Warehouse General

Aerotek; Elwood (IL); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Aerotek in Elwood, IL is hiring a Warehouse General Associate to support daily warehouse operations. You will receive, store, pick, and ship products, following strict safety and quality standards while using RF scanners and WMS to ensure accurate inventory and order fulfillment.

This contract role requires at least 1 year of warehouse experience, ability to lift up to 35-48 pounds, and comfort operating material handling equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks.

Qualifications

• 1 year of warehouse experience or equivalent.
• Experience unloading trucks and staging products.
• Able to use RF scanners and WMS to track inventory.
• Lifts up to , pounds and occasionally moves up to 100 pounds.
• Operate or learn to operate material handling equipment such as forklifts, order pickers, pallet jacks, reach trucks, slip sheet attachments, and clamper trucks or attachments.
• Strong attention to detail to verify load accuracy and maintain proper inventory records.

Responsibilities

• Unload trailers safely and verify loads for accuracy.
• Pull customer orders and stage for sorting.
• Hand-load trucks to ensure accurate shipments.
• Operate MHE safely when required.
• Use WMS and RF scanners to maintain inventory.
• Assist with inventories and cycle counts.
• Coordinate with delivery and receiving personnel.
• Maintain clean, safe work areas.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Unload trucks

RF scanners

Lifting ability 35-48 lbs

MHE operation

Safety awareness

Tools

Warehouse Management System (WMS)

RF scan guns

MHE equipment

Job description

Job Title: Warehouse General Associate

1st 6:30am-3pm

Job Description

This role supports daily warehouse operations by accurately receiving, storing, picking, and shipping products while following strict safety and quality standards. You will work with material handling equipment and warehouse management systems to ensure timely and precise order fulfillment, inventory control, and a clean, organized facility.

Responsibilities

• Safely and properly unload trailers of product, verify loads for accuracy, and stage items for put-away.

• Pull customer orders from designated warehouse locations and move them to the conveyor system for sorting and staging.

• Hand-load semi-trucks and smaller box trucks according to delivery requirements to ensure accurate and secure shipments.

• Operate material handling equipment (MHE), which may include forklifts, order pickers, pallet jacks, reach trucks, slip sheet attachments, and/or clamper trucks or attachments, in a safe and efficient manner when required.

• Use the Warehouse Management System (WMS), RF scan guns, and related tools to maintain accurate inventory levels and correct product locations within the warehouse.

• Assist with physical inventories and cycle counts as directed to support inventory accuracy and control.

• Interact with associates during shift hand-offs to ensure smooth transitions and continuity of operations.

• Work frequently with delivery personnel and the early morning receiving crew to coordinate inbound and outbound activities.

• Maintain general housekeeping standards by keeping work areas clean, organized, and free of hazards.

• Perform additional warehouse-related responsibilities and tasks as assigned.

Essential Skills

• At least 1 year of warehouse experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Experience unloading trucks and staging products for put-away.

• Ability to use RF scanners and warehouse management systems (WMS) to track and manage inventory.

• Capability to consistently lift 3548 pounds throughout the shift and occasionally move, push, or drag up to 100 pounds.

• Ability to operate or learn to operate material handling equipment such as forklifts, order pickers, pallet jacks, reach trucks, slip sheet attachments, and clamper trucks or attachments.

• Strong attention to detail to verify load accuracy and maintain proper inventory records.

• Ability to work effectively with team members across different shifts and with delivery and receiving personnel.

• Reliable adherence to safety procedures in a safety-sensitive warehouse environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bilingual communication skills are preferred and considered an asset in this role.

• Previous experience using conveyor systems for sorting and staging orders.

• Familiarity with physical inventory processes and cycle counting.

• Comfort working in a fast-paced distribution or warehouse environment.

• Willingness to follow established procedures and adapt to additional responsibilities as needed.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Elwood, IL.

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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Elwood, IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 28, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Elwood,IL.

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.