Job Information
Aerotek Shipper And Receiver in Wentzville, Missouri
Job Title: Shipping Specialist
Job Description
The Shipping Specialist is responsible for preparing and packaging final products for shipment, processing shipments electronically within the ERP system, printing packing slips and bills of lading, and scheduling LTL shipments when needed. This role requires verifying correct products and quantities against the packing slip, ensuring all shipments are labeled, picked up by the correct carrier, and delivered safely without damage to the right address. The Shipping Specialist must efficiently package to avoid waste and use best practices with boxes, pallets, and crate building to keep products protected. Additionally, they ensure all paperwork is filled out, filed, and that shipping transactions are accurate and complete.
Responsibilities
Verify and sign off on packed items using order number, part numbers, descriptions, and quantities.
Safely package smaller boxed items, maximizing protection while reducing packaging material waste.
Safely pack, secure, and protect boxed or unboxed items on pallets or in crates for outgoing shipments.
Modify or construct custom pallets or crates as needed from raw wood materials.
Process shipments in the ERP system and print packing slips or bills of lading for carriers.
Ensure packages are picked up correctly by the carrier.
Essential Skills
Packing and packaging expertise.
Experience with inventory and shipping processes.
Proficiency in order picking and general labor tasks.
Forklift operation skills, including sit-down forklifts.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
1-2 years of warehouse or shipping experience.
Forklift experience preferred.
Some carpentry experience preferred.
Ability to lift 75 pounds.
Why Work Here?
Enjoy a family-owned business culture in a brand-new building. Work regular hours from 8am to 5pm, Monday through Friday, with minimal overtime while on contract.
Work Environment
The work environment is climate-controlled with a team of 15 people in the shop. Employees will be trained and qualified to operate equipment such as overhead cranes, dock levelers, sit-down forklifts, and power tools including circular saws, panel saws, table saws, and impact drills.
Job Type & Location
Wentzville, Missouri.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $23.00/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 Wentzville,MO.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 16, 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.