Packing Associate Jobs in Kitchener, ON (NOW HIRING)

Job Title: Warehouse Worker

Job Description

This role involves manual picking and packing of customer orders in a clean, spacious warehouse environment. You will handle materials, verify documentation, and support accurate shipping and receiving processes while working both independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Manually pick materials for customer orders according to assigned priorities and pick lists.
• Pack orders accurately to meet customer requirements and maintain quality standards.
• Ensure outbound shipments are released in accordance with pick lists and related documentation.
• Perform a floor audit at the end of each shift to identify any unmarked product and report or resolve inventory issues.
• Receive products and verify that incoming paperwork reflects required quality packaging standards from suppliers.
• Confirm quantities received against documentation and report discrepancies as needed.
• Use basic computer skills to support order processing, inventory checks, and related warehouse tasks.
• Handle materials safely using pallet jacks, forklifts, and other material handling equipment as required.
• Support shipping and receiving activities to ensure timely and accurate movement of goods.
• Maintain a strong sense of urgency while ensuring accuracy and attention to detail in all tasks.
• Communicate effectively with team members and contribute to a positive, team-oriented work environment.

Essential Skills

• 1–2+ years of warehouse experience.
• Basic computer skills for order and inventory-related tasks.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs safely and repeatedly.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining strong communication with colleagues.
• Strong team player with excellent collaboration skills.
• Experience with material handling, including pallet jacks and general warehouse equipment.
• Order picking, packing, labeling, and general labor experience.
• Ability to read and write in English.
• Strong sense of urgency with a focus on meeting timelines.
• Detail-oriented approach with a high level of accuracy in tasks.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Forklift experience, including dockstocker or reverse steering equipment, is an asset.
• Experience with SAP or similar warehouse management systems.
• Previous experience in shipping and receiving environments.
• Comfort working in a full-time, contract-based opportunity.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.

Work Environment

The role is based in a spacious, clean, well-lit, and modern 17,000 square foot warehouse facility. The environment relies on manual picking and packing without RF scanners, and uses equipment such as pallet jacks and forklifts. The standard shift runs from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., providing consistent daytime hours for two full-time warehouse associates. The site is bus accessible, and the dress code is typical for a warehouse setting, requiring practical, safety-conscious attire appropriate for material handling and lifting.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Milton, ON.

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.

This is a fully onsite position in Milton,ON.

Aerotek® Inc. fournit des solutions de dotation en personnel et de services dans les domaines de la fabrication, de la logistique, de la construction, de l’aviation, des installations et de la maintenance. Nous offrons l’expertise, les solutions et les personnes nécessaires pour relever les défis de l’industrie nord-américaine. Basée à Hanover, au Maryland, Aerotek exploite un réseau unifié de plus de 200 bureaux à travers l’Amérique du Nord, soutenant plus de 18 000 clients chaque année. Aerotek est une entreprise du groupe Allegis, leader mondial en ressources humaines et solutions d’affaires. Pour en savoir plus, visitez: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offre un salaire hebdomadaire, des avantages sociaux y compris des soins médicaux, des soins dentaires et des soins de la vue, ainsi qu’un programme d’aide aux employés et un programme de rabais.

La société souscrit au principe d’égalité d’accès à l’emploi et examinera toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de l’âge, de la couleur, de la religion, de l’origine nationale, du statut de vétéran, de handicap, de l’orientation sexuelle, de l’identité de genre, de l’information génétique ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi.

Ordonnance sur l’égalité des chances de San Francisco:
Conformément à l’Ordonnance sur l’égalité des chances de San Francisco, pour tous les postes situés dans la ville et le comté de San Francisco, nous examinerons les candidatures des personnes qualifiées ayant un casier judiciaire ou des antécédents criminels.

Utilisation de l’intelligence artificielle (IA):
Nous pouvons utiliser l’intelligence artificielle (IA) pour soutenir certaines étapes de notre processus d’embauche, notamment la recherche, la présélection et l’évaluation des candidatures. L’IA aide à analyser les candidatures et les qualifications, mais les décisions finales sont prises par notre équipe de recrutement. En soumettant votre candidature, vous reconnaissez et acceptez que celle-ci puisse être examinée à l’aide d’outils d’IA.

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, employee assistance and discount programs.

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.

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.