Temp Order Picker Jobs in Chicago, IL (NOW HIRING)

Job Title: Order Picker

1st 2nd and 3rd

Job Description

Join our dynamic Order Processing department where you will play an integral role in ensuring efficient and accurate order fulfillment. As an Order Picker, you will be responsible for picking orders, packaging items, labeling boxes, and loading UPS trucks with packages on a conveyor system. Utilizing a tablet on your cart, you'll be guided through the warehouse to pick products efficiently, with up to 12 totes representing different orders. Our inventory system uses AI to optimize your picking route, enhancing productivity.

Responsibilities

• Pick orders using a cart equipped with a tablet to guide you on what to pick, the quantity, and location in the warehouse.
• Fill up to 12 orders simultaneously using totes on the cart.
• Load picked totes onto a conveyor for transport to the Packaging area.
• Stand by a conveyor in the Packaging area to pack products into boxes.
• Use an automated system that indicates which box to use for packaging.
• Assemble boxes, package items, and label them before shoving through a tape machine.
• Load finished packages onto UPS trucks as needed.
• Meet performance expectations of picking 100 lines per hour.

Essential Skills

• Experience in warehouse picking and packing.
• Ability to walk 3-5 miles per day.
• Capability to lift up to 35 pounds.
• Familiarity with order picking and inventory systems.

Work Environment

Our facility operates on 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts, Shifts are as follows: 1st shift runs from 6am to 2:30pm, 2nd shift from 2pm to 10:30pm, and 3rd shift from 10pm to 6:30am. Expect to work between 50-58 hours weekly, with optional Saturdays. Training includes shadowing a trainer, followed by a reverse shadow on your second day. The facility requires long pants or shorts that touch the knee and steel-toed shoes.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Crystal Lake, IL.

The pay range for this position is $16.50 - $17.10/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 Crystal Lake,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 14, 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.