Warehouse Helper | $23-24 (Contract)

Warehouse Helper

The Jammer Remover is responsible for ensuring the smooth flow of materials throughout the warehouse by quickly identifying and clearing jams on conveyor systems and automated equipment. This role involves regularly monitoring conveyor lines, removing obstructions, and performing basic troubleshooting to restore equipment to normal operation. The Jammer Remover works closely with maintenance and operations teams to report recurring issues, assist with minor repairs, and maintain a safe, efficient work environment.

Duties :

• Inspect conveyor belts, rollers, and sortation systems for potential jams and obstructions during regular warehouse operations.
• Safely and efficiently remove packages or materials causing jams, following all safety protocols and lockout / tagout procedures as needed.
• Communicate recurring problems to maintenance personnel and support preventive maintenance efforts to minimize future disruptions.
• Document incidents and downtime related to jams, providing feedback and suggestions for process improvement.
• Assist with basic troubleshooting and minor repairs under supervision, ensuring minimal impact to warehouse productivity.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, adhering to all safety regulations and company policies.

Successful candidates will demonstrate strong attention to detail, quick problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to work effectively in a fast-paced, physically demanding warehouse environment. Previous experience in material handling or automated warehouse settings is preferred.

Additional Skills & Qualifications :

Experience Level : Entry Level

Job Type & Location : This is a Contract position based out of Newport, KY.

Pay and Benefits : The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $24.00 / 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 :

Workplace Type : This is a fully onsite position in Newport, KY.

Application Deadline : This position is anticipated to close on Dec 3, 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 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 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.