Picker Operator @ Aerotek

Job Title: Picker Operator / Order BuilderJob DescriptionThe Picker Operator / Order Builder plays a key role in preparing customer orders for shipment by accurately selecting, staging, and loading beverage products in a fast-paced warehouse environment. This is a highly active role that involves frequent lifting, use of RF scanners and material handling equipment, and close attention to detail to ensure orders are completed safely and correctly.

Responsibilities

• Utilize assigned tickets and work orders to accurately pull products from the warehouse and build customer orders in preparation for shipment.
• Stage and load products in accordance with company standards to ensure accuracy, stability, and safe transport.
• Move product throughout the warehouse efficiently and safely, both manually and using material handling equipment such as pallet jacks and forklifts.
• Safely operate material handling equipment as trained and in compliance with all safety procedures.
• Use an RF scanner to locate, pick, and verify products as part of the order-building process.
• Count and inspect products to verify accuracy and quality, helping to resolve any order discrepancies.
• Minimize product damage by following proper handling, stacking, and loading practices.
• Comply with all safety procedures and guidelines, including proper lifting techniques and equipment use.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and orderly work area to support safety and efficiency.
• Perform physically demanding tasks including standing, walking, twisting, grasping, reaching, pushing, pulling, bending, kneeling, sitting, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing as needed throughout the shift.
• Utilize close, distance, color, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus to safely and accurately perform all warehouse tasks.

Essential Skills

• Ability to use an RF scanner to locate, pick, and verify products.
• Ability to read and follow directions and work orders accurately.
• Comfort working in a very active role that requires frequent lifting and moving of items up to 55 lbs, with the support of moving equipment and tools.
• Capability to perform continuous standing, walking, and a range of physical motions such as twisting, reaching, pushing, pulling, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing.
• Ability to safely operate or learn to operate material handling equipment such as pallet jacks and forklifts.
• Attention to detail to ensure accurate order building, counting, and inspection of products.
• Commitment to following all safety procedures and maintaining a safe work area.
• General labor experience or aptitude for physically demanding work in a warehouse setting.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous warehouse or order picking experience is helpful but not required.
• Experience using RF scanners in a distribution or warehouse environment is an advantage.
• Familiarity with beverage or consumer goods distribution environments is beneficial.
• Strong work ethic and reliability in a fast-paced, team-oriented setting.

Why Work Here? You will join a team that values flexibility, development, and recognition, with a strong focus on employee well-being and growth. Flexible and non-traditional scheduling options, including evenings, part-time, and 4-day week opportunities for certain roles, support work-life balance. Comprehensive benefits include Paid Time Off, paid parental leave, Health, Dental, and Vision insurance, and a 401(k) with company match and profit sharing. You will have access to myCareer development programs, training, and tuition assistance to support your long-term career goals.

A wellness-focused culture offers discounted gym memberships and mental health benefits, including free counseling sessions. Employees are celebrated through recognition programs and milestone celebrations, and enjoy Coca-Cola-related perks, discounts, and swag. Leadership maintains an approachable and collaborative style, with regular performance feedback and employee survey opportunities to ensure your voice is heard.

Work EnvironmentThis role is based in a warehouse environment handling large volumes of beverage products such as cases of soda and related items. The work is highly active and physically demanding, requiring frequent lifting and moving of items up to 55 lbs, supported by moving equipment and tools designed to reduce strain and injury. You will regularly stand, walk, twist, grasp, reach, push, pull, bend, kneel, sit, stoop, crouch, crawl, and climb while performing your duties. The position requires strong visual abilities, including close and distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus, to safely operate equipment and accurately handle products.

Material handling equipment such as pallet jacks and forklifts is used to move product efficiently and safely throughout the facility. The warehouse environment includes stacked cases of Coca-Cola and other beverage products, with an emphasis on maintaining a clean, organized, and safe workspace.

Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Walcott, IA.

Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $18.00 - $18.00/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 Walcott,IA.

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.