Shipper And Receiver

Job Title: Shipper and Receiver / Shipping Specialist

Job Description

This role focuses on accurately preparing, packaging, and shipping final products while maintaining precise documentation and inventory records. You will process shipments in the ERP system, create packing slips and bills of lading, and ensure that all outgoing shipments are correctly labeled, securely packaged, and picked up by the appropriate carriers. Success in this position relies on careful verification of products and quantities, efficient packaging practices, and safe operation of material handling equipment.

Responsibilities

• Verify and sign off on packed items using order numbers, part numbers, descriptions, and quantities to ensure accuracy before shipment.
• Safely package smaller boxed items to maximize product protection while minimizing packaging material waste.
• Securely pack, brace, and protect boxed and unboxed items on pallets or in crates for outgoing shipments.
• Modify or construct custom pallets or crates as needed using raw wood materials to fit and protect products.
• Process shipments in the ERP system and generate accurate packing slips and bills of lading for carriers.
• Ensure all shipments are correctly labeled, scheduled, and picked up by the appropriate carrier.
• Use best practices in packaging to protect products from damage during transit and achieve high safe-delivery rates.
• Complete shipping transactions accurately and completely to maintain precise inventory records.
• Handle general warehouse activities such as loading, unloading, order picking, and staging shipments as required.
• Operate material handling equipment, including sit-down forklifts and overhead cranes, in a safe and efficient manner.
• Use power tools such as circular saws, panel saws, table saws, and impact drills when building or modifying pallets and crates.
• Maintain organized shipping and receiving areas, ensuring all paperwork is properly completed, filed, and accessible.

Essential Skills

• 1–2 years of warehouse or shipping experience.
• Experience with shipping and receiving processes, including loading, unloading, picking, and staging orders.
• Ability to verify orders accurately using order numbers, part numbers, descriptions, and quantities.
• Experience with packing, packaging, and protecting products for shipment.
• Basic proficiency with ERP or electronic shipping systems to process shipments and print packing slips and bills of lading.
• Forklift experience, preferably with sit-down forklifts.
• Ability to operate material handling equipment such as overhead cranes and dock levelers after training.
• Ability to safely use power tools, including circular saws, panel saws, table saws, and impact drills.
• Capability to lift up to 75 pounds and perform physical tasks associated with shipping and receiving.
• Attention to detail to prevent shipping errors and maintain accurate inventory records.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Some carpentry experience, particularly in building or modifying pallets and crates from raw wood materials.
• Experience with inventory control and record keeping in a warehouse environment.
• Experiencce in general labor, order picking, and production support.
• Comfort working with packaging optimization to reduce waste while maintaining product protection.
• Willingness to learn and follow best practices for safe equipment operation and product handling.

Why Work Here?

You will join a family-owned organization that values stability, teamwork, and a supportive work culture. The schedule offers consistent daytime hours from Monday to Friday, with minimal overtime while on contract, supporting a healthy work-life balance. You will work in a brand-new facility designed for comfort and efficiency, alongside a small, close-knit team where your contributions are visible and appreciated.

Work Environment

The role is based in a brand-new, climate-controlled facility with a shop team of approximately 15 people, creating a close-knit and collaborative environment. You will work standard hours from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with minimal overtime expected while on contract. The shop uses an ERP system for processing shipments and relies on equipment such as overhead cranes, dock levelers, sit-down forklifts, and common power tools including circular saws, panel saws, table saws, and impact drills. The environment emphasizes safety, organization, and efficient material handling, with appropriate personal protective equipment provided for equipment operation and general shop activities.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Wentzville, MO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $22.00/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:
• 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 Wentzville,MO.

Application Deadline

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

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.