Cherry Picker Operator

We are seeking skilled Cherry Picker Operators to join our dynamic team in the picking warehouse department. This role primarily involves material handling and requires experience with cherry pickers and other forklifts.

Responsibilities

• Utilize cherry pickers daily to put away received products.
• Handle materials using forklifts 70% of the time and conduct inventory cycle counts 30% of the time.
• Put away between 30 to 150 products and complete 275 orders per day.
• Perform cycle counts with a strong attention to detail.
• Assist in the receiving department by sorting materials onto large yellow carts.
• Log products into the system using a phone-type device and a tablet on the cherry picker.
• Be versatile in assisting the team, especially when other employees are absent.
• Transport materials, supplies, and finished products to designated locations.
• Receive, distribute, and store products securely.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment by disposing of scrap materials.

• Experience with cherry pickers and forklifts.
• Proficient in order pulling and shipping.
• Ability to perform cycle counts and utilize ERP systems for data recording.
• Skilled in packing and preparing shipments for carriers like FedEx and UPS.
• Experience with SAP and inventory management.

• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Efficient time management abilities.
• Capability to perform physical tasks in a warehouse environment, including lifting.

As an employee-owned company, we offer a unique opportunity to share in our success through a profit-sharing plan. Enjoy competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) matching. Benefit from yearly pay increases, a team-oriented environment, and a fun workplace with amenities like an Icee and popcorn machine in the breakroom. We prioritize work-life balance with paid time off, including vacation, sick time, and volunteer days.

Work Environment

The work environment is in a non-climate-controlled, organized, and clean 265k square foot facility. It can be hot in the summer and cold in the winter, but large industrial fans help circulate the air.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Charlotte, North Carolina.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.50 - $21.00/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 Charlotte,NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 10, 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.