• Shipping Associate

    Aerotek (St. Charles, MO)


    Job Title: Shipping Associate

    Job Description

    The Shipping Associate is responsible for preparing packages and shipping products efficiently and accurately.

    Responsibilities

    + Accurately complete required paperwork.

    + Review merchandise prior to packaging to ensure products are properly labeled.

    + Utilize scan functions to perform shipping tasks in conjunction with computer operations.

    + Load and secure products onto trucks using straps and load bars to prevent freight damage.

    + Operate a forklift to move merchandise safely, adhering to company forklift rules.

    + Ensure accuracy and thoroughness with shipping lists, verifying quantities match paperwork.

    + Communicate with Less Than Truckload (LTL) drivers regarding paperwork and pro numbers.

    + Troubleshoot and communicate issues with product, components, tools, and overall quality of the product being loaded.

    + Maintain moderate product knowledge, including learning products by model number and understanding packaging and securing methods.

    + Consistently produce at an acceptable level of productivity with some supervision.

    + Verify and refer to the Bill of Materials (BOM).

    + Train associates on completing bills of lading, shipping labels, packing slips, and creating pallet identification and item bar code labels.

    + Perform tasks safely, including wearing safety glasses and gloves as per JHA requirements.

    + Perform other duties as assigned.

    Essential Skills

    + Previous shipping experience preferred.

    + Ability to use bar code readers, computer terminals, and other electronic devices.

    + Forklift training and certification required.

    + Experience in inventory management, loading, order picking, and unloading trucks.

    + Proficiency in warehouse operations and distribution.

    + Knowledge of shipping and freight management software.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Ability to accurately complete required paperwork.

    + Skill in reviewing merchandise and ensuring proper labeling.

    + Experience in communicating with LTL drivers.

    + Troubleshooting skills for product quality issues.

    + Moderate product knowledge, including model numbers and packaging methods.

    + Ability to train associates on shipping procedures.

     

    Why Work Here?

     

    Enjoy weekly pay, comprehensive health insurance options including PPO and HSA, and generous company contributions towards medical, dental, and vision plans. Benefit from a 401K retirement plan with a dollar-for-dollar match up to 5% and yearly profit sharing. Additional perks include quarterly performance bonuses, Cart Cash for premium contributions, vacation and incentive days, and corporate discounts at a local fitness center.

     

    Work Environment

     

    The work environment is non-climate controlled and can be loud at times.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Saint Charles, Missouri.

     

    Pay and Benefits

     

    The pay range for this position is $17.93 - $18.00/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 Saint Charles,MO.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on May 31, 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.