Shipping And Receiving Associate

Job Title: Shipping and Receiving AssociateJob DescriptionThe Shipping and Receiving Associate performs a blend of manual and clerical duties to prepare and ship customer samples, components, and finished products using carriers such as FedEx, UPS, USPS, and other similar services. This role is responsible for accurately processing outgoing shipments, receiving incoming materials, and maintaining the documentation and records that support efficient warehouse and production operations. The position involves regular use of small hand tools, scales, metering machines, and hand trucks to move materials throughout the facility.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and ship customer samples, components, and finished products through carriers such as FedEx, UPS, USPS, and other similar services.
• Check outgoing goods against shipping documents and authorizations to ensure accuracy of items, quantities, and destinations.
• Pack goods for shipment according to specifications, ensuring proper packaging, labeling, and protection of materials.
• Prepare bills of lading and other shipping documentation, including posting weights and shipping charges.
• Attach accurate information, labels, and shipping instructions to boxes and pallets prior to shipment.
• Receive incoming materials and goods, unpack shipments, and verify contents against bills of lading, packing slips, and other documentation.
• Confirm identification and quantity of received goods and maintain detailed records of materials received.
• Identify and reject damaged, excess, or misdirected goods and route these items according to established procedures.
• Route acceptable materials to inspection, storage, production, or other designated areas within the facility.
• Use small hand tools, scales, metering machines, and hand trucks to handle, weigh, and move materials safely and efficiently.
• Maintain necessary files, logs, and documentation related to shipping, receiving, inventory, and warehouse activities.
• Support inventory control processes, including basic data entry, cycle counts, and warehouse inventory tracking as needed.
• Collaborate with production and fulfillment teams to ensure timely movement of materials and completion of customer orders.
• Follow all established warehouse, safety, and quality procedures while working on the production floor.

Essential Skills

• 12 years of experience in shipping and receiving operations.
• Hands-on experience with shipping and receiving processes in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
• Ability to handle materials safely using hand trucks and small hand tools.
• Experience preparing and processing bills of lading and other shipping documents.
• Basic familiarity with warehouse management systems (WMS) or similar inventory tools.
• Ability to perform accurate data entry for shipping, receiving, and inventory records.
• Strong attention to detail when checking goods against shipping documents and authorizations.
• Ability to verify incoming shipments against bills of lading and packing slips and identify discrepancies.
• Capability to reject damaged, excess, or misdirected goods and follow proper routing procedures.
• Comfort working in a manufacturing or warehouse environment with ongoing material movement.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Manufacturing experience preferred, with exposure to printing, packaging, or fulfillment operations.
• Experience in a distribution environment is beneficial and considered relevant.
• Knowledge of inventory control practices, including cycle counts and warehouse inventory management.
• Familiarity with packaging and packing techniques for various product types.
• Experience with picking and order fulfillment processes within a supply chain environment.
• Understanding of inventory management principles and basic supply chain workflows.
• Ability to work with common carriers such as FedEx, UPS, and USPS for outbound shipments.
• Comfort working with metering machines and scales to weigh and process outgoing shipments.

Why Work Here?You will join a stable manufacturing operation that invests in hands-on training, structured career development, and apprenticeship opportunities for employees. The organization encourages you to "find your path, accelerate your growth, and make a difference," offering a clear opportunity to get your foot in the door, learn multiple production skills, and build toward long-term growth. The Timonium facility features diverse operations including printing, finishing, bindery, packaging, and fulfillment, giving you the chance to expand your experience across different areas of manufacturing and develop a versatile skill set. Work EnvironmentThis role is based in a medium-sized manufacturing facility with approximately 50 people working on this side of the production floor. The team primarily supports long-term customers, focusing on business cards, company pamphlets, marketing flyers, and other corporate print materials, while another area of the floor handles more seasonal business. You will work Monday through Friday on a first shift schedule from 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., with overtime available as business needs require. The environment is production-focused, with active printing, finishing, bindery, packaging, and fulfillment operations and regular movement of materials and finished goods throughout the floor. Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lutherville Timonium, MD. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $17.00 - $19.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.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) Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lutherville Timonium, MD. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 20, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Lutherville Timonium,MD.

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.