Warehouse Worker

This contract-to-hire Warehouse Worker / Inventory Clerk role supports a growing warehouse and inventory operation at a stable, well-established company. You will spend most of your time managing inventory and working in computer systems, with some hands-on warehouse tasks such as organizing and putting away items. This position offers a strong mix of data entry, inventory control, and physical work in a relaxed, non-micromanaged environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily inventory activities, including tracking, updating, and maintaining accurate inventory records in computer systems.
• Complete data entry tasks in Excel and other inventory or ERP systems to ensure accurate and timely updates of stock levels and product information.
• Conduct regular cycle counts and assist with inventory audits to identify discrepancies and maintain inventory accuracy.
• Pick, pack, label, and stage inventory for orders in accordance with written procedures and work instructions.
• Scan inventory and documentation as needed to support tracking and traceability within warehouse systems.
• Organize and put away items in the warehouse, ensuring products are stored in the correct locations and are easy to locate.
• Support the operation and organization of a newly added testing room and take a leading role in its day-to-day activities.
• Assist with handling commercial and industrial circuit breakers, including inventorying items purchased from demolition sites and preparing them for refurbishment once sold.
• Follow established procedures and work instructions to maintain quality, safety, and consistency in all warehouse tasks.
• Collaborate with warehouse, shipping, and shop teams and cross-train to assist in other warehouse functions as needed.

• Experience performing inventory-related tasks in a warehouse, manufacturing, or logistics environment.
• Proficiency with inventory activities such as picking, packing, labeling, staging, and organizing stock.
• Ability to perform accurate data entry, including working with Excel for inventory and tracking purposes.
• Familiarity with cycle counts, inventory audits, and inventory tracking processes.
• Ability to follow written procedures and work instructions consistently and accurately.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and maintain attention to detail.
• Effective problem-solving skills to identify and resolve basic inventory discrepancies or issues.
• Willingness to cross-train and assist in a variety of warehouse functions as needed.

• Experience using ERP systems, inventory software, or warehouse management systems.
• Previous experience in a warehouse, manufacturing, or logistics setting with inventory control responsibilities.
• Comfort working with scanning equipment and other common warehouse tools.
• Interest in learning about commercial and industrial circuit breakers and aftermarket/secondary products.
• Openness to obtaining forklift certification provided by the company.

You will join a stable, well-established company with a relaxed culture and no micromanagement, where you can focus on doing quality work. The organization offers a strong total rewards package, including a 15% automatic 401(k) contribution from the employer, six paid holidays, and accrued PTO with negotiable terms for this role. The company has high retention rates, with many team members staying for more than five years, reflecting a supportive environment and long-term growth potential. You can expect no required overtime, no travel, and a high variety of work due to a wide range of breaker types, along with provided uniforms and opportunities to earn forklift certifications.

Work Environment

The role is fully on-site in a warehouse environment operating Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The company handles commercial and industrial circuit breakers purchased from demolition sites, which are kept in inventory until sold and then refurbished. The work includes time in a newly added testing room, where this role will take the lead, as well as general warehouse and inventory areas. The business focuses on aftermarket and secondary breakers, including obsolete models, providing a unique and varied product mix. The company has an approximate staff of 50 employees with dedicated leadership overseeing warehouse, shipping, and shop functions. Uniforms are provided, and the environment is described as relaxed and structured around regular daytime hours with no required overtime.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Minneapolis, MN.

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $19.00/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 Minneapolis,MN.

This position is anticipated to close on May 15, 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.