Warehouse Lead - 3rd Shift

Company: Aerotek
Location: South Milwaukee
Posted on: January 14, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Job Title: Warehouse Lead Responsibilities Delegate and oversee workflow from potato room through packaging and production personnel. Drive plant KPI’s on a shift-by-shift basis. Assist Warehouse manager in implementing safety measures and plant-defined KPIs. Collaborate with technicians and associates to complete daily production goals. Communicate production-related concerns to the warehouse manager Ensure areas are ‘audit ready’ by maintaining cleanliness, organization, food safety, and environmental safety. Train team members on industry processes, equipment operations safety, GMPs, and other food safety processes. Report any potential food safety issues. Essential Skills 2 years of Warehouse Experience 2 years of stand up forklift experience 1 years of Leadership experience 6 months of GMP experience Leadership Supervision High school diploma or GED Additional Skills & Qualifications Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. Ability to stand and stand more than 2/3 of the time. Ability to use hands more than 2/3 of the time. Ability to stoop, kneel, reach, crouch, or crawl, climb, or balance throughout the day. Ability to push, pull, or lift up to 50 pounds. Ability to distinguish colors. Why Work Here? Good people, good culture. Fast-paced, dynamic environment with a start-up feel. Clean facility with relatively new equipment throughout the entire plant. Opportunity for promotion from within. Work Environment 3rd Shift Hours - 10pm - 6:30am, Sun - Thurs with occasional OT on weekends. Clean, climate-controlled environment. GMP Environment requiring PPE (Hair net, beard net, smock, hard hat, non-slip steel toes). Work in an office environment (home or corporate location) 1/3 of the time, 2/3 on the manufacturing floor. Exposure to moving mechanical parts, wet or humid conditions (non-weather), high and/or precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, and vibration. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of South Milwaukee, WI. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $23.50 - $23.50/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 South Milwaukee,WI. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jan 26, 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. 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.

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