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Job Title: Warehouse Sorter

Job Description

The Warehouse Sorter plays a hands-on role in the daily operation of a busy warehouse, focusing on lifting, moving, and sorting materials throughout the shift. This position handles paper and cardboard recycling, separates materials by grade, removes contaminants, and supports basic inventory-related administrative tasks as needed. The role requires consistent heavy lifting, frequent movement, and attention to detail in a fast-paced, quota-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Lift, move, push, and pull equipment and materials for the majority of the workday.
• Empty collected paper and cardboard from containers and properly dump them in designated areas.
• Sort materials by grade, separating different types of paper and cardboard according to established standards.
• Identify and remove contaminants from sorted materials to maintain quality requirements.
• Pick up and handle heavy materials weighing between 70 lbs and 100 lbs on a regular basis.
• Push and pull wheeled containers weighing up to approximately 300 lbs as needed.
• Use material handling equipment and techniques to safely move products and boxes throughout the warehouse.
• Assist with unloading materials and products from trucks or other delivery vehicles.
• Perform picking tasks and use RF scanners when required to locate, identify, and track products.
• Support the plant manager with administrative inventory tasks when needed, such as basic counts or recording information.
• Work efficiently in a quota-based environment, striving to meet or exceed order selection and productivity goals.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area and follow all safety guidelines and procedures.

Essential Skills

• At least 1 year of warehouse experience.
• Ability to perform heavy lifting on a consistent basis, including lifting 70–100 lbs regularly.
• Ability to push and pull wheeled containers weighing up to approximately 300 lbs.
• Capability to be on your feet and actively moving for the entire shift.
• Experience with general labor tasks in a warehouse or similar environment.
• Material handling experience, including moving, stacking, and organizing products and boxes.
• Ability to perform unloading tasks safely and efficiently.
• Comfort working in a physically demanding, quota-based environment.
• Reliability and strong work ethic to maintain productivity throughout the shift.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 1+ year of heavy lifting work experience preferred.
• Experience with quota-based order selection is preferred.
• Experience with picking operations in a warehouse setting is an advantage.
• Familiarity with RF scanners for tracking and identifying products is beneficial.
• Comfort working with large racking systems and navigating warehouse aisles.
• Attention to detail when sorting materials and identifying contaminants.
• Willingness to assist with basic administrative inventory tasks when requested.

Why Work Here?

You will join a workplace that recognizes strong performance and offers the opportunity to earn a high level of pay based on your effort and reliability. Consistent, high-quality work can lead to a strong reference for future opportunities and the potential for direct hire, depending on performance and business needs. The environment values dependability, hard work, and the ability to grow into long-term opportunities.

Work Environment

This is a full-time, first-shift role, working Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The position is based in a large warehouse environment that is not fully temperature controlled due to large garage doors that remain open during the day. Temperatures typically range from about 80–85 degrees in the summer to 60–65 degrees in the winter, with fans and heaters used to improve comfort where possible. The facility features large and tall racking and can be darker in many areas to reduce electricity usage. The atmosphere is generally quiet, and team members may listen to music while picking, as long as it does not interfere with safety or productivity. Dress is practical and appropriate for warehouse work, with an emphasis on safety and comfort suitable for a physically demanding role.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Bloomington, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $22.00/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 Bloomington,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 14, 2026.

About Aerotek

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.