Cherry Picker Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Cherry Picker Operator
Job Description

As a Cherry Picker Operator, you will play a vital role in maintaining an orderly and clean warehouse environment while executing tasks such as pulling orders for an electrical wiring distributor. You will be responsible for operating warehouse equipment safely and performing daily safety inspections prior to use. Your duties will include receiving incoming materials, accurately identifying and breaking them down, noting discrepancies, and preparing orders for shipping.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the warehouse in an orderly and clean state.
• Follow all company safety procedures.
• Operate warehouse equipment and perform daily safety inspections prior to first use.
• Receive incoming material in accordance with WMS processes.
• Accurately identify and break down material, note discrepancies, and prepare orders for shipping.
• Select, check, and pack UPS orders following designated WMS processes for packing, weighing, manifesting, palletizing, and loading.

Essential Skills

• Experience with picking and order picking.
• Proficiency with RF scanner and cherry picker operations.
• Understanding of inventory control and material handling.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Understanding of packaging and staging orders per order tickets.

Why Work Here?

The company offers a stable work environment with a strong culture, comprehensive training, and competitive entry pay rates. There is potential for advancement, and the organization often buys out contracts for individuals who are seen as long-term fits, sometimes as soon as one month into employment. Employees have the opportunity to move to different departments as needed, which can include pay raises.

Work Environment

The work environment is a traditional warehouse setting, with potential exposure to heat or cold due to seasonal changes. Safety shoes are required, and safety goggles and gloves may also be necessary. The ability to lift 70 pounds and move freely is essential. Current shifts include a 2nd shift from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m., and a 1st shift from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of RICHMOND, Virginia.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $19.00/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 RICHMOND,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 2, 2025.

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.

Company Description

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.

Company Description

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.