Warehouse Associate, Cary

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Warehouse Associate REACH TRUCK EXPERIENCE REQUIRED 1st 6am - 2:30pm 2nd 2pm - 10:30pm Job Description The Warehouse Associate plays a key role in daily warehouse operations by accurately picking orders, loading and unloading trucks, and operating material handling equipment. This position works in a fast-paced distribution environment, supporting receiving, production, and shipping activities for a manufacturing facility. The role requires safe and efficient operation of sit-down and stand-up reach forklifts, careful handling of inventory, and consistent use of scanning equipment to maintain accurate warehouse records.Responsibilities Pick customer and production orders throughout the warehouse with speed and accuracy. Load and unload trucks using sit-down and stand-up reach forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment. Pull pallets from warehouse shelving and racking using a stand-up reach forklift.Scan packages, pallets, and inventory to ensure accurate tracking and documentation. Support shipping and receiving activities, including staging, labeling, and verifying incoming and outgoing shipments. Perform order picking, packing, and general material handling tasks as needed. Unload trucks by hand when required, including handling light boxes (such as paint brushes) and stacking them on pallets for removal from the trailer.Maintain warehouse inventory organization and support inventory control processes. Follow all safety procedures and use required personal protective equipment while operating forklifts and working in the plant. Assist with other general warehouse-related tasks and duties as assigned to support overall operations.Essential Skills Proven experience operating a stand-up reach forklift in a warehouse or distribution environment. Ability to operate a sit-down forklift safely and efficiently. Experience with order picking and packing in a warehouse setting. Hands-on experience with shipping and receiving processes.Ability to use handheld scanners for packages, pallets, and inventory transactions. Competence in general material handling, including loading, unloading, and moving pallets. Capability to use pallet jacks and other basic warehouse equipment. Strong attention to detail to ensure accurate picking, scanning, and inventory handling.Ability to work safely around paint and chemical odors in a manufacturing environment. Job Type&Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Cary, IL. Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.50 - $19.50/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 Cary,IL. Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 9, 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.San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.Company Description 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 meet 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 in solving 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.

Company Description

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 meet 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 in solving 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.