Shipping And Packaging Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Shipping and Packaging Specialist

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Job Description

The Shipping and Packaging Specialist safely prepares, packages, and ships products while supporting general warehouse operations. This role uses forklifts and other material handling equipment, works within ERP systems, and ensures that all outgoing and incoming materials meet quality, documentation, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Carefully wrap and package outgoing products to prevent damage during storage and transportation.
• Select appropriate packaging materials to protect product integrity while optimizing size and weight based on transportation method, export regulations, and customer and carrier requirements.
• Examine shipments to ensure they meet customer specifications and comply with carrier requirements, export regulations, and customs documentation and compliance standards.
• Verify the accuracy of orders by counting, weighing, and measuring items and comparing them against bills of lading, customer orders, or other records.
• Maintain accurate records of all shipments and ensure shipping documents are complete, accurate, and properly labeled.
• Receive, unwrap, inspect, and store incoming materials as needed, accurately recording counts, weights, condition, and storage locations.
• Utilize forklifts, pallet jacks, dollies, and other material handling equipment to safely transport materials throughout the facility.
• Operate overhead or jib cranes as required to move materials safely and efficiently.
• Use forklifts to load and unload goods on and off trucks, maintaining safe operating practices at all times.
• Obtain and maintain required forklift certification upon employment and follow all equipment safety guidelines.
• Complete all required paperwork in compliance with internal processes and quality procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area, following established safety and housekeeping standards.
• Work collaboratively with warehouse and shipping team members to meet deadlines and support overall production and shipping schedules.

Essential Skills

• Hands-on experience with shipping, packing, and warehouse operations.
• Proficiency in packaging, shipping, and receiving tasks, including shipping and receiving clerk duties.
• Ability to use measuring tools to verify dimensions, weights, and quantities of materials and products.
• Experience in warehouse production, warehouse shipping, and warehouse packing environments.
• Ability to operate a forklift safely and effectively; willingness and ability to obtain forklift certification upon employment.
• Experience using pallet jacks, dollies, and other material handling equipment.
• Familiarity with ERP systems for tracking shipments, inventory, and documentation.
• Strong attention to detail for verifying orders, documentation accuracy, and compliance with customer and carrier requirements.
• Ability to follow written procedures, quality standards, and safety guidelines.
• Capability to perform the essential functions of the role with or without reasonable accommodation.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience in a shipping and receiving or warehouse shipping role.
• Experience working with export regulations and customs documentation is beneficial.
• Comfort working with bills of lading, customer orders, and other shipping documents.
• Ability to organize and maintain accurate records of shipments and received materials.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple shipments and tasks simultaneously.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced environment with defined production and shipping deadlines.

Why Work Here?

Employees benefit from a comprehensive total rewards package that supports health, financial security, and professional growth. Full-time team members have access to medical, vision, and dental insurance, as well as a 401(k) plan to support long-term financial planning. The organization provides long-term and short-term disability coverage, company-paid life insurance, and options for supplemental life insurance for added peace of mind. Paid time off supports work-life balance, while an Employee Assistance Program offers confidential support and resources. Tuition reimbursement encourages ongoing learning and development, helping employees build their careers over the long term.

Work Environment

This role is based in a warehouse and production environment focused on packing and shipping manufactured products. Packing and Shipping Specialists work with a variety of packaging materials, measuring tools, and material handling equipment, including forklifts, pallet jacks, dollies, and potentially overhead or jib cranes. The position follows a day shift schedule, Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The work involves standing, moving materials, and operating equipment throughout the shift, with a strong emphasis on safety, cleanliness, and organization. Team members work closely with others in shipping, receiving, and production, using ERP systems and standard documentation to manage shipments and inventory while maintaining a safe and orderly work area.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Tulsa, OK.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $22.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 Tulsa,OK.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 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.

\nCompany Description

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 meet 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 in solving 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.

Company Description

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 meet 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 in solving 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.