Shipping And Receiving Worker

Job Title: Shipping and Receiving Worker

Job Description

The Shipping and Receiving Worker counts, packages, and ships manufactured goods while maintaining accurate inventory records in the computer system. This role receives new products, logs them into inventory, and operates forklifts and other material handling equipment in a production environment. The position focuses on meeting customer-specific packaging and shipping requirements, following safety procedures, and supporting smooth warehouse and production operations.

Responsibilities

• Count, package, and ship manufactured goods according to customer specifications and requirements.
• Maintain accurate inventory counts and track all movements in the computer system.
• Receive incoming products and materials, verify quantities, and log them into inventory records.
• Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment safely and efficiently.
• Follow all safety procedures and general manufacturing safety rules for equipment operation and material handling.
• Package manufactured goods to meet customer-specific instructions, including correct counts and labeling.
• Ensure correct pack quantities and parts are shipped to the correct company and destination.
• Monitor shipments and inventory transactions to identify discrepancies and help resolve issues.
• Notify the supervisor promptly to resolve process, product, equipment, and production issues.
• Communicate courteously and effectively with other employees, customers, and vendors to support shipping and receiving activities.
• Perform any other duties designated by management to support warehouse and production operations.

Essential Skills

• Experience in shipping and receiving operations in a warehouse or production environment.
• Ability to operate forklifts and other material handling equipment safely.
• High school diploma or equivalent education.
• Good math skills for counting, verifying quantities, and maintaining accurate inventory.
• Ability to understand and follow customer-specific shipping and packaging instructions.
• Knowledge of general manufacturing safety rules and safe equipment operation.
• Ability to interact and communicate courteously with other employees, customers, and vendors.
• Basic computer skills for tracking inventory in a computer or ERP system.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Proficiency in ERP software is a plus.
• Experience in general production or warehouse work is beneficial.
• Attention to detail to ensure correct pack quantities and accurate shipment information.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple shipments and inventory tasks.
• Ability to work reliably in a fast-paced production environment.

Why Work Here?

Employees join a stable, family-owned operation that values growth, teamwork, and long-term development. The organization offers growth potential as the team expands, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes 401(k) with match, health, dental, and vision insurance after 60 days, a health savings account, life and AD&D insurance, paid time off, and paid holidays. A growing company culture emphasizes respect, collaboration, and opportunities to take on new responsibilities as the business continues to grow.

Work Environment

This position is based in a production environment that involves regular work around manufactured goods and material handling equipment. Team members work on-site in a warehouse and production setting where safety is a priority, and steel-toed shoes and safety glasses must be worn at all times. The role requires moving materials, operating forklifts, and working around machinery while following established safety procedures and manufacturing safety rules.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of MANKATO, MN.

The pay range for this position is $33.00 - $41.25/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)

This is a fully onsite position in MANKATO,MN.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 4, 2026.

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.

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.