Warehouse Associate

Warehouse Associate / Shipping & Receiving Associate - Bolingbrook, IL

8AM-5PM MONDAY-FRIDAY

$20/hr

*CONTRACT POSITION*

Job Description

The Warehouse Associate / Shipping & Receiving Associate ensures that products are shipped and received accurately, on time, and in accordance with customer specifications. This role supports shipping, receiving, and inventory control activities and operates both independently and under the guidance of the Inventory and Logistics Manager. The position plays a key role in maintaining smooth warehouse and production operations in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Create pick lists for all kits required for customer shipments.
• Prepare all necessary documentation and physically ship completed return merchandise authorizations (RMAs).
• Prepare all necessary documentation and physically ship completed sales orders.
• Create, maintain, and organize all shipping documentation, including quality control forms, bills of lading (BOL), commercial invoices (CI), NAFTA or similar trade documents, and any other required records.
• Coordinate carrier pickups to ensure customer delivery requirements and schedules are met.
• Issue required materials and accurately perform related transactions in the inventory or ERP system.
• Support purchasing by arranging and processing the return of defective materials to suppliers.
• Apply best practices in packaging, handling, and documentation to ensure products are delivered in pristine condition.
• Receive daily inbound shipments and verify quantities and documentation.
• Receive and process RMA materials, ensuring proper identification and routing.
• Perform additional shipping, receiving, or inventory-related duties as assigned to support overall warehouse and production needs.
• Issue materials to production jobs in a timely and accurate manner.
• Put away received materials into appropriate storage locations and update inventory records.
• Conduct weekly cycle counts to maintain accurate inventory levels and identify discrepancies.
• Use material handling equipment, such as pallet jacks, to load, unload, move, and stage materials safely.
• Perform kitting, picking, packing, and order picking activities to support production and customer orders.
• Use RF scanners or similar tools to track inventory movements and maintain accurate data entry.
• Assist with inventory control and inventory management tasks to ensure stock accuracy and availability.
• Work collaboratively with team members and communicate effectively to support continuous workflow in the warehouse and production areas.
• Work beyond 8 hours per day when needed to meet operational and customer demands.

Essential Skills

• Previous experience in kitting, picking, and packing.
• Hands-on experience with material handling, including loading, unloading, and general warehouse labor.
• Experience with shipping and receiving processes and documentation.
• Experience with inventory, inventory control, and inventory management activities.
• Ability to use pallet jacks and other basic material handling equipment safely.
• Basic computer and internet skills for data entry and documentation.
• Ability to use RF scanners or similar devices for inventory tracking.
• Strong attention to detail with proven ability to handle multiple priorities accurately.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-starter who can work both independently and as part of a team.
• Reliable transportation for deliveries and pickups as needed.
• Ability to lift heavy materials and perform physically demanding tasks.
• Comfortable navigating stairs and standing or working on feet for extended periods.
• Reliable, punctual, and committed to maintaining a positive, team-oriented attitude.
• Ability and willingness to work past 8 hours per day when required.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• ERP system knowledge is a plus but not required.
• Experience using data entry tools and systems to maintain accurate records.
• Experience working in a fast-paced warehouse or production environment.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain product quality and follow best practices for packaging and handling.
• Comfort working in a small production and office setting.

Why Work Here?

You will join a close-knit team in a small, collaborative production environment where your work has a direct impact on smooth daily operations. The company offers a stable daytime schedule and the opportunity to build broad experience across shipping, receiving, and inventory functions. You will work with supportive colleagues, develop practical skills in a fast-paced setting, and contribute to a growing organization that values reliability, attention to detail, and teamwork.

Work Environment

The role is based in a small office and production area located inside a shopping mall environment. The company has approximately 15 employees in production and around 80 employees overall, creating a tight-knit and collaborative atmosphere. Standard hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with a 30-minute lunch break, with occasional work beyond 8 hours per day as needed to meet operational demands. The work involves regular standing, walking, navigating stairs, and performing physically demanding tasks such as lifting and moving materials. You will work in a warehouse and production setting that uses pallet jacks, RF scanners, and basic computer systems, and you will handle packaging, shipping, receiving, and inventory control tasks on a daily basis. Attire should be appropriate for a warehouse and production environment, allowing for safe and comfortable movement while performing physical tasks.

This is a Contract position based out of Bolingbrook, IL.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Bolingbrook,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 18, 2026.

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.

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.