Shipper And Receiver - Aerotek : Job Details

Job Title: Shipper and ReceiverJob DescriptionThe Shipping Specialist is responsible for preparing and packaging final products for shipment, processing shipments electronically within the ERP system, printing packing slips and bills of lading, and scheduling LTL shipments when needed. Shipping Specialists verify correct products and quantities against the packing slip, and ensure all shipments are labeled, picked up by the correct carrier, and delivered safely without damage to the right address. They are able to package efficiently to avoid packaging waste and use best packaging practices using boxes, pallets, and crate building to keep the product protected. Shipping Specialists also ensure all paperwork is filled out, filed, and that shipping transactions are accurate and complete.ResponsibilitiesVerify and sign off on packed items using order number, part numbers, descriptions, and quantitiesSafely package smaller boxed items, maximizing protection while reducing packaging material wasteSafely pack, secure, and protect boxed or unboxed items on pallets or in crates for outgoing shipmentsModify or construct custom pallets or crates as needed from raw wood materialsProcess shipments in the ERP system and print packing slips or bill of ladings for carriersEnsure packages are picked up correctly by the carrierEssential SkillsPackingProductionPickingPackagingInventoryShipping and receivingUnloadingOrder pickingLoadingGeneral laborAdditional Skills & Qualifications1-2 years warehouse/shipping experienceForklift experience preferredSome carpentry experience preferredAbility to lift 75 poundsWhy Work Here?Join a family-owned business with a brand-new building, operating on a Monday-Friday schedule from 8am-5pm with minimal overtime while on contract. Enjoy a supportive and collaborative work environment.Work EnvironmentThe work environment is climate controlled with a team of approximately 15 people in the shop. Employees will be trained and qualified to operate overhead cranes, dock levelers, sit-down forklifts, and power tools, including circular saws, panel saws, table saws, and impact drills.Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Wentzville, Missouri.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.