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Job Title: Shipping Associate** **Job Description

This position involves working in the shipping and receiving department, preparing parts for shipping, operating a forklift to move parts, and coordinating documentation with the clerk. The role requires comfort with manual labor as forklift operation accounts for approximately 25% of the workload. Additional tasks may include assisting in production, although this does not involve operating production machines.

Responsibilities

+ Prepare parts for shipping in the shipping and receiving department.

+ Operate a sit-down forklift to move parts as needed.

+ Coordinate with the clerk to ensure accurate documentation.

+ Assist with general labor tasks.

+ Support production activities without operating production machinery.

Essential Skills

+ Prior experience operating a sit-down forklift.

+ Experience in shipping and receiving.

+ Ability to lift 50 lbs.

+ Capability to follow written and verbal instructions.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Bridge crane operating experience is ideal but not required.

+ Reliable with the ability to take verbal instructions.

Why Work Here?

This role offers a 6-month contract-to-hire opportunity, providing a pathway for career growth and stability.

Work Environment

The position operates on the 1st shift from 7 AM to 3 PM in an open industrial building.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Auburn, MA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/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 Auburn,MA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 30, 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.