Warehouse Worker

Job Title: Warehouse Worker

Job Description

We supply fresh produce and vegetables to grocery stores. As a Warehouse Worker, you will utilize a pallet jack and RF scanner to pick and assemble orders. You will build stable and well-cubed pallets for shipping, shrink wrap, and label products/pallets with the correct truck, destination, and other required information. Additionally, you will ensure that warehouse areas are kept clean, dry, and free from debris.

Responsibilities

• Pick and assemble orders using a pallet jack and RF scanner.

• Build stable and well-cubed pallets for shipping.

• Shrink wrap and label products/pallets with the correct truck, destination, and other required information.

• Ensure that warehouse areas are kept clean, dry, and free from debris.

• Handle shipping and receiving tasks.

• Perform inventory counts.

• Unload, pack, and load products.

• Manage general labor and material handling tasks.

Essential Skills

• Experience in picking, order picking, and shipping and receiving.

• Ability to lift 50lbs consistently throughout the shift.

• Self-motivated and capable of heavy lifting.

• Proficiency in using an RF scanner.

• Experience in inventory count, unloading, packing, production, and general labor.

• Material handling and forklift operation skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to work in a cool environment (35-50 degrees).

• Flexibility on shift end times as they will vary with the seasons.

Why Work Here?

We offer an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), along with health, vision, and dental insurance. Our work environment fosters a family feel, and we provide opportunities for growth and development.

Work Environment

The work environment is cool, with temperatures ranging from 35 to 50 degrees. You will be going up and down aisles grabbing products and putting them onto pallets. We have two shift options: Option 1 from 4pm until the work is done (typically around 1am, but may extend to 4am if necessary) and Option 2 from 11am to 7:30pm, with potential for staying late to finish packaging orders. Breaks include a 30-minute unpaid lunch and 15-minute paid breaks. The team size is roughly 10 employees per shift, all performing similar jobs. The dress code requires warm clothes, with most employees wearing sweatshirts and winter hats.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of La Crosse, Wisconsin.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $18.00

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 La Crosse,WI.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Jan 1, 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.