Dock Worker

Illinois
Job Title: Dock Worker Job Description

This role involves performing a variety of dock and warehouse tasks, including loading and unloading trucks, staging and wrapping pallets, and accurately entering shipping and receiving information into an SAP system. You will operate equipment such as electric pallet jacks and forklifts, use RF scanners to manage inventory, and support general warehouse and dock operations within a smaller stock room environment.

Responsibilities
  • Load and unload trucks on the dock safely and efficiently.
  • Enter accurate shipping and receiving information into the SAP system.
  • Operate electric pallet jacks and forklifts to move, stage, and organize materials.
  • Stage items for shipment or storage according to established procedures.
  • Perform putaways by placing received items into designated storage locations.
  • Wrap pallets securely to prepare them for transport or storage.
  • Use RF scanners to pick orders, track inventory, and update stock records.
  • Perform general warehouse and dock tasks, including packing, stocking, and material handling.
  • Assist with order picking, warehouse packing, and palletizing products.
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area at all times.
  • Communicate effectively with team members and other departments as needed.
  • Follow all safety guidelines, work instructions, and company policies during daily operations.
Essential Skills
  • Experience loading and unloading trucks in a dock or warehouse environment.
  • Proficiency operating electric pallet jacks (EPJ) and forklifts.
  • Ability to enter data accurately into an SAP system.
  • Experience using RF scanners for inventory, picking, and stock management.
  • Background in general labor, material handling, and warehouse distribution.
  • Skills in packing, packaging, and palletizing products.
  • Experience with order picking, order packing, and stocking.
  • Ability to perform repetitive physical tasks such as lifting, moving, and staging items.
  • Basic data entry skills and comfort working with computers.
  • Ability to pass a 3rd grade reading level test to follow written instructions and documentation.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
  • Prior experience in a warehouse, stock room, or distribution environment.
  • Familiarity with production or warehouse packing operations.
  • Comfort working with inventory systems and order management tools.
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a small, close-knit team.
  • No specific education or formal certificates required.
Why Work Here?

You will join a small, friendly team in a corporate and manufacturing setting where collaboration and open communication are encouraged. The environment offers a stable schedule with daytime hours and the opportunity to work closely with colleagues and leadership in a supportive atmosphere. You will have your own workstation and tools to perform your role effectively, while contributing to a positive, respectful, and team-oriented culture.

Work Environment

This position is based in a smaller stock room within a corporate and manufacturing facility rather than a large, traditional warehouse. You will work on a first shift schedule from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and be part of a small team of about five people, with approximately four others working in the packing area. Each team member has an individual workstation equipped with a computer, and daily work involves using SAP, RF scanners, electric pallet jacks, forklifts, and other standard warehouse tools. The environment is friendly and conversational, and you may occasionally interact with senior leaders such as vice presidents while performing your duties. Dress and conduct should be appropriate for a professional corporate and manufacturing setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of McCook, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $15.50 - $15.50/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 McCook,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 21, 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.

Posted 2026-08-14

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