Warehouse Worker

at Aerotek in Lees Summit, Missouri, United States

Job Description

Hiring Warehouse Worker 18-19.25/HR – Start Quickly – 40+ hours a week

Job Description

As a warehouse worker, you will assist in the production line by taking lids off machines and packing them into boxes. The lids are lightweight and are used for coffee containers, cans, sprinkles, and more. This role requires a lot of bending and standing, but not heavy lifting. Comfortable shoes are necessary as you will be on your feet for the duration of the 12-hour shifts. The workstations are equipped with mats for added comfort. Shift differentials are available, and there’s a pay increase once you transition to a permanent position.

Responsibilities

+ Adhere to all Safety, GMP, and Food Safety requirements while maintaining cleanliness standards in your work area.

+ Communicate safety, quality, and equipment issues with support personnel or activate the help board as needed.

+ Monitor stacking and conveyance systems to prevent scrap from jam-ups.

+ Meet scrap management requirements and segregate scrap properly.

+ Recycle as much scrap as possible.

+ Interact with QA Technicians to provide information and samples of defective products.

+ Hold products you suspect are defective.

+ Erect cartons and stack boxes onto skids as directed or to assist the Team Lead.

+ Assist the Team Lead with labeling corrugate.

+ Read and understand shop orders.

+ Demonstrate good time management skills to accomplish all tasks.

+ If certified as an OJT trainer in the molding department, train others to maintain the OJT trainer position.

+ Cross-train on multiple machines.

+ Perform other tasks as directed.

Essential Skills

+ Packing

+ General labor

+ Warehouse production

+ Stacking

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Candidates should have a reliable attendance record.

+ Warehouse experience is preferred but not required.

Why Work Here?

There is abundant room for growth, and promotions from within are highly encouraged. Contractors are also considered for promotion, providing excellent career advancement opportunities.

Work Environment

The warehouse is climate-controlled, although it may get warm near the machines due to melting plastic. Workstations are equipped with mats to provide comfort during long shifts.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lees Summit, MO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.25 – $19.25/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 Lees Summit,MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 17, 2026.

About Aerotek

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 meets 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 solving for 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.

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.