Packager

Aerotek; Otsego (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

4 weeks PTO on hire

Onsite gym

Job summary

Aerotek is hiring for a Packager in Otsego, MN, an entry-level warehouse role focused on packaging and boxing customer orders in a fast-paced distribution environment.

You'll spend the shift on your feet, label boxes, learn inventory systems and RF scanners, and train to operate cherry pickers and other warehouse equipment.

This Contract to Hire position offers a 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. schedule, $20.00–$21.00 per hour, and benefits including PTO after hire and a safety-focused team culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months of work experience with references.
• Able to stand for the full shift and perform repetitive packaging and labeling tasks.
• U.S. High School Diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Package and box customer and client orders.
• Label boxes clearly and correctly for shipment.
• Follow established packaging procedures and quality standards.
• Assist in the re-work area by unpacking, inspecting, and repackaging damaged or returned products.
• Learn and use inventory systems to track products, confirm quantities, and update order statuses.
• Operate RF scanners to locate, verify, and pick products.
• Prepare work areas by organizing supplies, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring safe, unobstructed pathways.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures, including proper lifting techniques and equipment use.
• Remain on your feet throughout the shift and perform general labor tasks as needed to support warehouse operations.
• Train on and eventually operate a cherry picker and other warehouse equipment.
• Collaborate with team members and trainers, ask questions, and apply feedback to continually improve performance.
• Demonstrate attention to detail, reliability, and strong work ethic in daily tasks and interactions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reliability

Work ethic

Stand for shift

Inventory systems

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

RF scanners

Cherry picker

Job description

Job Title: Packager

Job Description

This entry-level warehouse role focuses on packaging and boxing customer orders in a fast-paced distribution environment. You will spend most of your day on your feet preparing products for shipment, labeling boxes, and supporting inventory processes. As you grow in the role, you will receive training on inventory systems, RF scanners, and equipment such as a cherry picker, as well as assist with reworking and repackaging damaged products.

Responsibilities

• Package and box customer and client orders that have been pre-picked by another team member, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Label boxes clearly and correctly for shipment so orders move efficiently through the distribution process.
• Follow established packaging procedures and quality standards to maintain consistency and minimize errors.
• Assist in the re-work area by unpacking, inspecting, and repackaging damaged or returned products.
• Learn and use inventory systems to track products, confirm quantities, and update order statuses.
• Operate RF scanners to locate, verify, and pick products as you gain experience in the role.
• Prepare work areas by organizing supplies, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring safe, unobstructed pathways.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures, including proper lifting techniques and equipment use.
• Remain on your feet throughout the shift and perform general labor tasks as needed to support warehouse operations.
• Train on and eventually operate a cherry picker and other warehouse equipment, working comfortably at heights when required.
• Collaborate with team members and trainers, ask questions, and apply feedback to continually improve performance.
• Demonstrate attention to detail, reliability, and strong work ethic in daily tasks and interactions.

Essential Skills

• At least 6 months of work experience with references who can speak to your attention to detail, reliability, and work ethic.
• Ability to stand on your feet for the full shift and perform repetitive packaging and labeling tasks.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure orders are packaged accurately and labeled correctly.
• Willingness to learn inventory systems and RF scanners for product picking and tracking.
• Comfort working at heights and openness to learning how to operate a cherry picker.
• Basic warehouse or general labor skills, including safe lifting and handling of products.
• Must have a U.S. High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Dependable attendance and punctuality to support consistent warehouse operations.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous packaging or warehouse experience is preferred but not required.
• Experience with labeling, packing, or general labor in a distribution or production environment is a plus.
• Comfort working in a structured, process-driven environment with one-on-one training.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and adapt to new procedures.
• Positive attitude toward learning new systems, tools, and equipment.

Why Work Here?

You will join a company that invests in its employees through profit sharing and generous paid time off, including four weeks of PTO upon hire-on. The organization supports your well-being with a small onsite gym and emphasizes a friendly, supportive culture built around one-on-one training. Safety is a core value, and you can expect a stable, structured environment where you can develop new skills, grow your experience, and build a long-term career in warehousing and distribution.

Work Environment

You will work in a large, well-lit, temperature-controlled distribution facility designed for comfort and safety. The environment is friendly and collaborative, with one-on-one training to help you learn processes, inventory systems, RF scanners, and warehouse equipment such as a cherry picker. Safety is the top priority, and you will follow established procedures and guidelines throughout your shift. The standard schedule is 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and you will spend most of your day on your feet performing packaging, labeling, and general warehouse tasks.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $21.00/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 besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable 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)

Application Deadline

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

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Otsego,MN.

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 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.