Packing Associate Jobs in Capron, IL (NOW HIRING)

Job Title: Shipping and Receiving

Job Description

This shipping and receiving position supports day-to-day operations in a modern, climate-controlled distribution facility. You will focus on picking and packing orders, unloading trucks, and placing products into their designated locations in the warehouse. The role runs through the end of the year with the possibility of extension based on business needs and performance, and it offers consistent first-shift hours with opportunities for overtime.

Responsibilities

• Pick customer orders accurately using RF scanners and prepare items for packing.
• Pack products securely and efficiently to ensure they arrive safely and in good condition.
• Unload incoming trucks manually and move products to the appropriate staging or storage areas.
• Place products into designated warehouse locations, following inventory and storage guidelines.
• Use pallet jacks and other basic material handling equipment to move products safely around the facility.
• Assist with receiving activities, including verifying counts and organizing incoming shipments as needed.
• Support shipping operations by preparing orders for outbound shipments and staging them for loading.
• Follow all safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized work area.
• Work collaboratively with warehouse team members to meet daily productivity and accuracy targets.
• Adapt to changing workload demands, including working additional hours when required during busy periods.

Essential Skills

• 6 months to 1 year of experience in warehouse picking, packing, receiving, or similar warehouse operations.
• Hands-on experience with order picking and packing in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to use RF scanners for order selection and inventory-related tasks.
• Experience with material handling tasks such as moving, staging, and organizing products.
• Ability to safely operate a pallet jack for moving pallets and larger loads.
• Basic understanding of shipping and receiving processes within a warehouse setting.
• Capability to perform physical tasks such as standing, walking, lifting, and moving products throughout the shift.
• Reliability to work full first-shift hours and additional overtime when needed.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience in a warehouse temp role or similar short-term assignment.
• Comfort working in a structured environment with defined productivity and accuracy goals.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure correct items are picked, packed, and placed in proper locations.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and adapt to new processes quickly.

Work Environment, Shift Hours, and Pay

This position is based in a brand-new, climate-controlled warehouse facility that opened in December 2023. The standard schedule runs Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at $22/hr

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Janesville, WI.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $23.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Janesville,WI.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 20, 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.