Weekend Order Picker Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Job Title: Order Picker

Job Description

This role focuses on accurately picking and moving a wide variety of products using RF scanners and material handling equipment in a high-volume warehouse environment. You will work on a busy second shift, support shipping and staging operations, and play a key part in maintaining efficient inventory flow while meeting daily productivity targets.

Responsibilities

• Use an RF scanner to locate, pick, and verify products according to order requirements.
• Move picked products to designated shipping and staging areas using a push cart, pallet jack, or forklift.
• Handle a wide range of items, including cases of water bottles, metal housing for PLCs, and computer or electronic parts, ensuring accuracy and care with each order.
• Achieve an initial productivity target of approximately 100 lines picked per shift, increasing to 150–175 lines as proficiency improves.
• Follow established picking, packing, inventory, and shipping procedures to maintain accuracy and organization.
• Maintain clear communication with supervisors and team members regarding order issues, inventory discrepancies, or equipment needs.
• Demonstrate reliable attendance and a positive attitude to support consistent warehouse operations.
• Participate in training to learn safe and effective operation of pallet jacks and forklifts, and apply those skills in daily work.
• Adhere to all safety guidelines while walking aisles, lifting products, and operating equipment throughout the shift.
• Support inventory control by handling products carefully and reporting any damaged or misplaced items.

Essential Skills

• Experience with RF scanners for order picking or a strong willingness to learn.
• Ability to use or learn to use pallet jacks and forklifts safely and effectively.
• Experience in picking, packing, inventory, or shipping in a warehouse or similar environment.
• Consistent attendance and strong reliability in meeting scheduled shifts.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn new tasks and equipment.
• Clear and professional communication skills to work effectively with team members and supervisors.
• Ability to walk up and down warehouse aisles for the entire shift.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds as needed during picking and material handling.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience operating a forklift or pallet jack is a strong plus.
• Prior experience in a high-volume warehouse environment handling a large number of SKUs.
• Comfort working with a wide variety of products, including beverages, metal components, and electronic parts.
• Interest in long-term employment and growing into new roles and responsibilities over time.

Why Work Here?

You will join a busy, growing, family-owned organization that values long-term careers and internal advancement. Many team members have progressed from entry-level warehouse roles into leadership, sales, customer service, and other positions, creating clear opportunities for career growth. The workplace offers the stability and support of a union environment, along with a strong benefits package once you become a permanent employee, including two weeks of paid vacation, five days of personal time, ten paid holidays, a 401(k) match up to 4.5%, an HSA, and employer-paid health care premiums up to 82–100%. The culture emphasizes growth, reliability, and teamwork, providing a supportive environment for building a lasting career.

Work Environment

This position is on second shift, typically from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., with current mandatory overtime extending the shift until approximately 10:00 p.m. The role is based in a large warehouse of about 125,000 square feet, where you will walk aisles for the majority of your shift and frequently handle products weighing up to 50 pounds. You will use RF scanners, push carts, pallet jacks, and forklifts to move and organize inventory in a busy, high-volume setting. The environment is fast-paced and production-driven, with a focus on safety, teamwork, and consistent workflow throughout the shift.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Saint Louis, MO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $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 Saint Louis,MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 29, 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.