Cherry Picker Operator

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Cherry Picker Operator Job Description This role operates a cherry picker lift to accurately pick and move orders within a fast-paced distribution environment. The position focuses on pulling orders by hand and with powered equipment, palletizing products, and supporting receiving activities to ensure efficient and accurate warehouse operations. Responsibilities Operate a cherry picker lift safely and efficiently to pull and move orders throughout the warehouse. Pick orders by hand and with the cherry picker according to pick lists and warehouse procedures. Use an RF scanner to locate, pick, and verify products accurately. Palletize products securely to prepare orders for staging, storage, or shipment. Assist with receiving activities, including unloading, scanning, and organizing incoming products. Maintain accurate order picking and inventory handling to support timely and correct shipments. Follow all safety guidelines and warehouse procedures while operating equipment and handling materials. Work effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume distribution environment to meet productivity and quality targets. Keep work areas clean, organized, and free of hazards. Essential Skills At least 2 years of experience operating a cherry picker lift in a warehouse or distribution setting. Proficiency with order picking, including pulling orders by hand and with powered equipment. Experience with palletizing products for storage or shipment. Experience working in a fast-paced warehouse or distribution environment. Ability to use an RF scanner for order picking and receiving tasks. Basic knowledge of receiving processes in a warehouse environment. Strong attention to detail to ensure accurate picking, palletizing, and receiving. Ability to handle heavy materials safely as part of daily warehouse duties. Additional Skills & Qualifications Experience operating a sit-down forklift is a plus. Comfort working with various types of warehouse material handling equipment. Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and standard operating procedures. Reliability and punctuality to support consistent warehouse operations. Why Work Here? You join a dynamic distribution team that values reliability, safety, and strong work ethic. The schedule and pay structure are designed to recognize consistent performance in a fast-paced environment. You have the opportunity to build and expand your equipment operation skills while working in a setting that rewards productivity, accuracy, and teamwork. Work Environment The role is based in a busy distribution facility that operates at a fast pace and handles heavy materials. You work on the warehouse floor using equipment such as cherry pickers, RF scanners, and other material handling tools. The environment involves frequent movement, lifting, and working around racking and pallets. Dress code typically requires practical, safety-oriented attire suitable for warehouse work, including appropriate footwear and any required protective equipment. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Commerce, CA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $19.50 - $19.50/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 Commerce,CA.

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.

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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.

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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.