Order Picker/Forklift Operator

Job Title: Order Picker / Warehouse Loader

Job Description

This warehouse role combines order picking and loading responsibilities in a busy distribution environment. You will safely operate material handling equipment, pick and build accurate orders, handle kegs and cases, and load delivery trucks while maintaining high productivity and cleanliness standards in both cooler and ambient temperature areas.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate tow motors, forklifts, pallet jacks, and other warehouse equipment as required.
• Perform and complete daily pre-trip safety inspections on all equipment being used, including tow motors.
• Unload returned empty kegs and pallets from route trucks in the loading bay.
• Sort and organize empty kegs and pallets by brand and size after unloading.
• Use an iPad with inventory management software (EasyOps) to support accurate order picking and inventory control.
• Pick draft orders within the draft cooler and load them onto draft route trucks.
• Report any draft product discrepancies, out-of-stocks, date issues, or order picking issues promptly.
• Load packaged orders that have been picked and staged by order selectors onto draft routes.
• Maintain proper cleanliness and organization in the loading bay and dunnage areas, ensuring they are clean and orderly at the end of each shift.
• Maintain proper organization and cleanliness in the draft cooler throughout the shift.
• Use a voice pick system to pick and build pallets of wine and spirits products in the W&S pick area.
• Build stable pallets of product and combine picked pallets into finished pallets according to company standards.
• Safely navigate the pick area, taking care not to drop product from pallets while moving through the warehouse.
• Transport finished pallets to the wrap machine and ensure they are properly wrapped for shipment.
• Drop wrapped pallets in predefined staging lanes for auditors to count and verify.
• Communicate with auditors to resolve any errors or discrepancies identified on previously dropped pallets.
• Follow a loading manifest to combine pallets and prepare them for loading on outbound delivery trucks.
• Load outbound trucks for next-day delivery in accordance with company procedures and schedules.
• Maintain a minimum picking productivity standard, measured in cases per hour, as set by the company (targeting an average of 100 cases per hour or greater).
• Maintain a minimum accuracy standard, including keeping reported picking errors below the company’s acceptable threshold (less than 5 picking errors per week).
• Work efficiently and safely in a fast-paced environment with minimal oversight while meeting production and accuracy goals.

Essential Skills

• Ability to work safely and efficiently in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when picking, organizing, and loading orders.
• Basic mathematical skills to verify counts, cases, and inventory.
• Ability to lift and maneuver kegs weighing up to 155 lbs.
• Ability to repetitively lift cases weighing between 22–50 lbs.
• Ability to work in two different temperature climates, including a cooler at approximately 36 degrees and an ambient temperature loading bay.
• Experience operating sit-down and stand-up tow motors.
• Previous experience with electric pallet jacks (EPJ), order pickers, and reach trucks.
• Comfort working at heights when picking in certain warehouse areas.
• Ability to work proficiently with little oversight while meeting productivity and accuracy expectations.

Work Environment

The role is based in a warehouse and distribution facility with both climate-controlled and ambient areas. You will work in a cooler environment at approximately 36 degrees for draft picking, as well as in an ambient temperature loading bay and shipping and receiving areas where doors may remain open. The position involves standing, walking, lifting, and operating equipment such as forklifts, tow motors, electric pallet jacks, order pickers, reach trucks, and wrap machines throughout the shift. You will also use RF scanners, iPads, inventory management software, and a voice pick system to perform daily tasks. The schedule typically runs Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to end of shift and Monday through Thursday from 3:00 p.m. to end of shift, with shift end determined by when all orders are picked and loaded. The warehouse emphasizes cleanliness, organization, and safe equipment operation in a busy, production-driven environment.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of La Vergne, TN.

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $21.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject 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)

This is a fully onsite position in La Vergne,TN.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 27, 2026.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

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.