Order Pickers

Aerotek; United States; On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Aerotek in Trenton, MI is hiring for an Order Picker / Packer role in a contract-to-hire capacity. The position uses paper pick tickets and a catalog to locate and prepare items for shipment. Training is provided, with a focus on accuracy, with room to learn additional warehouse tasks over time.

Daily duties include picking, packing, and basic inventory work in a small team environment. Ladders may be used, and safety guidelines are followed.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and understand pick and packing slips in English.
• Ability to stand and walk for full shift while moving a push cart.
• Comfort climbing ladders to reach products on shelves.
• High attention to detail to ensure accurate picking and packing.
• Ability to lift up to approximately 30 pounds throughout the shift.
• Willingness to work with paper-based processes for picking and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Receive and review paper pick tickets to understand customer orders.
• Use a catalog and visual references to identify items for picking.
• Walk the warehouse to locate products and match part numbers for accuracy.
• Pack orders by placing products into boxes, securing and taping them for shipment.
• Participate in daily inventory activities and cycle counts after training.

Skills

Read slips

Lift 30 lbs

Ladder climbing

Attention to detail

Paper-based process

Team player

English literacy

Job description

Job Title: Order Picker / Packer – Warehouse

Job Description

This role is based in a wholesale warehouse that stores and ships supplies for trophies, awards, signs, and personalized items. You start as an order picker and receive training to become proficient in both picking and packing. Using paper pick tickets and a visual catalog, you locate, pick, and prepare items for shipment. The focus is on accuracy and quality rather than speed, and over time you will learn additional tasks such as visual quality checks, inventory, cycle counts, and packing orders for shipment.

Responsibilities

• Receive and review paper pick tickets to understand customer orders.
• Use a catalog and visual references to identify the correct items when needed.
• Walk throughout the warehouse to locate products and match part numbers to ensure accurate picking.
• Consistently lift items up to approximately 30 pounds while moving product to carts and staging areas.
• Climb ladders up to 12-15 feet to retrieve items stored on higher shelves when required.
• Work with a fully paper-based system for picking and packing (no RF scanners), following established procedures.
• Perform visual checks of parts and items before they are sent to customers to ensure accuracy and quality.
• Participate in daily inventory activities and cycle counts after training, helping maintain accurate stock levels.
• Pack orders by placing products into boxes, securing them, and taping them for shipment.
• Use a simple computer system for inventory tasks after receiving training.
• Work in a cross trained capacity, performing a mix of picking and packing each day based on operational needs.
• Assist with side duties such as cutting plastic trophies and contributing to general facility cleaning as part of the team.
• Learn to operate additional warehouse equipment such as a cherry picker and forklift (Hilo) once hired directly and properly trained.
• Maintain reliable attendance, especially on days following holidays, when the warehouse is at its busiest.
• Follow all safety guidelines and warehouse policies, including proper use of ladders, lifting techniques, and equipment.

Essential Skills

• Ability to read and understand pick and packing slips in English.
• Capability to walk and stand for the full duration of the shift while moving a push cart around the facility.
• Comfort with climbing ladders up to 12-15 feet to reach product on shelves when needed.
• High attention to detail to ensure accurate picking, packing, and inventory activities.
• Ability to consistently lift up to approximately 30 pounds throughout the shift.
• Willingness to work with paper-based processes for picking, packing, and documentation.
• Basic computer aptitude to learn and use a simple inventory system.
• Reliability in attendance, particularly on days following holidays when workload is highest.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in warehouse picking, packing, or general labor is beneficial but not required.
• Warehouse inventory, cycle counting, or shipping and receiving is a plus.
• Interest in learning warehouse equipment such as cherry pickers and forklifts (Hilo) over time.
• Comfort working in a quiet, structured environment with a strong focus on quality over speed.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a small, tight-knit team.
• Steel toed boots mentioned as a requirement in qualifications; however, current dress code allows tennis shoes or boots without steel toes.

Why Work Here?

Employees join a stable, family-oriented company with a long history of avoiding layoffs and a strong commitment to internal growth. The organization offers competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and short and long-term disability, available shortly after becoming a direct hire. The paid time off program is generous and performance driven, allowing team members to earn substantial PTO and incentive PTO each month, with the option to cash out unused hours. Staff enjoy seasonal bonuses, holiday bonuses, and thoughtful gestures such as Thanksgiving hams or turkeys. The culture emphasizes appreciation and camaraderie through potlucks, snack Fridays during busy seasons, and branded gear and Yeti cups after a year of service. Regular evaluations support career development, and employees are encouraged to pursue promotions and opportunities across multiple locations, creating a clear path for advancement.

Work Environment

The role is based in a large, spacious, and well-lit warehouse that maintains a quiet and comfortable atmosphere. Team members work Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with very rare weekend work or requirements to stay past the end of the shift. Full-time hours are consistently available, and when work is completed early, volunteers may leave, while others can stay to maintain their full schedule. Employees receive a 30 minute unpaid lunch and two paid 10 minute breaks, with the possibility of extended breaks when workload permits. The warehouse uses paper based processes rather than RF scanners, and a simple computer system supports inventory tasks. Personal radios are allowed during work, while cell phones must remain out of sight and may be stored in lockers if necessary. The team is small, friendly, and tight knit, fostering a supportive, family style culture where colleagues readily help one another and leadership works alongside the team. The dress code is informal and focused on comfort: sweats, hoodies, jeans, shorts, and khakis are all acceptable as long as clothing is appropriate and adequately covering. Tennis shoes or boots are suitable footwear, and the environment encourages employees to feel relaxed and at ease while maintaining professionalism and safety.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Trenton, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $17.00/hr.

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 Trenton,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 14, 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.