Warehouse Worker

2nd Shift Warehouse | Vernon Hils

$19+ an hr, Weekly Pay

Job Description

This role is responsible for accurately picking, packing, and processing customer orders in a high-volume warehouse environment. You will work with RF scanners, conveyor systems, and packing materials to prepare secure shipments, support configuration and enterprise order areas, and manually load outbound trailers using proper stacking methods. The position requires strong attention to detail, the ability to work on your feet for extended periods, and comfort working with warehouse equipment and technology.

Responsibilities

• Pick and process pick/pack items, speed picks, and ready-ship products using a portable RF scanner.
• Handle single-line and multi-line orders, ensuring accuracy and completeness for each order.
• Pick and process orders for configuration and enterprise areas as needed.
• Place non-conveyorable products in designated areas for pick-up and further processing.
• Maintain consistent conveyor flow by keeping conveyors and sensors clear of obstructions.
• Pack boxes using bubbles or other packing materials to ensure secure and damage-free shipment.
• Inspect boxes and products for visible damage prior to shipment and correct issues as necessary.
• Verify that box size and fit are appropriate for the items and adjust packing as required.
• Inspect fragile items to ensure proper over-packing with bubble bags or other protective materials.
• Manually load outbound trailers in the freight area using a brick-method of stacking for stability.
• Correctly verify and match shipping labels to the appropriate carrier trucks before loading.
• Notify management of problem boxes, damaged items, or unusual situations to ensure quick resolution.
• Maintain supplies in the work area, including filling the bubble machine media and making or requesting additional boxes.
• Support general warehouse operations such as palletizing, staging, and organizing inventory as needed.
• Follow all safety procedures while working around conveyors, forklifts, and other warehouse equipment.

Essential Skills

• Experience with packing and packaging in a warehouse or similar environment.
• Ability to use a portable RF scanner to pick and process orders.
• Experience with warehouse inventory and general labor tasks.
• Ability to perform quality checks and inspections on products and packaging.
• Capability to manually palletize, stack, and organize products for shipment.
• Ability to assemble and disassemble computer equipment and a strong mechanical aptitude.
• Analytical skills and the ability to solve problems in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to quickly learn new technology and adapt to an ever-changing industry.
• Ability to work safely in a warehouse environment with noise from conveyors and forklifts and changing temperatures.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds of force rarely (0–12% of the workday), using team lift for loads over 50 pounds.
• Ability to push and pull up to 50 pounds of force occasionally (0–33% of the workday) and 51–75 pounds rarely (0–12% of the workday).
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, stoop, and carry products for eight or more hours in combination during the workday.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience operating in a large warehouse environment.
• Familiarity with warehouse production workflows and shipping processes.
• Experience working around or with forklifts and conveyor systems.
• Comfort using basic warehouse tools and equipment to support packing and inventory tasks.
• Willingness to obtain additional certifications supported by the company after conversion to full-time employment.

Why Work Here?

You will join a long-term contract opportunity with a highly regarded, large-scale organization that is consistently rated as one of the top places to work based on employee satisfaction. The company invests in professional growth and will sponsor relevant certifications once contractors convert to full-time employees. You can build a stable career in a structured environment that values development, performance, and long-term success.

Work Environment

You will work in a large, temperature-controlled warehouse environment. The facility includes active conveyor systems and forklift traffic, resulting in a moderate noise level typical of a busy distribution center. The role is physically active and requires extended periods of standing, walking, bending, lifting, and carrying products. Team lift practices are used for heavier items, and safety procedures are emphasized throughout the warehouse.

This is a Contract position based out of Vernon Hills, IL.

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 Vernon Hills,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 28, 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.