Warehouse Worker

Job Description

This role supports a large distribution center in Cheyenne, WY that serves dozens of retail locations. Warehouse Workers play a key part in the flow of merchandise by unloading incoming trailers, preparing products for storage, and loading outbound trailers for shipment to stores. You work in either Shipping or Receiving, handling a wide variety of heavy and large items and ensuring they are processed safely and accurately in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Responsibilities

• Work in Shipping or Receiving to load and unload incoming and outgoing trailers, primarily by hand.
• Hand-stack products onto pallets inside trailers when items are not already palletized, ensuring they are ready for storage in the warehouse.
• Unload trailers and transport merchandise within the facility using appropriate material handling methods and equipment.
• Select, stock, and load heavy and large merchandise onto trailers for shipment to retail stores.
• Observe incoming and outgoing merchandise for manufacturers’ defects and damage, and identify items that do not meet quality standards.
• Handle merchandise carefully throughout processing to avoid damage during unloading, stacking, stocking, and loading.
• Use RF scanners and related warehouse technology to track, select, and verify inventory as required.
• Operate pallet jacks and other basic material handling equipment in a safe and efficient manner when needed.
• Follow established shipping and receiving procedures and meet productivity and accuracy expectations in a busy distribution environment.
• Maintain punctuality and consistent attendance to support team workflows and scheduled shifts.
• Participate in facility tours and ongoing training to learn warehouse processes, safety practices, and performance expectations.
• Comply with all safety, security, and facility rules, including required screenings and adherence to site access procedures.

Essential Skills

• Ability to lift up to 70 lbs regularly, including lifting and loading product overhead onto trailers.
• Comfort working in a large, loud, and busy warehouse environment with high activity levels.
• Strong willingness to learn warehouse processes and adapt to a fast-paced distribution setting.
• Reliable punctuality and consistent attendance across scheduled shifts and any required overtime.
• Stable work history demonstrating dependability and a positive, cooperative attitude.
• Capability to perform physically demanding general labor tasks for extended periods.
• Basic understanding of shipping and receiving workflows or readiness to learn them quickly.
• Ability to follow instructions, safety guidelines, and standard operating procedures.
• Eligibility and willingness to complete required compliance screenings, including drug testing and BCchecks.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous warehouse experience is preferred but not required for candidates with strong work history and attitude.
• Experience with loading and unloading trailers in a distribution or logistics environment.
• Familiarity with RF scanners for inventory tracking and order selection.
• Material handling experience, including working with palletized freight and loose items.
• Ability to use pallet jacks and other non-powered material handling equipment safely.
• BC in shipping and receiving operations, including staging and organizing outbound loads.
• Forklift experience is a plus, even if not required for all tasks.
• Comfort performing general labor duties such as stacking, sorting, and moving products.
• Openness to contract-to-hire opportunities, with eligibility for permanent hire after a defined number of hours.
• Ability to communicate effectively on the floor; Spanish language skills are welcome on certain shifts.

Why Work Here?

You join a high energy distribution environment where your effort directly supports a large network of retail locations. The role offers clear structure, steady hours, and the opportunity to transition from contract to a permanent position after meeting hour requirements. You benefit from predictable shift schedules, built-in paid and unpaid breaks, and the chance to grow your skills in warehousing, material handling, and logistics. The culture values reliability, a strong work ethic, and a willingness to learn, giving motivated individuals room to develop and advance over time.

Work Environment

The work takes place in a very large, loud, and busy distribution center that handles high volumes of merchandise for multiple retail stores. You spend most of your time on the warehouse floor in Shipping or Receiving areas, working around trailers, pallets, and material handling equipment. The environment is fast-paced and can be physically demanding, with frequent lifting of items up to 70 lbs, including overhead loading. Typical shifts include a day shift (generally Monday through Thursday, with extended hours currently in place), a night shift (evening to early morning across multiple weekdays with occasional extra days), and a weekend shift (Friday through Sunday with extended hours and an additional weekday as needed). Each shift includes one unpaid 30-minute break and two paid 15-minute breaks. You may use RF scanners, pallet jacks, and other standard warehouse tools as part of your daily work. Access to the facility requires proper identification, and compliance with site safety, security, and screening procedures is expected. Dress is practical and suitable for warehouse work, focusing on safety, comfort, and readiness for physical tasks.-

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Cheyenne, WY.

The pay range for this position is $18.25 - $21.75/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 Cheyenne,WY.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 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.