Shipping And Receiving Associate
AerotekJob Title: Shipping and Receiving Associate
Job Description
The Shipping and Receiving Associate supports material movement and inventory accuracy within a manufacturing environment. This role works closely with Planning, Production, and Management to ensure materials and work orders move accurately and efficiently through the facility. The position combines hands-on material handling with inven
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tory control and computer-based data entry, offering exposure to kitting, ERP processes, and broader manufacturing operations.
Responsibilities
• Weigh, count, and move products and materials throughout the facility to support accurate material flow.
• Perform shipping and receiving activities, including receiving incoming materials, staging, and preparing outbound shipments.
• Support general material-handling activities such as staging, organizing, and replenishing materials for production.
• Maintain accurate inventory and material counts, including daily cycle counting and stock level organization.
• Perform computer inputs related to materials, inventory, and work orders moving through the facility.
• Kit work orders and components for production and Assembly, ensuring correct materials are prepared and available.
• Work closely with Planning, Production, and Management to support efficient and accurate material flow through the manufacturing process.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and support overall inventory control efforts.
• Support overall material flow by organizing stock, monitoring inventory levels, and helping keep the facility orderly.
• Repeatedly lift materials weighing up to 30 lbs as part of daily material-handling tasks.
• Combine physical material handling with computer-based inventory responsibilities to keep operations running smoothly.
Essential Skills
• Previous shipping, receiving, or material-handling experience.
• Demonstrated ability to accurately count, weigh, and track materials.
• Strong attention to detail and organization to maintain inventory accuracy.
• Basic computer and data-entry skills for inventory and material transactions.
• Comfort working with computer systems related to materials, inventory, and work orders.
• Ability to repeatedly lift up to 30 lbs in an active, hands-on role.
• Motivation, and strong work ethic.
• Dependable, organized, and detail-oriented approach to daily tasks.
• Comfort working in a manufacturing environment around production operations and material flow.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
• Previous ERP system experience is preferred but not required.
• Prior manufacturing experience is preferred but not required.
• Familiarity with inventory control processes and material movement in a production environment.
• Experience with ERP-based inventory and material transactions is a plus.
• Comfort combining physical material handling with computer and inventory responsibilities.
• Key attributes for success include being energetic, motivated, dependable, organized, and detail-oriented.
Why Work Here?
This role offers an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys staying active and prefers a manufacturing environment over a traditional warehouse-only setting. You gain direct exposure to inventory control, material movement, kitting, and computer/ERP-related processes, helping you build broader manufacturing and inventory experience. The position is well-suited for individuals looking to expand their skill set, especially in ERP and manufacturing operations, while working closely with cross-functional teams such as Planning, Production, and Management. The role provides a balanced mix of hands-on work and computer-based tasks, supporting professional growth in both operational and systems-driven areas.
Work Environment
This position is based in a first-shift manufacturing environment that combines hands-on material handling, inventory responsibilities, and computer work. You will work on the production floor and in inventory areas, regularly moving, weighing,