Job Title: Warehouse WorkerJob DescriptionThe Warehouse Worker maintains high standards of freight and label quality while supporting efficient freight flow throughout a busy distribution environment. This role involves inspecting and verifying freight labels, moving and organizing freight using manual methods and powered equipment, and accurately documenting freight movement and exceptions using warehouse management systems. The position requires strong attention to detail, safe operation of equipment, and effective communication with colleagues and other stakeholders.Responsibilities
- Inspect and verify freight label information, including vendor stock numbers and descriptions, to ensure accuracy and alignment with freight contents and related reports.
- Compare labels to freight contents or control reports and place labels in the appropriate area on freight to maintain label quality.
- Assign freight to the appropriate lane, store, or batch based on label information and operational requirements.
- Process damaged freight according to established policies and procedures, ensuring proper documentation and handling.
- Maintain accurate records, logs, and cases for freight loading onto trailers by operating scanners and batch trailer systems.
- Manage freight flow by loading and unloading freight from conveyors, and stacking and arranging freight on pallets, carts, or trailers.
- Move freight manually and with powered equipment such as single and double pallet jacks, lifts, pacers, and other machinery.
- Identify, count, separate, combine, and scan freight using warehouse management system terminals, scales, and scanners.
- Maintain records, logs, and documentation related to distribution exception freight, including strays and damages, by verifying bills of lading, manifests, and purchase orders.
- Prepare, review, and analyze reports such as exception reports and overage reports to support accurate freight management.
- Perform general labor and industrial cleaning tasks to maintain a safe and organized warehouse environment.
- Pack, pick, and palletize products as required to support production, material handling, and outbound shipping operations.
- Communicate clearly and professionally with individuals or groups verbally and in writing, including customers, suppliers, and associates.
- Visually verify and read information, often in small print, on labels, documents, and system screens to ensure accuracy.
- Visually locate merchandise and other objects within the warehouse and visually inspect equipment for proper operation and safety.
- Move up and down ladders and stairs as needed to access freight, storage areas, and equipment.
- Grasp, turn, and manipulate objects of varying size and weight, using fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.
- Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping, to handle freight and operate equipment.
- Observe the behavior of others, including associates, customers, and suppliers, to support a safe and efficient work environment.
- Stand for extended periods of time while performing warehouse duties.
- Work overnight, weekends, and varying shifts, including available shift options such as TuesdayFriday and SaturdayMonday schedules.
- Move over sloping, uneven, or slippery surfaces and through narrow, enclosed, or elevated areas as required by warehouse operations.
- Work at heights and indoors for extended periods of time in a fast-paced distribution setting.
Essential Skills
- Ability to perform all essential functions of the role with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Experience with general labor and industrial cleaning in a warehouse or similar environment.
- Ability to maintain freight and label quality through careful inspection and verification of label information against freight contents and reports.
- Proficiency in managing freight flow, including loading and unloading freight from conveyors and arranging freight on pallets, carts, or trailers.
- Capability to move freight manually and operate powered equipment such as single and double pallet jacks, lifts, pacers, and other machinery.
- Skill in identifying, counting, separating, combining, and scanning freight using warehouse management system terminals, scales, and scanners.
- Experience using warehouse management systems to record, track, and manage freight movement and exceptions.
- Ability to maintain accurate records, logs, and documentation for freight, including exception freight, strays, and damages.
- Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, to interact with customers, suppliers, and associates.
- Comfort working with pallet jacks and other material handling equipment in a busy warehouse environment.
- Capability to pack, pick, and palletize products to support production, logistics, and shipping operations.
- Physical ability to climb ladders and stairs, stand for extended periods, reach overhead and below the knees, and perform bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping.
- Strong visual acuity to read and verify small print on labels, documents, and equipment displays.
- Ability to visually inspect equipment and merchandise for accuracy, condition, and safety.
- Capacity to work overnight, weekends, and varying shifts as required by warehouse operations.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience with processing, loading, and unloading freight in a warehouse or logistics setting.
- Familiarity with logistics management and freight forwarding processes.
- Experience working with machinery and powered warehouse equipment in a safe and controlled manner.
- Knowledge of warehouse management systems and related technology for tracking inventory and freight.
- Ability to use electric pallet jacks and similar powered equipment to move freight safely and efficiently.
- Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks, freight batches, and documentation simultaneously.
- Attention to detail in verifying labels, documentation, and reports to minimize errors and exceptions.
- Comfort working in a developing automation warehouse environment and adapting to new processes and technologies.
Why Work Here?Employees benefit from above-market pay and the opportunity to grow within a developing automation warehouse that values continuous improvement and professional development. Once hired directly, team members can access tuition reimbursement, supporting ongoing education and skill-building. The environment promotes long-term career growth, exposure to modern warehouse technologies, and a culture that rewards reliability, performance, and initiative.Work EnvironmentThe role is based in a dynamic warehouse and distribution facility that operates across multiple shifts, including overnight, weekend, and varying schedule options such as TuesdayFriday and SaturdayMonday shifts. Team members work indoors for extended periods of time and may be exposed to varying temperatures, including extreme heat or cold, as well as wet, damp, or drafty conditions. The position involves moving over sloping, uneven, or slippery surfaces and working at heights and in narrow, enclosed, or elevated areas. Work may involve substances that require special handling, and employees regularly use machinery and powered equipment such as pallet jacks, lifts, pacers, conveyors, scanners, and warehouse management system terminals. The environment is fast-paced, safety-focused, and designed to support efficient freight flow and high-quality warehouse operations. Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Ottawa, KS. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $21.00 - $22.00/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 & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Ottawa, KS. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 14, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Ottawa,KS.
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:
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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
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