Shipping And Receiving Associate

• Job Title:

  Shipping and Receiving Associate
• Job Description
• We are seeking a dedicated Shipping and Receiving Associate responsible for efficiently unloading materials and merchandise from incoming vehicles and organizing them in designated areas.

The role includes operating an overhead crane to move materials between different cells, ensuring stock is accurately located and moved to pallets or crates for storage or shipment, and identifying any damages or quality deficiencies. You will also utilize an RF scanner and inventory systems for a variety of computer-related tasks. Operating a sit-down forklift is also a key part of this role.

• Responsibilities
• + Unload materials and merchandise from incoming vehicles. + Stack materials in assigned places. + Operate an overhead crane to move materials into different cells. + Locate and move stock to pallets or crates for storage or shipment. + Identify damages and report shortages or quality deficiencies. + Utilize RF scanner and inventory systems for various tasks. + Operate a sit-down forklift.
• Essential Skills
• + 2+ years of material handling experience. + 1+ years of overhead crane experience. + Proficiency in operating a sit-down forklift. + Experience with RF scanners and inventory systems.
• Additional Skills & Qualifications
• + Familiarity with warehouse environment and operations. + Knowledge of shipping, receiving, picking, packing, and inventory control. + Experience with shipping and freight management software.
• Why Work Here?
• Experience significant growth as the company plans to double in size over the next three years. Benefit from investments in new equipment, shop reorganization, and process improvement. Enjoy opportunities for overtime with a standard 50-hour work week.
• Work Environment
• Work on the first shift from 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Thursday.
• Job Type & Location
• This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Des Moines, IA.
• Pay and Benefits
• The pay range for this position is $21.26 - $22.26/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable 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 Des Moines,IA.
• Application Deadline
• This position is anticipated to close on May 26, 2026.
• About Aerotek
• 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 meets 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 solving for 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. 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.