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Job Title: Warehouse WorkerJob DescriptionThe Warehouse Worker ensures accurate labeling and efficient movement of freight within a dynamic distribution environment. This role focuses on maintaining label quality, managing freight flow using manual processes and powered equipment, and accurately recording and tracking freight through warehouse systems and documentation.Responsibilities
- Inspect and verify label quality on freight by checking vendor stock numbers and label descriptions against freight contents or reports, such as label control documents.
- Compare labels to freight contents, manifests, or reports to ensure accuracy and correct any discrepancies.
- Place labels in the appropriate area on freight to support accurate identification, storage, and shipment.
- Move freight manually and with powered equipment, including single and double pallet jacks, lifts, and pacers, to support receiving, put-away, picking, and shipping activities.
- Identify, count, separate, combine, and scan freight using Warehouse Management System terminals, scales, and scanners.
- Maintain accurate records and logs for freight movement, including distribution exception freight such as strays and damages.
- Verify bills, manifests, and purchase orders to confirm freight accuracy and resolve overages, shortages, and exceptions.
- Prepare, review, and analyze operational reports, including exception reports and overage reports, to support accurate inventory and shipment processing.
- Perform general labor tasks such as loading and unloading pallets, labeling products, packing items, and preparing freight for shipment.
- Handle materials safely and efficiently to support production, picking, and packaging operations.
- Support industrial cleaning and basic housekeeping tasks to maintain a clean and organized warehouse environment.
Essential Skills
- Experience performing general labor tasks in a warehouse or similar environment.
- Ability to safely operate powered material handling equipment such as electric pallet jacks, single and double pallet jacks, lifts, and pacers.
- Proficiency in loading and unloading pallets and handling freight manually.
- Skill in labeling products accurately and preparing items for shipment.
- Experience with packing, picking, packaging, and material handling activities.
- Ability to use Warehouse Management System terminals, scales, and scanners to identify, count, separate, combine, and scan freight.
- Capability to verify information on bills, manifests, and purchase orders and maintain accurate records and logs.
- Physical ability to bend, walk, lift, and work on feet for extended periods in a warehouse environment.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience in shipping and receiving operations.
- Experience with production support tasks in a warehouse setting.
- Comfort reviewing and analyzing basic operational reports such as exception and overage reports.
- Familiarity with industrial cleaning and maintaining warehouse cleanliness and organization.
- Willingness to work various shifts, including weekday and weekend schedules, as needed.
Why Work Here?You join a growing warehouse operation that offers above-market pay and clear opportunities for advancement, particularly as the facility continues to expand its automation capabilities. Once hired directly, you can benefit from tuition reimbursement, supporting your long-term career development and learning goals. The environment encourages growth, skill-building, and continuous improvement for individuals who want to build a stable and rewarding career in warehousing and logistics.Work EnvironmentThis role is based in a warehouse environment where conditions vary by zone and may include cooler or warmer areas. The position involves frequent bending, walking, lifting, and standing for extended periods while handling freight and operating powered equipment. Multiple shift options are available, including TuesdayFriday from 5:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., TuesdayFriday from 3:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m., SaturdayMonday from 5:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and SaturdayMonday from 5:30 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. You will work around active material handling equipment, such as pallet jacks, lifts, and pacers, and use warehouse technology including Warehouse Management System terminals, scales, and scanners. The environment emphasizes safety, organization, and consistent workflow to support efficient freight processing. 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 - $21.00/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 Oct 29, 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:
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.