Order Picker

Aerotek; Minnesota; On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Aerotek in Minneapolis, MN is hiring an entry level Order Picker to support production lines using carts, pallet jacks, and RF scanners. This contract-to-hire role offers steady first-shift hours and weekly pay.

You will pull small parts, verify part numbers, print pick lists, and maintain inventory accuracy while following safety guidelines. Prior warehouse experience is preferred, with ability to move heavy items and navigate stairs.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of order selection or kitting experience.
• Experience with inventory processes and high accuracy.
• Warehouse experience required.
• RF scanners experience (≥6 months).
• Ability to operate pallet jacks and move materials.
• Basic computer skills to print pick lists.
• Physical ability to walk stairs and lift/move carts.
• Strong attention to part numbers, quantities and locations.
• Adherence to safety procedures.
• Reliable and consistent in supporting production schedules.

Responsibilities

• Pull small-part products from inventory and deliver them to production lines.
• Use hand carts, pallets jacks to move materials safely and efficiently.
• Access and print pick lists from computer systems.
• Verify part numbers, quantities, locations, and work orders for accuracy.
• Walk stairs and use elevators to move parts between floors.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and follow picking/packing processes.
• Support material flow to production by monitoring needs.
• Lead by example in safety and productivity standards.
• Use RF scanners to track inventory.
• Collaborate with supervisors to resolve material issues.

Skills

Order picking

Inventory accuracy

Warehouse experience

RF scanner

Pallet jack

Basic computer skills

Physical stamina

Attention to detail

Safety procedures

Reliability

Tools

RF Scanner

Pallet Jack

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Entry Level Order Picker | WEEKLY PAY

Job Description

The Order Picker supports the production floor and engineering team by accurately pulling small-part products and delivering them to designated production lines. This role uses carts, bins, and pallet jacks to handle materials, relies on computer-based pick lists to guide daily tasks, and plays a key part in maintaining inventory accuracy and timely material flow throughout the warehouse.

Responsibilities

• Pull small-part products from inventory and deliver them to assigned production lines in a timely manner.
• Use hand carts, bins, and automatic or manual pallet jacks to move and stage materials safely and efficiently.
• Access and use a computer system to identify, review, and print pick lists for daily orders.
• Verify part numbers, quantities, locations, and work orders to ensure accuracy of all picked materials.
• Walk up and down stairs to retrieve parts from the warehouse area and use the elevator to transport carts of products to the first floor.
• Maintain a high level of inventory accuracy and follow established processes for picking, packing, and kitting.
• Support material flow to the production floor by monitoring needs and responding quickly to requests.
• Lead by example in following safety, quality, and productivity standards to help ensure production needs are met on time.
• Use RF scanners to scan and track inventory and materials as required.
• Collaborate with supervisors, leads, and other team members to resolve material issues and improve workflow.

Essential Skills

• At least 1 year of order selection or kitting experience.
• Experience with inventory processes and strong attention to inventory accuracy.
• Warehouse experience required to be considered for the role.
• Ability to use RF scanners with at least 6 months of RF scanner experience.
• Ability to operate pallet jacks, with 1 or more years of pallet jack experience preferred.
• Basic computer skills to identify and print pick lists and navigate inventory systems.
• Ability to perform physical tasks such as walking stairs and moving carts and materials throughout the facility.
• Strong attention to detail when verifying part numbers, quantities, locations, and work orders.
• Ability to follow established safety procedures and material handling guidelines.
• Reliability and consistency in supporting production schedules and material flow.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in a retail warehouse environment is preferred.
• Experience that is similar to curbside pickup roles, with experience handling and staging orders for customers or internal teams.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced production support environment.
• Ability to communicate clearly with production and engineering teams regarding material needs.
• Willingness to learn inventory processes and grow into inventory-focused responsibilities over time.

Why Work Here?

You join a team that values accuracy, reliability, and continuous improvement, with clear opportunities to grow your skills and responsibilities. Upon hire, you may be eligible for a pay increase, and you benefit from annual merit considerations that reward strong performance. The environment supports professional development, including room to grow into inventory-focused roles, while offering a stable schedule and a culture that appreciates your contribution to keeping production running smoothly.

Work Environment

This role is based in a warehouse environment on the second floor adjacent to a large production area. The position follows a first-shift schedule, working Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. You will frequently move between floors, using stairs and elevators to transport materials to the production floor. The facility provides smocks and certain personal protective equipment, while safety shoes are required but not provided. Supervisors and leads are located upstairs and oversee material flow using computer systems. There is only one forklift on site, and temporary employees do not operate it, so material handling is primarily done with carts and pallet jacks. The environment emphasizes safety, organization, and efficient material movement to support ongoing production.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Minneapolis, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $21.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change