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Warehouse Worker

Aerotek, Polk City, FL, United States


Now Hiring: Warehouse Reach Truck Operators (Cold Storage)

Polk City, FL

$17/hr | Temp‑to‑Hire | State‑of‑the‑Art Facility - Pay increase once going perm

Aerotek is partnering with a fast‑growing, industry‑leading company to hire experienced Warehouse Team Members for a modern cold storage facility in the Auburndale/Polk City area. If you have reach truck experience and are looking for long‑term stability, great culture, and brand‑new equipment, this is an excellent opportunity!

This is a temp‑to‑permanent role, with the goal of permanent hire after 90 days. Once hired on, employees enjoy impressive benefits, ongoing career growth, and a supportive team environment.

Why You’ll Love This Role

Temp‑to‑hire with strong potential for

permanent employment

Pay increase after going permanent

Brand‑new, state‑of‑the‑art facility

and equipment

12‑hour shifts

with built‑in days off

Career stability

with a rapidly expanding company

Strong company culture and employee perks

Shift & Schedule

6:00 AM – 6:00 PM

or

6:00 PM – 6:00 AM

2‑2‑3 schedule

(work 2 days on, 2 off, 3 on; alternating weekly)

Training required on 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM shift

for the first

1–3 weeks

What You’ll Be Doing

This is a hands‑on, fast‑paced warehouse role with a variety of daily responsibilities, including:

Order picking and selecting using tickets

Building and labeling boxes accurately for shipment

Packing, palletizing, wrapping, stacking, and sorting product

Loading and unloading trucks

Operating reach trucks and other warehouse equipment

Inspecting product for damage and ensuring quality standards

Staging pallets and organizing shipments by order and location

What We’re Looking For

Required:

Reach truck experience

Previous warehouse experience

Ability to lift, bend, walk, and perform physical tasks throughout the shift

Reliable attendance and solid work history

Preferred (Not Required):

Cold storage experience

Forklift, cherry picker, or pallet jack experience

Food & beverage warehouse experience

Work Environment

Cold storage warehouse environment

PPE and training provided to ensure safety and success

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Polk City, FL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $17.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Polk City,FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 2, 2026.

About Aerotek:

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.