Warehouse Worker

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Warehouse Worker
Job Description

This role is a full-time warehouse worker position running from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. You will support both warehouse and production operations by handling materials, preparing and processing shipments, and ensuring accurate documentation for all receiving, shipping, and inventory activities. The position includes cross-training in manufacturing production, where you will assist with packing, repacking, and filling personal care products.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide range of basic warehouse duties to support daily operations.
• Load and unload products safely and efficiently from trucks and other transport vehicles.
• Palletize products in an organized and secure manner for storage and shipment.
• Prepare products for shipment, including packing, labeling, and staging orders.
• Print labels and apply them accurately to products and packaging.
• Use computers to print labels, check inventory levels, and update inventory records.
• Operate RF scanners to perform inventory checks, order picking, and tracking of materials.
• Ensure the accuracy of all receiving and shipping documents, including counts and descriptions of materials.
• Support timely shipment, receipt, and transfer of finished products and raw materials.
• Accurately complete all required documentation related to shipping, receiving, and inventory transactions.
• Cross-train between manufacturing production and warehouse functions to provide flexible support.
• Work in production areas performing packing, repacking, and filling of personal care products as needed.
• Assist with inventory picking, pulling, and order fulfillment based on written pick lists.
• Participate in inventory control activities, including cycle counts and inventory checks.
• Handle materials and products in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), especially within cosmetics production environments.
• Support general labor tasks such as lifting, moving, and organizing products and materials.
• Follow established procedures for shipping and receiving to maintain product quality and traceability.
• Collaborate with team members and communicate effectively to coordinate warehouse and production activities.
• Adhere to all safety procedures, use required personal protective equipment, and help maintain a safe work environment.
• Assist wherever needed in both the warehouse and production floors to ensure smooth operations.

• Experience performing material handling tasks such as loading, unloading, and moving products within a warehouse environment.
• Hands-on experience with picking, packing, and packaging orders in a warehouse or production setting.
• Background in shipping and receiving, including handling documentation and verifying incoming and outgoing materials.
• Ability to perform inventory counts and participate in inventory control activities, including cycle counts.
• Comfort working with computers for label printing, inventory checks, and data entry.
• Experience using RF scanners for inventory, order picking, and tracking materials.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure accuracy in documentation, labeling, and inventory records.
• Strong communication skills to coordinate tasks and collaborate effectively with team members.
• Math skills sufficient for pen-and-paper picking, pulling, and inventory calculations.
• Ability to lift and move materials as part of general labor and warehouse duties.
• Lead experience and comfort training others in warehouse or production processes.
• Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), particularly in cosmetics or personal care product environments.
• Ability to work safely around large pumps, tanks, piping systems, and production equipment.
• Capability to work in hot, wet, and sometimes dirty conditions while maintaining safety and productivity.

• Experience in a personal care product or chemical manufacturing environment is a strong plus.
• Prior experience as a warehouse worker or warehouse associate handling order picking, loading, and packing.
• Exposure to ERP systems and inventory management software such as SAP is beneficial.
• Experience with inventory picking and pulling in a high-volume warehouse operation.
• Background in production support, including warehouse packing and assisting on production floors.
• Knowledge of GMP specific to cosmetics manufacturing is considered a valuable asset.
• Comfort working with forklifts or other material handling equipment in a warehouse setting.
• Ability to adapt to cross-training and support multiple areas of operations as business needs require.

You will join a global specialty chemistry organization that values collaboration, technical excellence, and innovation. The culture emphasizes working closely with customers and teammates to develop solutions that make a meaningful impact, reflected in a commitment to helping people live freely and enhance their natural beauty. Employees benefit from strong health coverage, a pension program, and bonus opportunities for permanent team members. The company focuses on internal mobility and promotes from within, offering clear paths for growth and development. You will be part of a supportive environment that invests in training, cross-functional experience, and long-term career progression.

Work Environment

The role is based in a personal care product manufacturing facility that operates similarly to many chemical plants, but the products handled are not harmful. There are three different production floors: one with large pumps and tanks, and two with extensive piping systems. Conditions can be very hot during the summer, and floors may be dirty and wet, requiring consistent attention to safety. You will split time between the warehouse and the production floors, assisting wherever needed and working around industrial equipment and active manufacturing processes. Required personal protective equipment includes safety glasses, steel-toe boots, hearing protection, and hard hats. The standard schedule runs from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., providing a structured daytime work pattern in a hands-on, fast-paced environment.

Job Type & Location

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

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $19.00/hr.

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)

This is a fully onsite position in Darien,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 24, 2026.

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.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Company Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.