Job Description
Job Description
Job Title: Warehouse Worker
Job Description
The Warehouse Worker plays a key role in maintaining a clean, organized, and safe warehouse while supporting daily shipping, receiving, and material handling operations. You will load and unload delivery vehicles, verify and inspect inventory, operate material handling equipment, and ensure products are accurately labeled and stored. This role is physically demanding and ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on work in a fast-paced manufacturing and warehouse environment.
Responsibilities
- Maintain the cleanliness, tidiness, and overall safety of the warehouse at all times.
- Load and unload delivery trucks and other vehicles safely and efficiently.
- Accept incoming deliveries, count and confirm inventory, and verify accuracy against documentation.
- Inspect inventory for damage, defects, or faults and report issues promptly.
- Communicate effectively with relevant parties when discrepancies or errors arise in shipments or inventory.
- Mark, label, and organize stock so that items are easy to locate and retrieve.
- Operate warehouse equipment such as pallet jacks and other material handling tools as needed.
- Perform general material handling tasks including picking, packing, packaging, and shipping orders.
- Use RF scanners to track inventory movement and maintain accurate inventory records.
- Handle hand tools and basic equipment safely while completing warehouse tasks.
- Support a small team environment by being reliable, punctual, and willing to assist where needed.
- Work safely and follow all warehouse and manufacturing safety procedures, especially in a non-temperature-controlled environment.
- Lift and move materials weighing between 50 and 100 pounds regularly throughout the shift.
- Adapt to increased workload and extended hours during busy seasons, including occasional Saturday work.
Essential Skills
- At least 6 months of experience in a warehouse or manufacturing environment.
- Operational knowledge of pallet jacks and basic material handling equipment.
- Experience with loading and unloading trucks in a warehouse setting.
- Ability to perform material handling tasks such as picking, packaging, and shipping.
- Comfortable lifting up to 50 pounds regularly, with the physical ability to handle weights up to 100 pounds as required.
- High attention to detail when counting, confirming, and labeling inventory.
- Good communication skills to effectively report issues and coordinate with team members.
- Reliable attendance and punctuality to support consistent warehouse operations.
- Ability to work in English, including understanding instructions and communicating with supervisors and team members.
- Comfort working in a non-temperature-controlled environment that can become hot.
- Willingness to work a schedule that may increase to 50 hours per week during busy seasons, including up to 2 Saturdays per month.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- No formal education or certifications required for this role.
- Experience using RF scanners to track inventory is a plus.
- Familiarity with forklifts is beneficial, even if not required for every task.
- Experience using hand tools in a warehouse or manufacturing environment.
- in construction, hands-on manufacturing, or similar physical work is a strong asset.
- Ability to read and use a tape measure is a nice-to-have skill.
- Previous experience working in a manufacturing warehouse environment is highly valuable.
- Demonstrated success by asking questions, staying attentive during training, and following instructions carefully.
- Comfort working in a team of 10–15 people within a larger manufacturing operation.
Why Work Here?
You will join a company that values its people and shows appreciation through meaningful benefits and recognition. Employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage once hired on. The organization regularly hosts cookouts and quarterly employee appreciation events, fostering a friendly and supportive culture. Eligible employees can benefit from unique programs such as home makeovers, reflecting a genuine commitment to improving employees’ lives beyond the workplace. When contractors convert to permanent employees, they receive the same benefits as internal team members with equivalent tenure, ensuring you are fully integrated and recognized for your contributions.
Work Environment
This is a fully on-site, contract-to-hire position based in West Des Moines, Iowa, within a manufacturing and warehouse environment. The initial contract period is approximately 18 weeks, with the opportunity to transition to a permanent role. The standard shift runs from 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Current schedules range from 32 to 40 hours per week, with the expectation that hours may increase to around 50 hours per week during busy seasons, including working up to two Saturdays per month. The facility is not temperature controlled and can get hot, so candidates must be comfortable working in varying temperatures. You will work as part of a small team of about 10–15 people within a larger operation that includes multiple facilities in the area. The environment is hands-on, fast-paced, and physically demanding, with regular use of pallet jacks, RF scanners, and other material handling tools. The dress code includes steel-toed shoes or boots, work-appropriate shirts or tank tops, and jeans or shorts suitable for a warehouse setting.E
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of West Des Moines, IA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $18.50 - $19.50/hr.
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 West Des Moines,IA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 4, 2026.
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.
Company DescriptionWe 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 meet 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 in solving 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.
Company Description
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 meet 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 in solving 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.