Immediate Hiring For Picker Operator (Rock Island)

Job Title: Picker Operator

Job Description

Join a busy agricultural parts distribution center in Rock Island as a Picker Operator, where you will support the accurate picking, packing, and movement of a wide range of parts used in equipment such as combines and tractors. You will work primarily on your feet in a warehouse environment, using RF scanners and material handling equipment to ensure orders are correctly sorted, palletized, and prepared for shipment.

Responsibilities

• Sort boxes and place them in the correct pick pallet for forklift operators to retrieve and move.

• Pick and pack products of various sizes, spending approximately 70% of the shift on picking and packing tasks.

• Handle products ranging from small, hand-held boxes to heavy machine parts weighing up to one thousand pounds, using lifts and appropriate material handling equipment when required.

• Utilize an RF scanner to accurately locate, identify, and track inventory and orders within the warehouse.

• Load and unload semi-trailers with completed pallets, ensuring loads are stable, secure, and properly labeled.

• Perform general warehouse duties including palletizing, labeling, assembly, shipping support, and basic material handling.

• Follow established quality and inventory control procedures to maintain accurate warehouse inventory and prevent shipping errors.

• Support order picking and packaging processes to ensure timely and accurate fulfillment of customer orders.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in compliance with facility safety guidelines.

• Work mandatory overtime as needed to meet operational demands, while maintaining a strong focus on quality and attention to detail.

Essential Skills

• At least 6 months of warehouse experience.

• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds safely and repeatedly as needed.

• Comfort working on your feet for the majority of the shift.

• Experience with general warehouse tasks such as picking, packing, and material handling.

• Ability to use or quickly learn RF scanners for inventory and order picking.

• Willingness and ability to work mandatory overtime when required.

• Strong attention to detail to prevent picking, packing, and shipping errors.

• Reliability and consistency in following established quality and safety procedures.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with packing, packaging, and palletizing in a production or warehouse environment.

warehouse inventory, labeling, and order picking processes.

• Familiarity with loading and unloading trailers and working around forklifts and other material handling equipment.

• Experience supporting shipping operations and basic assembly tasks within a warehouse.

• Interest in receiving forklift training and certification through the employer.

Why Work Here?

You will join an inclusive, quality-focused organization that values long-term growth and offers clear opportunities for advancement. The role provides the chance to earn forklift training and certification, helping you build valuable skills for your career. You can enjoy a strong work-life balance with primarily 1st shift hours and structured schedules. After one year, you become eligible for three weeks of paid time off, supporting rest, recovery, and personal time. The culture emphasizes collaboration, attention to detail, and supporting one another to achieve shared goals, creating a stable and supportive place to grow your warehouse career.

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Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Rock Island, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $16.00 - $17.00/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.

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 Rock Island,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 28, 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.