Shipping And Receiving Specialist

Job Title: Warehouse Technician

Job Description

The Warehouse Technician is responsible for supporting the efficient operation of the warehouse by handling receiving, shipping, inventory control, and material handling activities. This position ensures accurate documentation, proper storage, and safe handling of materials while maintaining compliance with company policies and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of receiving activities to support the flow of incoming materials and supplies, including the physical and electronic receipt of materials from production, interbranch warehouses, vendors, and customers.
• Accurately record receipts in the business system, such as SAP, to facilitate subsequent operations.
• Prepare and package customer shipments for ground, air, and ocean transportation in accordance with shipping regulations, ensuring compliance with documentation, labeling, and packaging requirements.
• Load and unload trucks and containers for both incoming materials and outgoing customer shipments, ensuring safe and damage-free handling.
• Perform inventory control functions such as cycle counting, material transfers, stock rotation, and production staging.
• Address inventory discrepancies promptly and maintain accurate records.
• Pick and prepare interbranch shipments to support field warehouses and ensure timely customer deliveries.
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other motorized vehicles safely and efficiently to prevent product and equipment damage.
• Properly label, mark, and store products according to specified requirements, ensuring accurate segregation and preservation when necessary.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace by adhering to general housekeeping standards and handling waste appropriately, following environmental and safety guidelines.

Essential Skills

• Knowledge of safety procedures and warehouse inventory control.
• Proficiency in using ERP systems, such as SAP.
• Experience with shipping and receiving, labeling, packaging, material handling, and picking.
• Ability to operate RF scanners and other logistics equipment.
• Strong data entry skills and familiarity with cycle counting, loading, and inventory management.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Familiarity with inventory management systems and standard warehouse procedures.
• Certification to operate forklifts or other motorized vehicles is preferred.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and time management abilities.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office or similar tools.
• Knowledge of shipping regulations, including DOT, IATA, and IMDG, is a plus.

Why Work Here?

The organization values demonstrated proficiency in job functions and technical skills, with opportunities for growth based on tenure, experience, and performance evaluations. Employees benefit from comprehensive training and certifications, along with leadership opportunities for team lead roles.

Work Environment

This role is situated in a fast-paced warehouse environment with exposure to varying temperature conditions, including cold storage or unheated areas. Noise levels may vary depending on the machinery in use, requiring the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) to ensure safety. The work environment may involve exposure to chemicals, fumes, and airborne particles, with proper PPE provided. Noise levels may require hearing protection in designated areas. Shift work, including nights, weekends, and overtime, may be required based on production needs, with shifts.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of North Kingstown, RI.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $26.00/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 North Kingstown,RI.

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 10, 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.