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Job Title: Shipping and receiving associate

Job Description

We are looking for an organized and efficient warehouse associate to manage receiving, storage, and distribution of materials as well as maintain accurate records of inventory. Our ideal candidate is attentive, energetic, and hardworking.

Responsibilities

+ Record inventory data manually or on a computer or handheld electronic device

+ Document discrepancies between inventory records and physical counts of stock

+ Receive, count, and verify incoming orders

+ Label stock items with labeling equipment such as identification tags or stamps

+ Pack and unpack items for storage in stockroom or warehouse

+ Process shipping requests

+ Distribute products or materials to laydown areas, shelves or production workers

+ Report malfunctioning or damaged stock-handling equipment to supervisor

+ Maintain accurate records of contracts, purchase orders, and requisitions

+ Keep the stock room neat and orderly

+ Inventory stock of materials, supplies, parts, and merchandise

Essential Skills

+ High school diploma or GED required

+ Able to speak, read, and write in English

+ Minimum of six months’ experience in stocking and shipping

+ Exceptional organizational skills

+ Strong interpersonal communication

+ Written and oral comprehension skills

+ Able to complete tasks with little to no direct supervision

+ Able to work quickly and accurately in a complex, fast-moving environment

+ Physically able to stand and walk for extended periods of time

+ Physically capable of routinely bending to lift and move items up to 50 pounds

+ Basic working knowledge of computers

+ Familiarity with Microsoft Office

Why Work Here?

Employees have the opportunity to go direct with them where they cover health benefits 100%. Candidates have the opportunity to move into a lead or supervisor role down the line. The current warehouse supervisor started in the warehouse 2 years ago. They are looking to add more assembly lines and for a bigger warehouse space so they will need to add more workers which will also create more leadership opportunities. They are a close knit team and do a lot of lunch for the team once a month and Fridays, holiday parties, potlucks, etc.

Work Environment

Monday - Friday, 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM. The work environment includes a fast-paced warehouse setting with a focus on inventory control, packaging, shipping, and receiving. Employees are expected to maintain a neat and orderly stock room, and dress in appropriate work attire.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Bowie, Maryland.

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 Bowie,MD.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 28, 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.