Warehouse Worker**
**Job Description**
The warehouse worker will be responsible for packaging materials in accordance with general packing instructions, ensuring that customer-specific packaging requirements are met. They will apply side bands securely to coils, with training provided for this task. Additionally, they will create coil identification tags by entering information into a computer and printing labels to be placed on the bands. The role includes operating a forklift to move materials, with forklift duties occupying around 10% of the workday. The majority of the day, approximately 5-6 hours, will be spent packaging, with remaining time dedicated to maintaining cleanliness in the work area by sweeping.
**Responsibilities**
+ Package materials according to general packing instructions and customer-specific requirements.
+ Apply side bands securely to coils, with training provided.
+ Create coil identification tags by entering information into a computer and printing labels for bands.
+ Operate a forklift to move materials, occupying around 10% of the workday.
+ Maintain cleanliness in the work area by sweeping.
**Essential Skills**
+ Experience in warehouse or manufacturing environments.
+ Proficiency in packaging and material handling.
+ Ability to repetitively lift up to 60 lbs.
**Additional Skills & Qualifications**
+ Forklift operation experience is a plus.
**Why Work Here?**
This role offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic and hands-on environment where you can develop your skills in packaging and material handling. Employees enjoy a structured workday with clearly defined tasks, and there is ample opportunity for training and skill enhancement.
**Work Environment**
The position is based in a manufacturing environment, which can be hot, loud, or dirty at times. Heating is provided in the winter, but there is no air conditioning in the summer. The work shifts are from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM and from 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM.
**Job Type & Location**
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Wheeling, Illinois.
**Pay and Benefits**
The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $17.00/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)
**Workplace Type**
This is a fully onsite position in Wheeling,IL.
**Application Deadline**
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 30, 2025.
**About Aerotek:**
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 meets 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 solving for 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.
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.
**Job Description**
The warehouse worker will be responsible for packaging materials in accordance with general packing instructions, ensuring that customer-specific packaging requirements are met. They will apply side bands securely to coils, with training provided for this task. Additionally, they will create coil identification tags by entering information into a computer and printing labels to be placed on the bands. The role includes operating a forklift to move materials, with forklift duties occupying around 10% of the workday. The majority of the day, approximately 5-6 hours, will be spent packaging, with remaining time dedicated to maintaining cleanliness in the work area by sweeping.
**Responsibilities**
+ Package materials according to general packing instructions and customer-specific requirements.
+ Apply side bands securely to coils, with training provided.
+ Create coil identification tags by entering information into a computer and printing labels for bands.
+ Operate a forklift to move materials, occupying around 10% of the workday.
+ Maintain cleanliness in the work area by sweeping.
**Essential Skills**
+ Experience in warehouse or manufacturing environments.
+ Proficiency in packaging and material handling.
+ Ability to repetitively lift up to 60 lbs.
**Additional Skills & Qualifications**
+ Forklift operation experience is a plus.
**Why Work Here?**
This role offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic and hands-on environment where you can develop your skills in packaging and material handling. Employees enjoy a structured workday with clearly defined tasks, and there is ample opportunity for training and skill enhancement.
**Work Environment**
The position is based in a manufacturing environment, which can be hot, loud, or dirty at times. Heating is provided in the winter, but there is no air conditioning in the summer. The work shifts are from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM and from 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM.
**Job Type & Location**
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Wheeling, Illinois.
**Pay and Benefits**
The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $17.00/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)
**Workplace Type**
This is a fully onsite position in Wheeling,IL.
**Application Deadline**
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 30, 2025.
**About Aerotek:**
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 meets 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 solving for 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.
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.
Job ID: 482535154
Originally Posted on: 6/24/2025
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