Warehouse Associate

Job Title: Warehouse Picker $16-17/HR


Job Description


This contract-to-hire Warehouse Picker role on 1st shift involves accurately picking, packing, and staging a wide range of products in a large parts distribution center. You will sort boxes onto the correct pick pallets, support forklift operations, and handle items ranging from small handheld boxes to heavy machine parts using lifting equipment. The position requires strong attention to detail, consistent quality, and flexibility with working hours in a fully on-site, inclusive warehouse environment.


Responsibilities


+ Sort boxes and place them on the correct pick pallets for forklift operators.

+ Pick and pack products of various sizes, from small handheld boxes to thousand-pound machine parts, using appropriate lifting equipment.

+ Use an RF scanner to locate, identify, and verify products and orders accurately.

+ Load and unload semi-trailers with completed pallets in a safe and efficient manner.

+ Perform order picking, packaging, and general warehouse labor tasks as needed.

+ Assist with inventory-related activities within the warehouse distribution environment.

+ Operate or support forklift operations, including being prepared to work on a forklift once trained and certified.

+ Follow established quality standards and procedures to prevent shipping errors and misdirected shipments.


Essential Skills


+ 3–6 months of warehouse experience.

+ Experience with picking and packing products in a warehouse or distribution environment.

+ Ability to use an RF scanner for order picking and verification.

+ Ability to load and unload semi-trailers safely and efficiently.

+ Experience with general labor tasks in a warehouse setting.

+ Ability to lift up to 75 lbs.


Additional Skills & Qualifications


+ Forklift experience is preferred but not required.

+ Willingness to receive forklift training and certification provided by the employer.

+ Experience in warehouse distribution, inventory, order picking, and packaging is beneficial.

+ Comfort working in a large, open parts distribution center with a variety of products and material handling equipment.


Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Davenport, IA.


Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $16.00 - $17.00/hr.


Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.


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 Davenport,IA.


Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 22, 2026.


About Aerotek


Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.


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.