Job Information
Aerotek Shipping Associate in Preston, Washington
Job Title: Shipping Associate
Job Description
As a Shipping Associate, you will verify parts, lot numbers, and quantities to ensure they match the pick list. You will be responsible for selecting appropriate packaging methods, labeling parts per customer requirements, and processing small packages through various carriers. You will also utilize the company ERP system for data entry and item management, and communicate with sales and purchasing departments regarding order issues.
Responsibilities
Verify part, lot, and quantity picked matches pick list.
Select appropriate packaging method and label parts per customer requirements.
Pack customer orders quickly, efficiently, and accurately.
Use customer-specific portals to upload documents and create shipping notices or bills of lading.
Process small packages through carriers such as UPS, FedEx, and DHL.
Utilize the company ERP system for data entry and warehouse management.
Communicate daily with sales and purchasing departments on order/package issues, delays, or damages.
Create shipping notices and close out documents accurately.
Receive incoming parts and verify quantities and lots.
Perform inventory cycle counts.
Follow all AS9100, AS9120, and ISO9001 standards, as well as WISHA and OSHA regulations.
Adhere to all company rules and policies.
Essential Skills
Experience in warehouse shipping, inventory counting, and stock management.
Proficient in shipping and receiving processes.
At least 1 year of relevant experience.
Computer proficiency.
Assembly skills.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Ability to frequently lift or move up to 50 pounds, occasionally lift or move up to 70 pounds, and rarely lift or move up to 100 pounds.
Ability to stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms frequently.
Occasional ability to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Strong vision and hearing capabilities, including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Why Work Here?
We offer excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage, flexible spending accounts, and 401(k) matching. Additional benefits include 100% company-paid life and disability insurance, an employee assistance program, and paid time off. You will also enjoy paid holidays, jury/witness duty leave, bereavement leave, direct deposit, free parking, and complimentary coffee, tea, and water. We recognize birthdays and work anniversaries to celebrate our employees.
Work Environment
The work environment is a warehouse setting. The noise level is usually moderate, but can be high at times.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Preston, Washington.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $23.00/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 Preston,WA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Feb 7, 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 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.