Shipping And Receiving Associate
Aerotek
Posted Monday, April 13, 2026
Posting ID: JP-005957387
Job Title: Shipping and Receiving Associate
Job Description
The Shipping and Receiving Associate works in a warehouse environment performing general labor, production, and inventory control duties. This role focuses on shipping and receiving materials and finished products, safely loading and unloading trucks, and accurately tracking inventory using a Warehouse Management System (WMS) and RF scanners. The position requires regular lifting of up to 50 pounds and close collaboration with warehouse and production teams.
Responsibilities
- Perform daily shipping and receiving of materials and finished products in a warehouse setting.
- Load and unload trucks safely and efficiently using appropriate equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks.
- Use a Warehouse Management System (WMS) and RF scanner to accurately track, locate, and manage inventory.
- Carry out general warehouse duties, including picking, order picking, palletizing, and staging products for shipment.
- Handle inventory control activities such as cycle counts, inventory management, and warehouse inventory organization.
- Prepare and manage required shipping documentation, including bills of lading.
- Operate sit-down forklifts and pallet jacks to move, stack, and organize materials and finished goods.
- Support production bottling and palletizing operations as needed to meet daily and weekly output goals.
- Unload incoming materials and verify quantities and product details against shipping documents.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area in the warehouse and production bottling areas.
- Follow all safety procedures and guidelines when operating material handling equipment and performing physical tasks.
- Demonstrate consistent reliability by arriving on time, maintaining strong attendance, and completing assigned tasks each shift.
- Collaborate with drivers, warehouse staff, and office personnel to ensure smooth supply chain and on-time deliveries.
Essential Skills
- At least 2 years of hands-on shipping and receiving experience with stable job tenure.
- Proven reliability with strong attendance and punctuality every day.
- Experience working in a warehouse, manufacturing, production, or general labor environment.
- Ability to safely lift and carry up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
- Experience using Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and RF scanners for inventory tracking.
- Practical knowledge of inventory control, including inventory management, cycle counts, and warehouse inventory organization.
- Hands-on experience with shipping and receiving processes, including loading, unloading, and order picking.
- Ability to operate material handling equipment such as pallet jacks and sit-down forklifts.
- Familiarity with shipping documentation, including bills of lading.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy when handling inventory and orders.
- Ability to work a full-time schedule on a 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. shift, Monday through Friday, with occasional Saturdays as needed.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience in manufacturing, bottling, or production environments.
- Experience in supply chain or logistics operations.
- Experience working with a fleet-based operation involving trucks, tractors, tankers, or trailers.
- Comfort working in a fast-paced warehouse and production bottling area.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a small warehouse team.
Why Work Here?
The organization offers room for upward mobility and recognizes strong manufacturing, bottling, and production experience with opportunities for higher pay based on skills and tenure. Team members join a stable operation with its own fleet and growing storage capacity, creating long-term opportunities to learn, advance, and take on broader responsibilities.
Work Environment
The workplace is a warehouse and production facility with approximately 25–30 employees, including 8–10 office staff in sales and operations, several drivers, and warehouse personnel. The site operates its own fleet of trucks, including tractors, tankers for wine and alcohol, a trailer, and a 28-foot straight truck. The role is based primarily in the production bottling and palletizing area and in the warehouse, where a new bonded warehouse is being constructed to expand storage capacity. The standard shift runs from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with occasional Saturdays as needed. Team members receive a 30-minute lunch break and two 15-minute breaks during the day. The environment is hands-on, physically active, and equipment-driven, with regular use of forklifts, pallet jacks, RF scanners, and warehouse inventory systems.
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of COCKEYSVILLE, MD.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $18.00 - $20.00/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)
This is a fully onsite position in COCKEYSVILLE,MD.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Apr 27, 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.
Contact Information
Recruiter: Ronald Germack Iii
Phone: +14106573038
Email: rgermackiii@aerotek.com
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