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76% STARs in role.
Job Title: Shipping and Receiving Worker
Job Description
This role supports warehouse operations with a strong focus on freight coordination, shipping, receiving, and inventory control. You cross-train across multiple departments and play a key role in ensuring materials and finished goods move efficiently, accurately, and safely through the facility while delivering excellent service to internal and external customers.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate inbound and outbound freight shipments through parcel, less-than-truckload (LTL), and truckload carriers.
- Schedule pickups and deliveries, monitor shipment status, and proactively resolve transportation issues.
- Generate and manage bills of lading, commercial invoices, packing lists, shipping labels, and export documentation.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for carriers, freight providers, and logistics partners.
- Investigate and resolve freight discrepancies, shipment delays, and damage claims.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives aimed at reducing freight costs and improving delivery performance.
- Prepare customer orders for shipment by locating finished goods, verifying quantities, and ensuring order accuracy.
- Package products according to company specifications and quality requirements to prevent damage during transit.
- Print and apply shipping labels and process orders through ERP and shipping systems.
- Maintain accurate shipping records and documentation in accordance with company procedures.
- Perform final quality checks before releasing shipments.
- Receive incoming materials and products from vendors and carriers in a timely and accurate manner.
- Verify incoming shipments against purchase orders, bills of lading, and packing slips.
- Complete ERP transactions for receipts, transfers, and inventory movements.
- Label, store, and organize materials within designated warehouse locations.
- Deliver and stage materials for internal departments including production, quality, engineering, and manufacturing.
- Provide proactive communication regarding shipment status, delivery schedules, and freight-related concerns.
- Respond to customer inquiries and resolve shipping issues in a professional and timely manner.
- Collaborate with sales, customer service, production, planning, and quality teams to meet customer requirements.
- Build positive relationships with customers, vendors, and transportation providers to ensure a high level of service.
- Perform cycle counts and inventory accuracy audits to support inventory control.
- Operate material handling equipment, including pallet jacks and forklifts, following all safety procedures.
- Maintain organized warehouse storage locations and support inventory control activities.
- Assist with material movement and replenishment activities as needed.
- Follow all standard operating procedures (SOPs), quality standards, GMP requirements, and safety procedures.
- Complete required documentation accurately and maintain audit-ready records.
- Participate in process improvement, corrective action, and quality initiatives.
- Maintain clean and organized work areas in accordance with company standards.
Essential Skills
- At least 6 months of experience in a warehouse or manufacturing environment is preferred.
- Hands-on experience with shipping and receiving activities.
- Ability to perform inventory tasks, including cycle counts and inventory audits.
- Capability to operate forklifts and pallet jacks safely (training may be provided).
- Experience with packing and general labor in a warehouse setting.
- Familiarity with warehouse inventory processes and material handling.
- Ability to unload, package, and stage materials efficiently.
- Comfort using RF scanners and related warehouse technology.
- Willingness to be open to training, coaching, and constructive feedback.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in documentation and order processing.
- Ability to follow SOPs, quality standards, GMP requirements, and safety procedures consistently.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience working with ERP or shipping systems for order processing and inventory transactions.
- Experience in freight coordination with parcel, LTL, and truckload carriers.
- Experience generating bills of lading, commercial invoices, packing lists, and export documentation.
- Strong communication skills for interacting with customers, vendors, carriers, and internal teams.
- Ability to build positive working relationships with logistics partners and internal stakeholders.
- Comfort working in a cross-trained environment and supporting multiple departments as needed.
Why Work Here?
You join a modern, employee-focused organization that invests in your growth through cross-training, ongoing feedback, and continuous improvement initiatives. You benefit from quarterly bonus potential of up to 5% of your earnings, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, voluntary life and AD&D insurance, flexible spending and HSA options, and a 401(k) with a 50% match. You enjoy generous paid time off with accrued leave totaling approximately 17 days annually and 6 or more paid holidays depending on shift. The culture emphasizes collaboration, safety, and quality, while offering a supportive environment that values work-life balance and recognizes your contributions.
Work Environment
You work in a brand-new, climate-controlled warehouse facility designed for comfort and efficiency. The building includes a cafeteria and offers monthly massages, contributing to a supportive and wellness-oriented atmosphere. The warehouse team consists of approximately 30–35 people, fostering a close-knit and collaborative environment. Multiple shift options are available: A and B shifts run Monday–Thursday from 5:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; C shift runs Monday–Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; and a second shift runs Monday–Friday from 3:30 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. You use material handling equipment such as pallet jacks and forklifts, RF scanners, and ERP/shipping systems while adhering to established safety and quality standards.
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Coralville, IA.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $17.00 - $17.00/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 TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Coralville,IA.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Aug 7, 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.
Posting ID: JP-006180696