Shipping/Receiving

The Shipping and Receiving Associate supports the shipping and receiving department by palletizing steel loads, preparing orders for dispatch, and ensuring materials are safely and efficiently loaded onto trucks and moved out of the facility.

Responsibilities

• Palletize loads of steel according to shipping requirements and safety standards.
• Load and unload steel and other materials from trucks using forklifts and pallet jacks.
• Assist with all general labor tasks related to shipping and receiving operations.
• Organize and stage materials for outbound shipments to ensure timely dispatch.
• Handle incoming shipments, including receiving, moving, and placing materials in designated areas.
• Build and secure loads to prevent damage during transport.
• Follow all safety procedures while operating equipment and handling heavy materials.
• Work both indoors and outdoors to support daily shipping and receiving activities.

• Experience in shipping and receiving operations.
• Ability to perform heavy lifting and physically demanding general labor tasks.
• Proficiency in palletizing materials and building secure loads.
• Ability to operate a forklift safely.
• Ability to operate a pallet jack safely.
• Experience working with metal products.
• Strong attention to safety and detail in a fast-paced environment.

• Previous experience in a warehouse or industrial environment.
• Comfort working with both indoor and outdoor materials handling.
• Reliability and strong work ethic with a focus on completing tasks efficiently.
• Ability to follow instructions and work collaboratively with team members.

Join a hands-on, operations-focused environment where your contribution directly supports efficient shipping and receiving processes. You will gain valuable experience with material handling equipment and metal products while working as part of a dependable team that values safety, reliability, and strong work ethic.

Work Environment

This role operates in both indoor and outdoor settings within a shipping and receiving area. The work environment involves handling steel and other metal products, performing general labor tasks, and using equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks. The position is physically demanding, requiring frequent heavy lifting and movement of materials in an industrial setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Spokane, WA.

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $25.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Spokane,WA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 16, 2026.

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.