General Production Worker

Aerotek; Cottage Grove (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a General Production Worker for a contract role in Cottage Grove, MN. The position focuses on warehouse order picking, using RF scan guns and a cherry picker to reach up to 25 feet. You will follow pick sheets, meet quotas, and assist with packing, receiving, and inventory tasks.

Shifts are 8 hours with potential overtime. This onsite role offers benefits and a fast-paced environment focused on accuracy, safety, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Experience in warehouse order picking or similar production work.
• Able to operate RF scan guns and enter orders accurately.
• Comfort working at heights up to 25 feet on a cherry picker.
• Able to read and follow pick sheets and understand line items.

Responsibilities

• Perform order picking for ~95% of shift using RF scan guns and pick sheets.
• Enter order numbers into RF devices and locate items per sheets.
• Operate a cherry picker to access locations up to 25 feet high.
• Complete picks from first shelves (up to 12 feet) and higher as needed.
• Meet daily picking quotas and stage items for packaging and shipping.
• Use pallet jacks and wrapping machines to secure pallets.

Skills

Order picking

RF scan gun

Cherry picker

Read pick sheets

Basic math

Fast-paced work

Shift flexibility

Tools

RF scanner

Cherry picker

Pallet jack

Wrapping machine

Job description

Job Title: General Production Worker

Job Description

This role focuses primarily on warehouse order picking using a cherry picker and RF scan gun. You will accurately follow pick sheets, locate items, and ensure orders are completed to quota while working at varying heights. Training is detailed and structured to help you understand packaging units, line items, and basic inventory processes, and you may also support other warehouse functions such as freezer work, receiving, and inventory counting as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform order picking for approximately 95% of the workday using RF scan guns and pick sheets provided by supervisors.

• Enter order numbers into RF scan guns based on designated pick sheets and follow instructions to locate specific items and quantities.

• Operate a cherry picker to access product locations, including heights up to 25 feet, while maintaining safety and comfort working at elevation.

• Complete most picks from the first three shelves (up to about 12 feet), with the ability to work higher as required.

• Understand and apply basic math to interpret multiple units in a package and line items on pick sheets.

• Meet daily picking quotas by accurately selecting, staging, and preparing items for packaging, shipping, and receiving.

• Use pallet jacks and wrapping machines when requested to move and secure pallets and materials.

• Support other warehouse functions when needed, including freezer crew, receiving crew, and inventory counting.

• Label, package, and stage products according to warehouse standards to ensure orders are ready for shipment.

• Handle materials safely and efficiently in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

• Follow detailed training and standard operating procedures to ensure accuracy, safety, and productivity.

• Work assigned shifts of at least 8 hours per day, with potential for up to 2 additional hours when required to complete work.

• Maintain a clean and organized work area and follow facility guidelines for equipment use and general warehouse conduct.

Essential Skills

• Experience with warehouse order picking or similar production work.

• Comfort working at heights up to 25 feet on a cherry picker, without fear of elevation.

• Ability to operate or learn to operate a cherry picker safely and efficiently.

• Proficiency using RF scan guns and RF scanners for order entry and item location.

• Ability to read and follow pick sheets, including understanding line items and multiple units in a package.

• Basic math skills to calculate quantities and interpret inventory and packaging information.

• Experience in a fast-paced warehouse environment, maintaining productivity and accuracy.

• Willingness to train in multiple areas of the warehouse while primarily focusing on order picking.

• Ability to use pallet jacks and wrapping machines or willingness to learn these tasks.

• Capability to work 8-hour shifts with potential for up to 2 additional hours per day when needed.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with cherry picker equipment is strongly preferred.

• Background in warehouse packing, packaging, and labeling.

• Experience with shipping and receiving operations.

• Knowledge of warehouse inventory processes and inventory counting.

• Familiarity with material handling, staging, and general warehouse procedures.

• Experience operating forklifts or reach trucks in a warehouse setting.

• Ability to adapt to different warehouse roles such as freezer crew, receiving, and inventory support.

• Comfort working in a brand-new, fast-paced facility with updated equipment.

• Willingness to work 2nd shift, with specific shifts such as 3:00 PM-11:30 PM and flexibility on end time when work is completed. Overtime is usually working later on Tuesday and Fridays to ensure pick ahead times.

Why Work Here?

You will work in a brand-new, clean facility with modern equipment and room for growth. The environment offers easy, approachable management and flexible scheduling upon request, supporting a positive work-life balance. You can access great benefits while developing skills across multiple warehouse functions in a setting that values reliability, teamwork, and long-term development.

Work Environment

The role is based in a brand-new, clean warehouse facility equipped with modern, well-maintained equipment, including cherry pickers, RF scan guns, pallet jacks, wrapping machines, and other material-handling tools. The setting is fast-paced and production-focused, with clear processes for picking, packaging, staging, and inventory. Shifts are a minimum of 8 hours per day, with the possibility of up to 2 additional hours as needed, and a typical example shift runs from 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM with some flexibility on the back end when work is completed. Weekly hours generally do not exceed approximately 44-45 hours unless specifically requested or in emergency situations. The facility emphasizes cleanliness, organization, and opportunities for growth, providing a structured yet flexible work environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Cottage Grove, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $22.00/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 jobclassification 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 Cottage Grove, MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 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.

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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.