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Aerotek
Shipping And Receiving Worker
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Shipping and Receiving Worker Job Description This role focuses on shipping, receiving, and material handling within a busy warehouse and manufacturing environment. You will receive and store incoming materials, prepare outgoing shipments, support inventory control, and ensure products move efficiently and safely through the distribution center. Responsibilities Receive, unload, and store incoming inventory items in accordance with established protocols and procedures. Perform quality control checks on incoming and outgoing shipments to verify product accuracy, quantity, and integrity. Operate shipping equipment and systems to safely transport, process, and verify materials within the warehouse. Locate, pick, and gather products for distribution to production workers, assembly lines, or shipping areas. Assist with inventory management by tracking, counting, and updating inventory records, including cycle counts. Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe work area, consistently following all safety standards, rules, and regulations. Handle materials efficiently and safely, including loading, unloading, and staging products for production or shipment. Communicate clearly and professionally with team members to coordinate workflow and meet production and shipping deadlines. Follow established procedures for shipping and receiving documentation and system updates. Support overall warehouse operations as needed to ensure smooth daily activities and on-time deliveries. Essential Skills Minimum of 1 year of shipping and receiving experience; 2 or more years is strongly preferred. Hands-on experience with inventory control and cycle counting in a warehouse or distribution environment. Material handling experience, including moving, staging, and organizing products and materials. Familiarity with warehouse operations and inventory management processes. Knowledge of shipping equipment and shipping systems used in a warehouse or distribution center. Understanding of safety standards and protocols in a warehouse or manufacturing environment. Strong attention to detail with the ability to accurately verify orders, quantities, and product information. High school diploma or GED. Additional Skills & Qualifications Experience with forklift operation or other warehouse material handling equipment. Background in order pulling and production support within a manufacturing or distribution setting. Ability to work effectively across different shifts and adapt to changing production and shipping priorities. Comfort using basic warehouse systems and tools to record, track, and verify inventory and shipments. Reliable work ethic and strong communication skills to collaborate with team members across departments. Why Work Here? You join a stable manufacturing and distribution operation that values safety, teamwork, and reliability. The environment offers multiple shift options to support different scheduling needs, along with opportunities to gain experience across shipping, receiving, inventory control, and production support. You work in a setting where clear procedures, attention to detail, and collaboration are recognized and appreciated, and where consistent performance can lead to long-term growth and development. Work Environment The role is based in a manufacturing company's warehouse and distribution center environment. Work takes place in a large warehouse building with active shipping, receiving, and production support operations. Candidates report to either the Orangeburg site or the West Nyack site, which are located close to each other. The facility operates on three primary shifts: 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM Monday through Friday, 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM Monday through Friday, and 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM Sunday through Thursday. There may be a mandatory six-day schedule at times, with weekend work rotating between Saturday one week and Sunday the next. The environment emphasizes adherence to safety standards, proper use of warehouse equipment, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace, with appropriate work attire suitable for a manufacturing and warehouse setting. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Orangeburg, NY. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $20.00/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 Orangeburg,NY.
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.Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Sick Leave
- 401(k) Plans
- Other Retirement and Savings
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An Inventory Associate monitors warehouse inventory and places orders with vendors for supplies. Conducts regular or occasional audits of inventory or sections of a warehouse.
$41,844 / year median in New York
+4% projected growth