Shipping And Receiving Specialist

Job Title: Shipping and Receiving Specialist

Job Description

The Shipping and Receiving Specialist manages all inbound and outbound shipments for the corporate office, ensuring packages are safely prepared, accurately documented, and efficiently coordinated with carriers and logistics partners. This role combines hands-on material handling with careful inventory control, documentation, and communication across multiple locations.

Responsibilities

• Handle all inbound and outbound shipments for the corporate office and additional locations as needed.

• Communicate proactively with ground carriers, courier services, LTL providers, and 3PL partners to coordinate shipments.

• Prepare and securely package all outbound orders, ensuring safe and damage-free transport.

• Prepare shipments for pickup, including strapping, banding, and wrapping pallets or packages as required.

• Schedule outbound shipments using online portals, email, and phone calls to carriers and 3PL providers.

• Set up shipping arrangements for multiple locations via email and phone, ensuring timely and accurate logistics.

• Maintain accurate inventories for all orders that are in processing and update records as shipments move through the workflow.

• Complete, organize, and distribute all required paperwork for shipments, including bills of lading (BOLs), packing slips, and related documents.

• Perform data entry related to shipping, receiving, and inventory control using computer systems and software.

• Operate material handling equipment, including forklifts, to move, load, and unload materials safely.

• Support assembly and related warehouse activities as needed to keep operations running smoothly.

• Build and maintain positive, service-oriented relationships with internal team members and external shippers.

• Multi-task effectively and handle unexpected interruptions while maintaining accuracy and meeting timelines.

• Ensure all work meets established standards for quality, accuracy, and timeliness.

Essential Skills

• Minimum 2 years of shipping and receiving experience.

• Proficiency in computer use and typing for data entry and documentation.

• Experience with shipping and receiving processes and documentation, including BOLs and packing slips.

• Strong data entry skills with attention to accuracy and detail.

• Inventory control experience, including tracking orders in process.

• Material handling experience, including lifting packages up to and over 75 lbs.

• Ability to operate forklifts and other material handling equipment safely.

• Familiarity with SAP or similar enterprise resource planning systems.

• Ability to multi-task and manage unexpected interruptions while staying organized.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong attention to detail and precision to ensure standards and deadlines are met.

• Positive, "can do" attitude and ability to build effective working relationships with team members and shippers.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working with ground, courier, LTL, and 3PL shipping providers.

• Comfort using online shipping portals and coordinating shipments via email and phone.

• Experience with assembly or related warehouse tasks.

• Ability to cross-train and support multiple areas within a warehouse or operations environment.

• Comfort working in a dynamic environment with changing priorities.

Why Work Here?

You will join a positive, laid-back work environment that values teamwork, flexibility, and continuous learning. The schedule offers consistent day-shift hours from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., supporting work-life balance. You can enjoy weekly outings that foster camaraderie and a friendly culture, and you will have opportunities to cross-train in multiple areas of the building, expanding your skills and career potential.

Work Environment

This role is based in a warehouse and office setting where you will work closely with operations, logistics, and administrative teams. The facility can be hot in the summer and is heated in the winter, so you should be comfortable working in a changing temperature environment. You will regularly handle materials, operate forklifts, and use computer systems such as SAP and online shipping portals. The culture is positive and laid back, with supportive management and opportunities to cross-train in different areas. Standard hours follow a day-shift schedule from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Versailles, KY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $23.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Versailles,KY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 15, 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.

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.