Shipping And Receiving Associate

Job Title: Shipping and Receiving AssociateJob DescriptionThe Shipping and Receiving Associate (Material Handler) supports the efficient flow of materials across the organization by working closely with the Operations team and in coordination with Quality Assurance. This role oversees day-to-day material handling activities, including shipping, receiving, inspection, storage, inventory control, and distribution, to ensure materials are available, accurate, and compliant for operational use. The position plays a key role in logistics and warehouse functions, ensuring all incoming and stored materials meet company quality and handling standards, and contributes to continuous improvement efforts related to warehouse organization, material movement, and logistics processes.

Responsibilities

• Receive packages into the building, verify documentation, and ensure materials are accurately logged and tracked.
• Perform shipping activities using carriers such as FedEx and UPS, including packing, labeling, and preparing documentation for outgoing materials.
• Handle day-to-day material movement, including inspection, storage, and distribution of materials to support production and operations.
• Maintain accurate inventory control through regular cycle counts, reconciliations, and data entry into inventory systems.
• Ensure materials are stored, handled, and organized according to company quality standards and applicable cGMP storage requirements for Quarantine, Release, and Rejected materials, where applicable.
• Support logistics and warehouse functions by keeping storage areas organized, clean, and optimized for efficient material flow.
• Collaborate with Operations and Quality Assurance teams to ensure materials are available, compliant, and correctly documented for operational use.
• Use spreadsheets and other technology tools (such as Excel and Google Sheets) to track inventory, shipments, and material movements.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on warehouse organization, material handling processes, and logistics efficiency.
• Communicate clearly with team members and other departments to coordinate material needs and resolve discrepancies or issues.

Essential Skills

• 13 years of experience in material handling, warehouse operations, shipping and receiving, or inventory control, preferably in a cGMP, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, or other regulated environment.
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent education.
• Hands-on experience with inventory control, cycle counts, and material handling in a warehouse or production environment.
• Proficiency with Excel for data entry, tracking, and reporting (mandatory).
• Experience using technology tools such as Google Sheets for managing and updating inventory and shipping information.
• Ability to perform shipping and receiving tasks, including packing and processing shipments via FedEx and UPS.
• Strong data entry skills with attention to accuracy and detail.
• Good written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work independently as well as effectively within a team.
• Understanding of standard cGMP storage requirements for Quarantine, Release, and Rejected materials (preferred).

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in a cGMP or other regulated environment is preferred.
• Familiarity with shipping and receiving processes and logistics best practices.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced warehouse or production setting.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Comfort using technology and basic office software to support material tracking and documentation.
• Ability to support continuous improvement efforts in warehouse organization and material movement processes.

Why Work Here?You will join a growing startup that offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact as the organization scales. The environment encourages initiative, collaboration, and continuous improvement, giving you the chance to develop your skills and grow your career. Working here means being part of a dynamic team that values reliability, quality, and innovation in its operations. Work EnvironmentThis role operates in a production and warehouse-type setting, where you work hands-on with materials, inventory, and shipments. The environment involves regular interaction with operations and quality teams, and requires comfort with physical material handling and working around storage areas and logistics processes. Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Woburn, MA. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/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 Woburn, MA. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 26, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Woburn,MA.

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.