Job Title: Picker / Material Handler
Job Description
This role focuses on accurately picking and handling materials that support cleanroom kitting and assembly operations in a high-volume distribution environment. You use pick sheets and RF scanners to locate and select products, load them into totes, and move them onto conveyors that feed a cleanroom production area. The position involves extensive walking, counting, and light to moderate lifting on either first or second shift.
Responsibilities
- Use pick sheets and RF scanners to accurately locate, identify, and pick products for kitting assemblers.
- Load picked materials into designated totes and place them onto the conveyor system for transfer into the cleanroom.
- Perform precise counting of products, including situations where required quantities differ from pack sizes (for example, counting 40 items from a pack of 100).
- Maintain a high level of accuracy in all picking and counting activities to ensure correct materials reach the cleanroom.
- Stand and walk for the majority of the shift, covering significant distances within the warehouse and production areas.
- Lift and move materials up to 20 pounds as part of daily picking, loading, and unloading tasks.
- Follow written work instructions and standard operating procedures consistently and thoroughly.
- Support general warehouse and distribution activities such as scanning, loading, unloading, and order picking as needed.
- Work cooperatively in close quarters with other team members in and around the cleanroom and assembly areas.
- Adhere to all cleanroom and facility rules, including gowning procedures and other operational guidelines.
Essential Skills
- Ability to accurately count materials, including breaking down larger packs into smaller required quantities.
- Ability to stand and walk for up to 8 hours per shift.
- Ability to lift up to 20 pounds on a regular basis.
- Capability to follow written work instructions and standard procedures.
- Comfort working in close quarters with other people in a production or cleanroom environment.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Previous warehouse or distribution experience, including picking and packing, is preferred.
- Prior manufacturing or production experience is beneficial.
- Experience working in a cleanroom environment is an advantage.
- BGV in kit assembly, particularly medical kit assembly, is highly valued.
- Familiarity with RF scanners, order pickers, and general warehouse equipment such as forklifts and material handling tools is a plus.
Why Work Here?
You join a world-class, clean, and well-organized operation with a strong track record of long-term growth and stability. The facility offers clear opportunities for advancement, with many leaders having started in entry-level warehouse roles and progressed into supervisory and executive positions. The organization supports career development, including relocation for leadership opportunities, and has demonstrated consistent year-over-year growth for more than two decades. People genuinely enjoy working here, and the environment is designed to be supportive, growth-oriented, and focused on long-term success.
Work Environment
The role is based in a world-class cleanroom kit assembly and warehouse facility that is extremely clean and well maintained. Work is performed on either first shift (approximately 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with optional Saturday overtime from 5:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. every other weekend) or second shift (Monday through Friday, approximately 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., with Saturday overtime as needed). The environment involves extensive walking, climbing, and working on and around conveyors and material handling equipment. Team members work in close quarters in the cleanroom and must fully gown up according to cleanroom protocols. The dress code in the cleanroom prohibits makeup, jewelry, and long nails to maintain strict cleanliness and safety standards.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of WAUKEGAN, IL.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $20.00/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)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of WAUKEGAN, IL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 26, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in WAUKEGAN,IL.
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.