Build and wrap pallets of finished goods, ensuring stability and proper stacking for safe transport.
• Attach and verify documentation on pallets, including labels and shipping paperwork, to maintain accurate records.
• Use forklifts (sit-down or stand-up) and pallet jacks to move, stage, and organize materials throughout the warehouse.
• Perform general labor and material handling tasks as needed to support overall warehouse operations.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and company procedures to maintain a clean, safe, and compliant work area.
• Assist with shipping and receiving activities, including checking in materials and preparing outbound shipments.
• Support inventory management by scanning, counting, and tracking products using RF scanners and inventory systems.
• Consistently lift and move items weighing 40+ pounds as part of daily warehouse activities.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Pallet building

Pallet wrapping

Lifting 40+ lbs

Forklift operation

Pallet jacks

Shipping/receiving

Inventory counting

GMP knowledge

Cold storage

Attention to detail

Tools

RF scanners

Pallet jacks

Job description

Job Title: Warehouse Worker – Freezer

Job Description

This role supports daily warehouse operations in a cold storage environment, focusing on packing, palletizing, and loading finished materials for shipment. You will work on the loading dock handling dry ice, preparing boxes and pallets, and using material handling equipment to ensure products ship safely, accurately, and on time.

Responsibilities

• Work on the loading dock packing dry ice onto boxes of finished materials while following safety and handling procedures.
• Hand pack boxes of packaged materials, ensuring accurate counts and secure packing to prevent damage during transit.
• Load trucks with packaged boxes and pallets in an organized and efficient manner to meet shipping schedules.
• Build and wrap pallets of finished goods, ensuring stability and proper stacking for safe transport.
• Attach and verify documentation on pallets, including labels and shipping paperwork, to maintain accurate records.
• Use forklifts (sit-down or stand-up) and pallet jacks to move, stage, and organize materials throughout the warehouse.
• Perform general labor and material handling tasks as needed to support overall warehouse operations.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and company procedures to maintain a clean, safe, and compliant work area.
• Assist with shipping and receiving activities, including checking in materials and preparing outbound shipments.
• Support inventory management by scanning, counting, and tracking products using RF scanners and inventory systems.
• Consistently lift and move items weighing 40+ pounds as part of daily warehouse activities.

Essential Skills

• At least 2+ years of warehouse experience in a similar operational role.
• At least 2+ years of pallet building and pallet wrapping experience.
• Proven ability to consistently lift and move 40+ pounds throughout the shift.
• Experience operating sit-down or stand-up forklifts in a warehouse environment.
• Hands‑on experience with pallet jacks for material movement and staging.
• Background in shipping and receiving processes, including loading and unloading trucks.
• Experience working with inventory management tasks such as counting, tracking, and organizing stock.
• Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) in a warehouse or production setting.
• Ability to work effectively in cold storage and refrigerated warehouse conditions.
• Strong attention to detail when packing, labeling, and documenting pallets and shipments.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience using RF scanners for inventory and order processing.
• Previous exposure to general labor tasks within industrial or warehouse environments.
• Comfort working with dry ice and refrigerated or freezer products.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately in a fast‑paced setting.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality to support a consistent Monday‑Friday schedule.
• Strong teamwork skills with the ability to collaborate smoothly with warehouse staff and shipping personnel.

Why Work Here?

Join a stable, European-based organization that offers competitive benefits and a supportive work culture focused on safety and reliability. You can build a long‑term career in logistics and operations while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package that typically includes 401(k), health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as paid time off. The company values dependable team members, provides structured schedules, and offers the opportunity to grow your skills in a specialized cold storage environment.

Work Environment

This position is based in a warehouse environment with significant time spent in cold storage and refrigerated areas. The standard schedule runs Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., providing consistent daytime hours. You will work around loading docks, freezers, and material handling equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, and RF scanners. The facility is colder than a typical warehouse due to freezer and refrigeration operations, and you will mainly work in cold storage, so appropriate warm clothing such as hoodies is common. Steel‑toe footwear is required to support safety in an active warehouse setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of New Berlin, WI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/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 & 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 New Berlin, WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 1, 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.