Picker Operator (Rock Island) @ Aerotek

Job Title: Picker OperatorJob DescriptionThis role supports a large agricultural parts distribution center by accurately picking, sorting, and preparing a wide range of parts and components for shipment. You will work primarily on your feet in a warehouse environment, using RF scanners and material handling equipment to ensure that products are correctly located, packaged, and loaded for delivery. The position focuses heavily on quality and attention to detail, with performance measured by accuracy rather than speed.

Responsibilities

• Sort boxes and place them in the correct pick pallets for forklift operators, ensuring each item is routed to the proper location.
• Perform approximately 70% of daily work in picking and packing products that range in size from small, hand-held boxes to large machine parts weighing up to a thousand pounds.
• Use lifts or other material handling equipment to safely move heavier parts and components as needed.
• Utilize an RF scanner to accurately locate, pick, and record inventory and orders.
• Load and unload semi-trailers with completed pallets, ensuring products are stable, labeled correctly, and ready for shipment.
• Assist with general warehouse duties including packing, labeling, palletizing, and basic assembly related to order preparation.
• Handle materials and maintain warehouse inventory accuracy by following established procedures and documentation standards.
• Support shipping and receiving activities by organizing outgoing orders and staging incoming materials.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area while following all safety guidelines and best practices.
• Work mandatory overtime when required to meet operational needs and customer deadlines.
• Demonstrate consistent attention to detail to prevent order mix-ups and ensure products ship to the correct facilities, including overseas destinations.

Essential Skills

• At least 6 months of warehouse experience.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds on a regular basis.
• Comfort working on your feet for the majority of the shift.
• Experience with general warehouse tasks such as picking, packing, labeling, and palletizing.
• Ability to use or learn RF scanners for inventory and order picking.
• Willingness and ability to work mandatory overtime when required.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure accurate order fulfillment and shipping.
• Capability to safely handle materials of various sizes and weights using appropriate equipment.
• Basic experience in material handling, order picking, and shipping activities.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in production, packaging, or general labor roles within a warehouse or distribution environment.
• Familiarity with warehouse inventory processes and practices.
• Exposure to loading and unloading trailers and working around forklifts and other warehouse equipment.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced but quality-focused environment.
• Interest in obtaining forklift training and certification through the employer.

Why Work Here? You will join an inclusive workplace that values quality, accuracy, and teamwork, offering structured opportunities for growth and development. The organization provides the chance to earn forklift training and certification, creating a clear path for long-term advancement within the distribution environment. Employees enjoy a strong work-life balance with 1st shift hours available, as well as a generous paid time off program that includes 3 weeks of PTO after one year. The culture emphasizes collaboration, diverse backgrounds, and a shared commitment to doing the job right, not just fast.

Work EnvironmentThis position is based in a large, open parts distribution center that handles a wide variety of agricultural equipment components and products. The facility includes extensive storage areas, active forklift traffic, and semi-trailer loading zones, requiring consistent awareness of surroundings and adherence to safety protocols. You will work primarily on 1st shift from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with the expectation of some mandatory overtime as needed. There is also a 2nd shift operating from 4:00 p.m. to approximately 1:00 or 2:00 a.m., depending on workload.

The environment brings together people from diverse backgrounds and experience levels, all working toward a common goal of delivering high-quality, error-free orders. Performance is measured by quality and accuracy rather than sheer productivity, so attention to detail is critical to prevent shipping errors, including those involving international shipments. The role involves standing, walking, lifting, and working around material handling equipment throughout the shift, with no specific dress code stated beyond standard warehouse safety and comfort considerations.

Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Rock Island, IL.

Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $16.00 - $17.00/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)

Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 9, 2026.

Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Rock Island,IL.

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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