Warehouse Picker

Warehouse Picker – 2nd Shift (Contract-to-Hire)

Location: Davenport, IA

Shift: 2nd Shift — 3:00 PM to 1:30 AM

Pay: $16–$17/hr

Job Type: Contract-to-Hire (90 days)

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated Warehouse Picker to join our 2nd shift team. In this role, you’ll be responsible for accurately sorting boxes and placing them onto the correct pick pallets for forklift operators. The position involves picking and packing items of various sizes—from handheld boxes to thousand‑pound machine parts, using lifting equipment as needed.

You’ll also operate an RF scanner regularly and assist with loading and unloading semi‑trailers containing completed pallets. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a detail-oriented, quality-driven work environment.

Responsibilities

• Pick and pack products of varying sizes

• Sort boxes and organize them on correct pallets

• Operate an RF scanner for inventory and order accuracy

• Use lifting equipment to move heavier items

• Load and unload semi-trailers

• Maintain high attention to detail to ensure quality and accuracy

• Work effectively in a diverse, team-oriented environment

Skills

• Picking and packing experience

• RF scanner usage

• Loading and unloading trailers

• Experience with lifting equipment

• Strong attention to detail

• Quality-focused mindset

• Ability to work in a multicultural environment

• Flexibility with working hours

Qualifications

• 3–6 months of warehouse experience

• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs

• Comfortable with mandatory overtime

• Forklift experience is preferred but not required (must be willing to train and operate)

Additional Preferred Skills (Nice-to-Haves)

• Warehouse distribution experience

• Order picking

• Packaging

• General labor

• Inventory handling

• Forklift operations (any level)

Work Environment

This role is located in a large, open parts distribution center with a wide variety of products and frequent forklift activity. The culture emphasizes inclusivity, teamwork, and—most importantly— quality . Accuracy is essential, as even a small mistake can result in a shipment being delivered to the wrong facility, including international locations.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of DAVENPORT, IA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $16.00 - $17.00/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 DAVENPORT,IA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 9, 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.