Shipping Specialist Job Description This is a full-time position with working hours from Monday to Friday, 8am to 4:30pm, with opportunities for optional overtime including earlier, later, and weekend shifts. The primary responsibility is packaging products and shipping them out. The role involves high-volume packaging, handling around 100 shipments per day, and requires the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. The position also involves working with UPS and using an internal database.
Responsibilities - Unpack incoming items, check goods received against purchase orders or invoices, and maintain records of received goods, rejecting unsatisfactory items where necessary.
- Prepare and maintain records of merchandise shipped; post weights and shipping charges and prepare goods for final shipment.
- Count and pack various sized products in boxes, cartons, or other containers; check material against packing lists for inclusion of all component parts.
- Assemble boxes and cartons and prepare special or non-standard packs as needed.
- Follow specific instructions for correct carton, wrapping and arrangement of parts, and use of dunnage.
- Apply correct labels, stamps, and/or other identification as directed and secure packages with specified closures.
- Assist in training entry-level employees.
- Process inputs for receipts and shipments in the ERP system.
- Maintain dock security.
Essential Skills - 2+ years of experience in shipping or receiving in materials/warehouse.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Strong component identification ability and ability to follow the approved vendor's list (AVL).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Additional Skills & Qualifications - Forklift operation experience is a plus, but not required.
- Experience with FedEx is a plus.
Why Work Here Join a dynamic team in a fast-paced, clean manufacturing facility. Enjoy the opportunity to work on military and government projects, some of which are top secret. Benefit from a work environment that values security and compliance, with certifications such as AS9100. This role offers opportunities for growth and development, as well as optional overtime for those seeking extra earnings.
Work Environment The manufacturing facility is located in Santa Ana and operates under a national account. It is certified with AS9100 and works on top-secret military and government projects, requiring ITAR compliance. The facility is clean and fast-paced, providing a secure and regulated work environment.
Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of SANTA ANA, California.
Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $19.00/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 SANTA ANA,CA.
Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Apr 21, 2025.
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.