Produce Picker

Aerotek; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Aerotek in La Crosse, WI is seeking a Produce Picker to join a high-volume distribution center supplying fresh produce. You will use pallet jacks and RF scanners to pick, pack, and assemble orders, building stable pallets for shipment and ensuring accuracy.

Expect a physically demanding role with lifting up to 3550 pounds and shifts that may include night or daytime hours. Training is provided and schedules vary by week, with a fully onsite work environment in a cool setting.

Qualifications

• Experience with order picking and warehouse operations.
• Able to lift and move up to 3550 pounds.
• Comfortable working in a cool environment.
• Experience with pallet jacks and RF scanners.

Responsibilities

• Pick and assemble customer orders using pallet jacks and RF scanners.
• Build stable pallets for shipping.
• Meet a target of 90 orders per day within 2 months.
• Move cases and pallets weighing up to 3550 pounds.

Skills

Order picking

Pallet jack operation

RF scanning

Heavy lifting

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Job Title: Produce Picker

Job Description

This role supports a high-volume distribution center that supplies fresh produce and vegetables to grocery stores. Warehouse workers use pallet jacks and RF scanners to accurately pick, assemble, and prepare orders for shipment while maintaining a clean, safe, and organized work area. There are multiple schedule options available, including night picking and daytime roles in repack and receiving.

Responsibilities

• Pick and assemble customer orders using pallet jacks and RF scanners, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.

• Build stable, well-cubed pallets for shipping, arranging product to prevent damage during transport.

• Pick 90 orders per day within 2 months, you will be trained for this

• Lift and move cases and pallets weighing 3550 pounds consistently throughout the shift.

Essential Skills

• Experience with order picking and warehouse operations, including picking, packing, shipping, and receiving.

• Ability to consistently lift and move 3550 pounds throughout the entire shift.

• Comfort working in a cool environment, typically between 3550 degrees.

• Ability to operate pallet jacks for moving product and building pallets.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience in warehouse packing, packaging, and general production work.

• Experience with material handling activities such as loading, unloading, and staging product.

• Prior exposure to shipping and receiving processes in a distribution or warehouse environment.

• Forklift experience is beneficial for broader material handling responsibilities.

Why Work Here?

Team members join a company with a family-oriented culture and the added benefit of an Employee Stock Ownership Plan, offering the opportunity to share in the organizations long-term success. Employees have access to health, vision, and dental insurance, supporting overall well-being. The environment emphasizes teamwork, stability, and a sense of shared ownership, creating a supportive workplace where contributions are valued.

Work Environment

The warehouse operates in a cool environment, typically between 3550 degrees, with employees moving up and down aisles to pick product and build pallets. Current needs include schedules such as 8:00 AM until work is completed on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, with two days off each week. Shift end times can vary depending on seasonal demand. Team size is roughly 10 employees per shift, all performing similar warehouse duties in a collaborative setting. Employees receive a 30-minute unpaid lunch break and additional 15-minute paid breaks. Dress code is practical and warm; team members usually wear sweatshirts, winter hats, and other warm clothing suitable for the cool warehouse environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of La Crosse, WI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $18.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in La Crosse,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 7, 2026.

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.