Shipping Specialist

Job Title: Shipping Specialist

Job Description

The Shipping Specialist supports safe and efficient plant operations by performing material handling, equipment inspections, minor mechanical repairs, and preventive maintenance in an industrial shipping environment. This role operates a variety of mobile and material handling equipment, assists maintenance and production teams, and ensures shipping activities run smoothly while maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and housekeeping.

Responsibilities

• Perform material handling activities using overhead cranes, front end loaders, forklifts, and other mobile equipment to move, load, and unload materials safely and efficiently.

• Locate, monitor, and perform field inspections on plant equipment to identify issues, ensure proper operation, and support continuous production.

• Carry out housekeeping tasks in work areas to maintain a clean, safe, and organized environment.

• Conduct equipment and process field inspections as part of preventive maintenance duties, documenting findings and reporting concerns.

• Perform minor mechanical repairs and adjustments on plant and shipping equipment as needed to minimize downtime.

• Initiate necessary actions on plant equipment as directed, including operating, repairing, cleaning, feeding, and adjusting equipment according to supervisor instructions.

• Assist maintenance department personnel with repairs, troubleshooting, and other maintenance activities as required.

• Perform preventive maintenance inspections and check lubrication systems to ensure equipment reliability and longevity.

• Work on the preheater tower as needed, including operating cardox systems, blasters, and air or water lances, as well as cleaning ducts and vessels and inspecting or troubleshooting related equipment.

• Assist with laboratory product sampling and related tasks to support quality control and production requirements.

• Support general production and general labor activities, including machine operation, loading, packing, and production line tasks as needed.

• Perform construction-related, packaging, inspection, stocking, and warehouse inventory activities, including cycle counts and inventory management.

• Handle receiving, materials management, shipping, packing, and picking activities to ensure accurate and timely order fulfillment.

• Operate various machines and mobile equipment safely in accordance with plant procedures and safety standards.

• Perform visual inspections of materials and products to ensure quality and detect defects or issues.

• Assist with labeling, assembly, and other material handling activities to support overall plant operations.

• Use SAP or similar systems to support inventory management, shipping, receiving, and materials tracking.

• Follow all environmental, health, and safety rules and procedures while working around mechanical equipment and in varying plant conditions.

• Participate in weekend work, on-call rotations, and off-shift or night assignments as required by production needs.

Essential Skills

• High school diploma.

• 3–5 years of industrial maintenance experience in a shipping or similar industrial environment.

• Hands-on experience with material handling activities in an industrial or plant setting.

• Ability to operate overhead cranes, front end loaders, forklifts, and other mobile equipment safely.

• Experience performing preventive maintenance, lubrication checks, and basic equipment inspections.

• Ability to perform minor mechanical repairs and adjustments on plant equipment.

• Familiarity with general production, machine operation, and shipping processes.

• Capability to work safely around moving mechanical equipment, elevated noise levels, and varying weather conditions.

• Strong attention to detail for inspections, sampling, visual checks, and inventory accuracy.

• Ability to follow safety, environmental, and operational procedures consistently.

• Willingness to work day shift (7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.) and participate in weekend and on-call rotations as required.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with SAP or similar systems for inventory management, shipping, receiving, and materials tracking.

• Warehouse inventory, cycle counts, and inventory management processes.

• Experience with loading, packing, picking, and packaging in a production or warehouse environment.

• Familiarity with laboratory product sampling and basic quality control activities.

• Exposure to construction-related tasks, general labor, and production line operations.

• Experience with labeling, assembly, and visual inspection of products or materials.

• Comfort working on structures such as preheater towers and using equipment like cardox systems, blasters, and air or water lances.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with maintenance crews, vendors, and operational teams.

Why Work Here?

You will join a team that offers a comprehensive benefits package and supports long-term financial security and work-life balance. Employees have access to a 401(k) retirement savings plan with an automatic company contribution and matching contributions, as well as highly competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage with prescription drug benefits. The benefits program also includes Health Savings Accounts, Health Reimbursement Accounts, and Flexible Spending Accounts, along with AD&D, short- and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. You will receive paid bonding leave, paid vacation, paid sick leave, and paid holidays, reflecting a culture that values time away from work and personal well-being. The environment encourages collaboration across maintenance, operations, and support functions, providing opportunities to build skills in a dynamic industrial setting.

Work Environment

This role operates in both corporate office and industrial plant settings, with regular interaction with maintenance crews, vendors, and operational teams. The primary work environment includes exposure to moving mechanical equipment, elevated noise levels, and varying weather conditions such as heat, cold, humidity, and inclement weather. The position may require off-shift or night work depending on production needs and includes participation in weekend and on-call supervisory or operational rotations. The standard schedule is a day shift from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The work involves hands-on tasks around mechanical equipment, preheater towers, and other plant structures, requiring consistent adherence to safety procedures and use of appropriate personal protective equipment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Union Bridge, MD.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $24.00/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 Union Bridge,MD.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 30, 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.