Warehouse Associate
Aerotek, Elgin, IL, United States
Warehouse Associate
The Warehouse Associate is responsible for preparing products for shipment by skid, crate, or box, and processing standard shipping paperwork. The role involves maintaining a clean and safe working environment, supporting assembly with repackaging and kitting, and safely disposing of packaging materials. This position requires updating storage bin information using SAP and conducting routine inspections of material handling equipment.
Responsibilities
Operate a turret truck forklift, which requires working at heights, to pick orders.
Operate a sit-down forklift to move picked orders from racks to shipping.
Spend approximately 10-20% of the shift on a forklift after training and certification.
Transport scrap bins to the unloading area and transfer materials into the dumpster.
Unload and load trucks using a forklift, with 3-4 trucks arriving daily and 2 outgoing trucks on average.
Unload trucks according to procedure and visually inspect parts before moving to receiving parts staging.
Operate forklift trucks and/or cranes to move materials in and out of assembly work areas.
Essential Skills
Experience with material handling, shipping and receiving, and warehouse distribution.
Proficiency in inventory management and control.
Ability to operate forklifts, including sit-down and stand-up (turret) forklifts.
Experience using RF scanners and shipping systems such as UPS Worldship.
Comfortable working at heights with very-narrow aisle forklifts.
Familiarity with bill of lading and inventory paperwork.
Previous sit-down or stand-up forklift experience.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Previous shipping/receiving experience is a plus.
Experience operating turret truck forklifts is desirable.
Comfortable with the smell of paint and oil.
Why Work Here?
This facility offers a modern, clean, and well-organized work environment that adheres to the 5S methodology. Employees enjoy paid breaks and a culture that emphasizes safety and teamwork. With a strong commitment to employee success and flexibility, this opportunity is ideal for those seeking a supportive and long-term work environment.
Work Environment
The facility is modern, clean, and climate-controlled, with a layout designed for efficiency and safety. It is divided into three main departments: New Production, Wind Service, and Industrial, along with Logistics. Safety is a top priority, with a record of zero lost time injuries for over five years. Employees must wear safety glasses and steel-toe shoes. The company provides shirts, and employees are advised to wear durable pants.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Elgin, IL.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $19.48 - $21.42/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 Elgin,IL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 30, 2026.
The Warehouse Associate is responsible for preparing products for shipment by skid, crate, or box, and processing standard shipping paperwork. The role involves maintaining a clean and safe working environment, supporting assembly with repackaging and kitting, and safely disposing of packaging materials. This position requires updating storage bin information using SAP and conducting routine inspections of material handling equipment.
Responsibilities
Operate a turret truck forklift, which requires working at heights, to pick orders.
Operate a sit-down forklift to move picked orders from racks to shipping.
Spend approximately 10-20% of the shift on a forklift after training and certification.
Transport scrap bins to the unloading area and transfer materials into the dumpster.
Unload and load trucks using a forklift, with 3-4 trucks arriving daily and 2 outgoing trucks on average.
Unload trucks according to procedure and visually inspect parts before moving to receiving parts staging.
Operate forklift trucks and/or cranes to move materials in and out of assembly work areas.
Essential Skills
Experience with material handling, shipping and receiving, and warehouse distribution.
Proficiency in inventory management and control.
Ability to operate forklifts, including sit-down and stand-up (turret) forklifts.
Experience using RF scanners and shipping systems such as UPS Worldship.
Comfortable working at heights with very-narrow aisle forklifts.
Familiarity with bill of lading and inventory paperwork.
Previous sit-down or stand-up forklift experience.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Previous shipping/receiving experience is a plus.
Experience operating turret truck forklifts is desirable.
Comfortable with the smell of paint and oil.
Why Work Here?
This facility offers a modern, clean, and well-organized work environment that adheres to the 5S methodology. Employees enjoy paid breaks and a culture that emphasizes safety and teamwork. With a strong commitment to employee success and flexibility, this opportunity is ideal for those seeking a supportive and long-term work environment.
Work Environment
The facility is modern, clean, and climate-controlled, with a layout designed for efficiency and safety. It is divided into three main departments: New Production, Wind Service, and Industrial, along with Logistics. Safety is a top priority, with a record of zero lost time injuries for over five years. Employees must wear safety glasses and steel-toe shoes. The company provides shirts, and employees are advised to wear durable pants.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Elgin, IL.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $19.48 - $21.42/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 Elgin,IL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 30, 2026.