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Job Title: Warehouse Worker
Job Description
Join a food manufacturing warehouse team where you will operate various material handling equipment, support inventory control using an ERP system, and ensure products move safely and efficiently through the facility. You will work in both cold and warm environments, handle packaged food products, and perform physically active tasks that include lifting, loading, unloading, and organizing inventory.
Responsibilities
- Operate stand-up and sit-down forklifts to move pallets, materials, and finished goods safely and efficiently throughout the warehouse.
- Use reach trucks to access and store products at various rack heights while following all safety procedures.
- Drive straight trucks or U-Haultype vehicles as needed to move materials or products within or between locations, following applicable safety and operational guidelines.
- Perform order picking and packing tasks accurately, using RF scanners or other tools to locate, select, and prepare items for shipment.
- Load and unload trucks, trailers, and other vehicles, ensuring products are handled carefully and stacked or staged properly.
- Support shipping and receiving operations by checking in materials, verifying quantities, labeling products, and preparing outgoing shipments.
- Use an ERP inventory system to record movements, track stock levels, and maintain accurate inventory records.
- Assist with warehouse inventory activities, including cycle counts, stock rotation, and organization of storage areas.
- Handle packaging and production support tasks as needed, including staging materials for production and returning finished goods to storage.
- Operate pallet jacks and other material handling equipment safely, maintaining awareness of surroundings and traffic in the facility.
- Work effectively in cold storage areas and warm environments, following food safety and facility guidelines at all times.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area by following housekeeping standards and warehouse safety procedures.
Essential Skills
- Proven experience operating stand-up forklifts in a warehouse or manufacturing environment.
- Proven experience operating sit-down forklifts for material handling and product movement.
- Experience operating reach trucks to store and retrieve products from racking systems.
- Ability to use an ERP inventory system to track, update, and manage inventory records.
- Hands-on experience in a warehouse or food production environment.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly and perform physically demanding tasks throughout the shift.
- Experience with order picking, packing, and using RF scanners for inventory and shipping tasks.
- shipping and receiving, including loading, unloading, and verifying shipments.
- Ability to work comfortably in cold storage areas as well as warmer production or warehouse spaces.
- Experience operating pallet jacks and other common warehouse material handling equipment.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience working in a food manufacturing or food storage facility.
- Familiarity with warehouse inventory practices such as cycle counting and stock rotation.
- Comfort working around food-related smells and in environments where food products are processed or stored.
- Strong attention to detail when handling inventory, documentation, and shipment preparation.
- Ability to follow safety procedures and warehouse best practices consistently.
- Willingness to support multiple warehouse functions, including production support, packaging, and general material handling.
Why Work Here?
You will join a stable manufacturing operation where your hands-on skills and reliability are valued every day. The role offers consistent, full-time hours with structured shifts, allowing you to plan your life outside of work. You will work with modern material handling equipment and inventory systems, gaining experience that can support long-term growth in warehousing and logistics. The environment emphasizes safety, teamwork, and clear processes, giving you the opportunity to build your skills while contributing to a critical part of the supply chain.
Work Environment
This position is based in a mid- to large-size food manufacturing facility that includes both warehouse and production areas. You will regularly work in cold storage environments as well as warmer zones, depending on the task and product being handled. The facility uses forklifts (stand-up and sit-down), reach trucks, pallet jacks, RF scanners, and an ERP inventory system as part of daily operations. Work is performed on-site with significant time spent on your feet, walking, lifting, and operating equipment. The role follows structured shift schedules, with a first shift from 6:00 AM to 4:00 PM Monday through Friday and a second shift from 4:00 PM to 1:00 AM Monday through Friday. You will work around food products and related odors, and you are expected to follow all food safety and warehouse safety guidelines while maintaining a neat and professional appearance appropriate for a manufacturing and warehouse setting.
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Sioux Falls, SD.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $20.00 - $21.00/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)
Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Sioux Falls,SD.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Oct 12, 2026.
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.
Posting ID: JP-006313157