Shipping And Receiving Worker

Job Title: Shipping and Receiving Worker

Job Description

This role supports warehouse, shipping, and receiving operations in a modern, climate-controlled facility. You will cross-train across multiple departments, including warehouse, freight shipping, and parcel shipping, to ensure accurate order fulfillment, safe material handling, and timely shipments. The position involves both hands-on physical tasks and basic computer work, with training provided on equipment such as stand-up and sit-down forklifts.

Responsibilities

• Pick and prepare customer orders accurately and efficiently according to documentation and system requirements.

• Operate stand-up and sit-down forklifts safely to move, load, and unload materials and products (training provided).

• Load and unload trucks, ensuring materials are handled carefully and placed in correct locations.

• Perform cycle counts and assist with inventory control to maintain accurate stock levels.

• Complete ERP system transactions to record inventory movements, shipments, and receipts.

• Use basic computer skills to enter data, process orders, and update shipping and inventory records.

• Prepare and handle shipping documentation, including labels, packing lists, and related paperwork.

• Conduct quality inspections on outgoing and incoming products to ensure they meet standards.

• Perform routine cleaning and housekeeping to maintain a safe, organized, and tidy work area.

• Communicate consistently and frequently with team members and other departments to coordinate workflow.

• Label products, boxes, and pallets accurately for storage and shipment.

• Assist with general material handling, packaging, and unloading tasks as needed across departments.

• Participate in cross-training within warehouse, shipping/freight, and general parcel shipping teams to support overall operations.

Essential Skills

• At least 6+ months of experience in a warehouse or manufacturing environment is preferred.

• Experience in shipping and receiving is preferred.

• Willingness to be trained on stand-up and sit-down forklift operation.

• Ability to perform inventory-related tasks such as cycle counting and warehouse inventory control.

• Basic computer skills to perform ERP transactions and maintain shipping and inventory records.

• Ability to perform material handling, including loading, unloading, and moving products safely.

• Comfort with packaging, packing, and general labor tasks in a warehouse setting.

• Ability to use RF scanners or similar devices for picking, packing, and inventory tracking.

• Openness to training, feedback, and continuous improvement in processes and performance.

• Strong communication skills to support consistent and frequent coordination with team members.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience operating forklifts, including stand-up and sit-down models, is a plus.

• Experience with shipping documentation, labeling, and quality inspections is beneficial.

• Familiarity with ERP systems and warehouse inventory software is an advantage.

• Experience in material handling, packaging, and unloading in a warehouse or manufacturing setting.

• Ability to work effectively in a cross-trained environment and support multiple departments.

• Comfort working in a structured environment with established processes and safety standards.

Why Work Here?

Employees benefit from a supportive environment that values training, feedback, and cross-training across departments, offering opportunities to build diverse skills in warehouse and shipping operations. The organization provides quarterly bonus potential of up to 5% of earnings, comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, voluntary life and AD&D insurance, flexible spending and HSA options, and a 401(k) plan with a 50% match up to a set contribution. Paid time off includes approximately 17 days of accrued PTO annually and 6+ paid holidays depending on shift, supporting work-life balance. Team members work in a new, well-designed facility that emphasizes comfort, recognition, and employee well-being, including amenities such as a cafeteria and monthly massages.

Work Environment

The role is based in a state-of-the-art, brand-new, climate-controlled warehouse with an approximate team size of 30–35 people. The facility includes a cafeteria and offers monthly massages, creating a comfortable and employee-focused environment. You will work with warehouse equipment including stand-up and sit-down forklifts, RF scanners, and ERP systems to manage inventory, shipping, and receiving tasks. Multiple shift options are available: a Monday–Thursday shift from 5:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (A and B Shifts), a Monday–Friday shift from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (C Shift), and a second shift from 3:30 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. The warehouse environment emphasizes cleanliness, organization, and safety, with routine cleaning and housekeeping as part of daily operations.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Coralville, IA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $17.00/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 Coralville,IA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 9, 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.