Warehouse Worker

Aerotek; Burlington (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) plan

Life Insurance

HSA

PTO/Vacation/Sick Leave

Job summary

Aerotek is hiring a Warehouse Worker for an onsite Burlington, NJ location. This contract-to-hire role focuses on loading, unloading, packing, labeling, and preparing orders in a cold storage environment.

Shifts run 4am, 2pm and 8pm on a Mon-Fri schedule with occasional weekends; overtime is common in a dynamic 24/7 operation serving large grocery stores and school districts. Expect heavy lifting and strict quality controls on product handling.

Qualifications

• Experience in a cold warehouse environment.
• Experience with outbound or inbound warehouse operations.
• Picking experience in a warehouse setting.
• Able to perform heavy lifting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and complete orders according to schedule, including loading, packing, wrapping, labeling, shipping, storing, and preparing for shipment.
• Receive and process warehouse stock products by picking, checking, counting, unloading, labeling, and storing.
• Perform inventory controls and maintain accurate quality standards.
• Complete assigned tasks with urgency, following proper guidelines and standards.

Skills

Cold warehouse

Outbound operations

Picking experience

Heavy lifting

Job description

The Warehouse Worker position is responsible for loading, unloading, counting, inspecting, storing, picking, and completing orders. This customer service-focused role ensures the maintenance of quality and accuracy standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and complete orders according to schedule, including loading, packing, wrapping, labeling, shipping, storing, and preparing for shipment.
• Receive and process warehouse stock products by picking, checking, counting, unloading, labeling, and storing.
• Perform inventory controls and maintain accurate quality standards.
• Complete assigned tasks with urgency, following proper guidelines and standards.
• Maintain knowledge of product storage temperatures and distinguish between products using attributes such as lot number, brand, size, and quality.
• Build pallets properly to ensure product quality and condition, selecting proper items and ensuring secure stacking, storage, and leveling.
• Actively maintain a clean and safe working environment, optimizing space utilization and managing waste and recyclables.
• Attention to detail to notice product quality and address any issues.
• Ability to consistently lift weights between 50-70 lbs.
• Willingness to complete extra tasks including sanitation, housekeeping, and receiving/unloading.
• Operation of electric pallet jack (walkie).

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in a cold warehouse.
• Warehouse experience with outbound or inbound operations.
• Picking experience in a warehouse setting.
• General labor skills with mandatory heavy lifting capability.

Why Work Here?

Join a rapidly expanding company with plans for continued growth. This is the first expansion site as a sole distribution center, offering union benefits upon permanent placement. Experience the excitement of working with a company that has recently landed large deals requiring expansion.

Work in a dynamic 24/7 operation with varied daily activity levels. The schedule includes three shifts starting at 4am, 2pm, and 8pm, Monday through Friday, with occasional weekends. Flexibility is required, as shifts can range from 6 to 12 hours, generally 8-10 hours. Expect overtime, with staff commonly working 45-60 hours. The environment is cold storage, with temperatures ranging from 33 to 55 degrees. Proper attire for cold temperatures is essential. The warehouse distributes produce to large grocery stores and school districts.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Burlington, NJ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.50 - $19.50/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 job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject 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)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 12, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Burlington,NJ.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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