Shipper And Receiver

Job Title: Shipper and Receiver Job Description
This role supports shipping and receiving operations in a manufacturing environment, with a strong focus on accurate order processing, careful packaging, and inventory control. You will prepare products for domestic and international shipment, verify all documentation, and assist with general warehouse and inventory activities. The position suits someone dependable, detail-oriented, eager to learn, and proud of producing high-quality work as part of a small, collaborative team.
Responsibilities

• Package and prepare products for domestic, national, and international shipments, ensuring they are protected and compliant with shipping requirements.
• Verify that products, quantities, and specifications match job travelers, order requirements, and shipping paperwork before shipment.
• Create and print shipping labels and documentation using various carrier platforms and tools.
• Utilize DHL, UPS, FedEx, and related shipping platforms, including systems such as WorldShip, to process shipments accurately.
• Update inventory and shipment tracking information within ERP systems to maintain accurate records and traceability.
• Operate pallet jacks to safely move materials, pallets, and finished goods throughout the facility.
• Build, modify, and customize packaging as needed using tools such as saws, drills, and air-powered tools to protect sensitive products.
• Wrap pallets securely and stage shipments in the appropriate area for carrier pickup.
• Support receiving activities by unloading, checking, and recording incoming materials and components as needed.
• Assist with inventory activities, including counting, organizing, and replenishing materials and finished goods.
• Perform general warehouse duties such as order picking, packing, and material handling to support production and shipping schedules.
• Follow written instructions, job travelers, and company procedures to ensure accuracy and consistency in all tasks.
• Assist with housekeeping by maintaining a clean, organized, and safe workspace in shipping, receiving, and warehouse areas.
• Adhere to company quality and safety procedures, including safe use of pallet jacks, basic power tools, and other equipment.
• Collaborate with team members and support other operational needs throughout the facility, including packaging, warehouse support, and inventory-related tasks.

Essential Skills

• Experience with packaging, shipping, receiving, warehouse operations, and inventory handling in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
• Demonstrated attention to detail when matching products to job travelers, order requirements, and shipping paperwork.
• Ability to package sensitive or fragile products carefully to prevent damage during transit.
• Basic computer skills to create labels, update records, and work within shipping and ERP systems.
• Ability to stand, bend, walk, and move throughout the shift while performing material handling tasks.
• Ability to lift materials up to 60 lbs throughout the workday.
• Ability to follow written instructions, procedures, and job travelers accurately.
• Reliable transportation to consistently arrive on time and support a small team environment.
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and dependability in maintaining shipping schedules and customer deliveries.
• Willingness to learn new systems and processes, including carrier platforms and ERP tools.
• Effective teamwork skills, including the ability to assist with inventory, warehouse activities, housekeeping, and other operational needs.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous manufacturing experience, particularly in environments such as medical device, electronics, aerospace, precision, industrial manufacturing, or small machine shops.
• Previous warehouse or distribution center experience involving packing, material handling, and order picking.
• Experience packaging fragile or sensitive products that require careful handling and protection.
• Inventory management experience, including cycle counts, stock rotation, and inventory accuracy.
• Experience working within ERP systems for inventory, shipping, and order tracking.
• Hands-on experience using shipping tools and platforms such as UPS shipping, FedEx shipping, DHL shipping, WorldShip, and related systems.
• Experience using pallet jacks and, if available, forklifts to move materials safely.
• Familiarity with RF scanners for order picking, inventory, and shipment tracking.
• Comfort using basic power tools, including saws, drills, and air-powered tools, to build or modify packaging.
• Problem-solving skills to address shipping, packaging, and inventory issues as they arise.
• Background in warehousing operations or packaging companies that handle high-mix, high-precision products.

Why Work Here?
Employees gain hands-on exposure to domestic, national, and international shipping processes, building valuable, transferable skills in logistics and inventory control. The organization emphasizes attitude, work ethic, and teachability, providing opportunities to grow even if you do not have every technical skill on day one. You will work in a stable manufacturing environment that produces medical-grade products used in critical industries, allowing you to see the impact of your work. The culture is team-oriented and values common sense, dependability, and a willingness to help wherever needed. The role offers variety in the workday, combining shipping, inventory, packaging, and warehouse support, so no two days feel the same while you contribute to meaningful products used in healthcare and specialized applications.
Work Environment
The role is based in a manufacturing and machine shop environment that supports medical product production. You will work across warehouse, packaging, and shipping areas in a fast-paced yet team-oriented workplace. Employees regularly move throughout the facility and spend much of the day standing, walking, lifting, and performing material handling tasks. The position involves frequent use of pallet jacks and basic power tools such as saws, drills, and air-powered tools to build and modify packaging. You will work around manufacturing equipment and production operations in a clean, organized, and safety-focused facility that supports medical-grade product manufacturing, with clear procedures and standards to ensure a safe and efficient work environment.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Natick, MA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $26.00/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 Natick,MA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 13, 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.

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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.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
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