Location: Grand Rapids,MI, USA
**NOW HIRING Warehouse Worker**
**Job Description**
We are seeking dedicated Warehouse Workers for both 1st and 2nd shifts. The 1st shift operates from 6:30 AM to 4:30 PM, and the 2nd shift runs from 3:30 PM to 1:45 AM. These positions are Monday through Friday, with Fridays not always requiring a full shift. As a Warehouse Worker, you will keep machines and lines stocked with materials, wrap products for staging or shipment, and maintain a clean, safe, and orderly work environment. Additionally, you will carry a walkie talkie throughout your shift to communicate effectively and follow safety regulations.
**Responsibilities**
+ Keep machines and lines stocked with materials.
+ Wrap product to stage or put on trailer.
+ Carry provided walkie talkie throughout the entire shift.
+ Identify and correct any errors resulting in rejected or discarded pieces.
+ Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly work environment.
+ Follow safety regulations.
+ Perform other duties as assigned.
**Essential Skills**
+ Experience in warehouse operations, production, and general labor.
+ Skills in packaging, order picking, and material handling.
+ Forklift and hilo operation experience.
+ Proficiency in packing and inventory management.
+ Ability to use RF scanners.
**Additional Skills & Qualifications**
+ Physically able to lift up to 30 lbs. repetitively, 50 lbs. occasionally, and 100 lbs. with assistance.
+ Ability to work in a labor-intensive position.
+ Capacity to follow directions and work well in a team.
+ Skill in interpreting and translating job specifications for production machinery.
+ Prior forklift experience is required.
**Why Work Here?**
This role offers competitive pay with a starting rate of $18 per hour for both shifts. You will be eligible for a pay raise to $19.50 per hour after being hired directly, which can occur after just a few weeks. The company values a clean and safe work environment and fosters a team-oriented culture, providing opportunities for growth and development.
**Work Environment**
The work environment consists of shifts operating Monday through Friday, with 1st shift from 6:30 AM to 4:30 PM and 2nd shift from 3:30 PM to 1:45 AM. Fridays are not always a full shift. The job involves physical activity and adherence to safety regulations.
**Job Type & Location**
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Grand Rapids, Michigan
**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.