Job Title: Cherry Picker OperatorJob Description

The Order Picker/Cherry Picker Operator is responsible for accurately selecting, retrieving, and staging products from warehouse inventory using specialized equipment such as cherry pickers (order picker lifts). This role ensures timely and precise order fulfillment while maintaining safety standards in a fast-paced distribution environment.

ResponsibilitiesOperate cherry picker/order picker equipment to access products stored at various rack heights.Accurately pick, scan, and stage items according to customer orders and warehouse management system (WMS).Verify product codes, quantities, and quality before staging for shipment.Safely maneuver equipment in narrow aisles and elevated positions.Perform daily equipment inspections and report maintenance issues.Assist with replenishment, cycle counts, and inventory control tasks.Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.Collaborate with warehouse staff and supervisors to meet productivity and accuracy goals.Follow all OSHA and company safety guidelines.Essential SkillsAbility to operate cherry picker/order picker equipment.Comfortable working at heights.Proficiency in using RF scanners.Capability to lift up to 50 lbs.Experience with picking, put away, and RF scan gun operations.Additional Skills & QualificationsExperience with shipping and receiving.Ability to operate sit down forklifts and reach trucks.Why Work Here?

Join a company with a great culture and over 100 employees, where you can thrive in a supportive environment.

Work Environment

Work in a clean warehouse setting with a large team, where safety and organization are prioritized.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Edison, NJ.

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\n classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be\n subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits\n available for this temporary role may include the following:\n\n • Medical, dental & vision\n • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital\n • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available\n • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)\n • Short and long-term disability\n • Health Spending Account (HSA)\n • Transportation benefits\n • Employee Assistance Program\n • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Edison,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 27, 2026.

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\n About Aerotek:\n\n

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.

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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.

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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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