Warehouse Worker

Aerotek; Darien (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

PTO / Vacation or Sick Leave

Job summary

Aerotek is hiring a Warehouse Associate in Darien, IL, to perform essential warehouse duties including loading/unloading, palletizing, labeling, and inventory control. You will cross-train in manufacturing production areas for packing and filling, with attention to GMP protocols and accurate documentation.

The role requires you to work 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM in a fully onsite setting, with health benefits and standard industry perks. Training and cross-functional duties are expected.

Qualifications

• Experience in material handling and inventory management.
• Proficiency in picking, packaging, and shipping processes.
• Ability to perform general labor tasks and operate forklifts.
• Familiarity with GMP, SAP, ERP, and cycle counts.
• Strong attention to detail and communication skills.
• Lead experience and comfortable training others.
• Strong math skills for inventory picking and pulling.
• Experience with GMP, especially in cosmetics, is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic warehouse duties including loading and unloading products.
• Palletize products and prepare them for shipment.
• Print labels and work with computers for label printing and inventory checking.
• Utilize RF scanners for accurate inventory management.
• Ensure accuracy of all receiving and shipping documents.
• Cross-train between manufacturing production and warehouse operations.
• Assist with packing, repacking, and filling in production areas.
• Ensure timely shipment, receipt, and transfer of products and raw materials.
• Complete all required documentation accurately.

Skills

Material handling

Inventory management

Picking & packing

Shipping processes

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Communication

Lead & training others

Inventory math

GMP familiarity

Education

Tools

GMP

SAP

ERP

Cycle counts

Job description

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Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Warehouse Associate to join our team, working from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM. This role involves performing essential warehouse duties, including loading and unloading products, palletizing, preparing shipments, printing labels, and ensuring the accuracy of shipping documents. You will also cross-train in manufacturing production areas, focusing on packing, repacking, and filling.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic warehouse duties including loading and unloading products.

• Palletize products and prepare them for shipment.

• Print labels and work with computers for label printing and inventory checking.

• Utilize RF scanners for accurate inventory management.

• Ensure accuracy of all receiving and shipping documents.

• Cross-train between manufacturing production and warehouse operations.

• Assist with packing, repacking, and filling in production areas.

• Ensure timely shipment, receipt, and transfer of products and raw materials.

• Complete all required documentation accurately.

Essential Skills

• Experience in material handling and inventory management.

• Proficiency in picking, packaging, and shipping processes.

• Ability to perform general labor tasks and operate forklifts.

• Familiarity with GMP, SAP, ERP, and cycle counts.

• Strong attention to detail and communication skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Lead experience and comfortable training others.

• Strong math skills for inventory picking and pulling.

• Experience with GMP, especially in cosmetics, is a plus.

Why Work Here?

Join a leading global provider of specialty chemistry solutions, committed to collaboration and innovation. Our Beauty division focuses on breakthrough ingredients and formulations for personal care products, enhancing natural beauty. We offer great health benefits, a pension plan, bonuses for permanent employees, and promote from within, ensuring growth opportunities. Experience a supportive work environment with a company that values teamwork and customer engagement.

Work Environment

Work at a personal care product manufacturing company, with conditions similar to chemical companies but without harmful products. The facility includes three production floors with large pumps, tanks, and piping systems. The environment can be hot during summer, and floors may be dirty and wet. PPE such as safety glasses, steel toe boots, hearing protection, and hard hats are required. The role involves spending time in both the warehouse and production floor, assisting where needed.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Darien, IL.

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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Darien,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 13, 2026.

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.