Picker- Immediate Hiring

This role focuses on accurately picking, handling, and moving materials that support cleanroom kit assembly operations in a high-volume distribution environment. You will use pick sheets and RF scanners to locate and pick products, load them into totes, and ensure they reach the cleanroom efficiently and accurately. The position involves extensive walking, counting, and physical activity, and plays a key role in maintaining a smooth and reliable material flow for production.

• Use pick sheets and RF scanners to accurately locate and pick products required for kitting and assembly operations.
• Load picked materials into designated grey totes and place them onto the conveyor system for transfer into the cleanroom.
• Verify counts for each product, ensuring accuracy when quantities differ from standard packaging (for example, counting 40 items from packs of 100).
• Perform a high volume of walking and movement throughout the warehouse to retrieve materials efficiently.
• Follow written work instructions precisely to ensure correct product selection, handling, and routing.
• Support general warehouse activities such as picking, packing, scanning, loading, unloading, shipping, and receiving as needed.
• Operate or work around warehouse equipment such as forklifts or order pickers if trained and assigned.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in alignment with cleanroom and warehouse standards.
• Collaborate with team members in close quarters to keep material flow steady and support production demands.
• Adhere to all cleanroom gowning, attire, and safety requirements at all times while working in or supporting the cleanroom environment.

• Ability to accurately count products, including breaking down larger pack quantities into specific counts (for example, counting 40 from a pack of 100).
• Ability to stand for an entire shift of approximately 8 hours.
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds on a regular basis.
• Ability to follow written work instructions with strong attention to detail.
• Comfort with extensive walking and physical activity throughout the shift.
• Willingness to work in close quarters with other team members.
• Willingness to comply with cleanroom attire requirements, including no makeup, no jewelry, and no long nails.
• Availability to work 1st shift (approximately 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. with every other Saturday overtime from 5:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.) or 2nd shift (Monday–Friday, approximately 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. with Saturday overtime as needed).

• Previous warehouse experience, particularly in picking or distribution environments.
• Prior manufacturing or warehouse experience involving shipping, receiving, or packing.
• Previous cleanroom experience, including working under gowning and strict cleanliness protocols.
• Experience with kit assembly, especially in a production or distribution setting.
• Background in medical kit assembly or similar highly regulated, cleanliness-focused environments.
• Familiarity with RF scanners, order pickers, and other warehouse material handling equipment.

You will join a highly regarded employer recognized as a top workplace, where people genuinely enjoy coming to work. The facility offers clean, organized, and well-structured operations that make day-to-day work straightforward and efficient. There is a strong culture of internal promotion, with many leaders having started in entry-level roles, providing clear pathways for advancement into supervisory and leadership positions. The organization supports career growth, including fully funded relocation opportunities for new roles across the broader network. With a long track record of consistent year-over-year growth, you can build a stable, long-term career in a company that invests in its people and their development.

The work takes place in a cleanroom kit assembly and warehouse facility that is described as super clean, world-class, and highly organized. Material handlers work in a warehouse setting with conveyors, RF scanners, totes, and potentially forklifts or order pickers, supporting a steady flow of products into the cleanroom. Assemblers and material handlers support operations in close quarters and must fully gown up to enter and work in the cleanroom, following strict cleanliness and contamination control standards. The role requires standing for most of an 8-hour shift, frequent walking, and lifting up to 20 pounds. Shifts include a 1st shift (approximately 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.) with every other Saturday overtime from 5:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., and a 2nd shift (Monday–Friday, approximately 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.) with Saturday overtime as needed. The dress code aligns with cleanroom requirements, including no makeup, no jewelry, and no long nails, and employees must wear full gowning and follow all attire and hygiene protocols while in the cleanroom.

This is a Permanent position based out of WAUKEGAN, IL.

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $18.50/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 WAUKEGAN,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 26, 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.