Shipping Associate

Job Title: Shipping Associate
Job Description

The Shipping Associate accurately pulls customer orders, prepares all required shipping documents, and ensures fabric rolls are correctly labeled, packaged, and ready for pickup. This role works within an ERP system to schedule shipments, supports shipping and receiving activities, and helps maintain accurate inventory and shipping supply levels.

Responsibilities

• Pull customer orders accurately and stage materials for shipment.
• Prepare shipping documents, including bills of lading and commercial invoices, in a timely and accurate manner.
• Ensure fabric rolls and other materials are correctly labeled, wrapped, and packaged to meet customer and carrier requirements.
• Work in the ERP system to schedule carrier pickups and update shipment information.
• Verify that outgoing goods match customer sales orders and documentation before shipment.
• Assist with shipping and receiving activities, including loading and unloading materials as needed.
• Perform cycle counts to help maintain accurate inventory records.
• Monitor shipping supplies and notify appropriate personnel when replenishment is needed.
• Operate a stand-up forklift safely to move, load, and unload materials when required.
• Perform general production and general labor tasks in support of warehouse and shipping operations.
• Lift and move materials, including fabric rolls, in a safe and efficient manner.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in the shipping and receiving department.

Essential Skills

• Experience with shipping and receiving processes in a warehouse or production environment.
• Ability to operate a stand-up forklift safely and efficiently.
• Ability to work with an ERP system to schedule pickups and update shipment information.
• Experience preparing shipping documents such as bills of lading and commercial invoices.
• Ability to perform cycle counts and support inventory accuracy.
• Capability to lift up to 30 lbs comfortably on a regular basis.
• Ability to stand for the duration of the shift.
• Comfort with general production and general labor tasks in a manufacturing or warehouse setting.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure outgoing goods match customer sales orders and documentation.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience as a Shipping Clerk or in a similar shipping associate role.
• Familiarity with wrapping rolls of material and preparing textile products for shipment.
• Basic understanding of shipping documentation requirements for different carriers and customers.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with production and warehouse teams.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple shipments and priorities throughout the day.

Why Work Here?

You will join a manufacturing organization that produces specialized textiles, such as sailcloth for sailboats, offering a unique and engaging industry to work in. The company emphasizes growth potential and has a strong retention rate, reflecting a stable and supportive environment. Team members are treated very well, with a clear focus on promoting from within and helping employees build long-term careers.

Work Environment

This is a first-shift role, Monday through Friday, with typical hours of either 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. or 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. You will work in a manufacturing and warehouse setting where textiles and fabric rolls are produced, handled, and shipped. The position involves standing for the majority of the shift, regularly lifting up to 30 lbs, operating a stand-up forklift, and performing general labor tasks. The environment is fast-paced and hands-on, with a focus on safety, organization, and teamwork.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Putnam, CT.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $33.88/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 Putnam,CT.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
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.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
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.

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.