Warehouse Worker

Aerotek; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Time Off / PTO

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a Warehouse Worker in Decatur, IL for a contract-to-hire role. You will handle palletizing, packing, and loading, while using RF scanners to track inventory and ensure accuracy.

The job involves operating sit-down and stand-up forklifts on the second shift and preparing orders per customer specifications. Join a large, semi-temperature controlled facility with a range of duties including applying stickers, shrinking pallets, and maintaining safe, efficient warehouse

Qualifications

• Experience with packing, inventory, and picking.
• Proficiency with RF scanner and inventory control.
• Skill in operating sit-down and stand-up forklifts.
• Competence in order picking, loading and unloading.
• General production and material handling skills.

Responsibilities

• Palletize and repalletize bags ranging from 20 to 50 pounds.
• Prepare loads according to customer orders.
• Apply stickers accurately on bags prior to palletizing.
• Shrink wrap pallets efficiently.
• Operate metal detector daily.
• Handle general warehouse duties as assigned.

Skills

Packing

Inventory control

RF scanner

Forklift operation

Order picking

Tools

RF scanner

Forklift operation

Job description

Job Title: Warehouse Worker Job Description

Join our dynamic team as a Warehouse Worker where you will be integral in handling various warehouse duties across different shifts. You will be responsible for tasks such as palletizing, applying stickers, pulling loads, and operating our metal detector daily.

Responsibilities

• Palletize and repalletize bags ranging from 20 to 50 pounds.
• Prepare loads according to customer orders.
• Apply stickers accurately on bags prior to palletizing.
• Shrink wrap pallets efficiently.
• Operate metal detector daily.
• Handle general warehouse duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

• Experience with packing, inventory, and picking.
• Proficiency with RF scanner and inventory control.
• Skill in operating sit-down and stand-up forklifts.
• Competence in order picking, loading, and unloading.
• General production and material handling skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to throw or stack bags weighing up to 55 pounds, typically closer to 35 pounds.
• Experience in shipping and receiving, and distribution processes.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy the flexibility of choosing between a 4-day or 5-day work week on the second shift. Benefit from on-the-job training provided by experienced lead stagers and supervisors in a clean, well-lit warehouse environment.

Work Environment

Work in a spacious 500,000 square foot warehouse that is semi-temperature controlled. This facility stores a variety of finished products such as additives, food mixes, and ingredients. The warehouse offers a comfortable and safe working environment for all employees.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.50 - $18.50/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 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 Decatur,IL.