• Receiving Specialist

    Aerotek (Fredericksburg, VA)


    Job Title: Receiving Specialist

    Job Description

    The Receiving Specialist will embody professionalism and respect in all interactions with clients, coworkers, and vendors. This role requires the ability to work both independently and as part of a team, assisting with non-receiving and warehouse matters when necessary. The individual will actively participate in meetings and discussions, and complete tasks and projects within assigned timelines. Availability to work more than 40 hours and weekends is required, with working hours from 8AM to 4PM, Monday to Friday.

    Responsibilities

    + Answer front and back doors and check in foreign national visitors following written protocol.

    + Manage and verify incoming shipments against packing slips, purchase orders, and bills of lading.

    + Count and inspect items for damage, defects, or discrepancies, and document any discrepancies.

    + Assist with packaging of outgoing shipments and manage proper logging of these shipments.

    + Use equipment like pallet jacks and carts to load, unload, and move materials.

    + Record received items in the accounting system and process paperwork for accounting purposes.

    + Transport materials to their proper location after receiving.

    + Maintain a clean and organized workspace, including the shipping and receiving area.

    + Perform routine cleaning duties in the shipping/receiving warehouse and maintain warehouse restrooms.

    + Report building maintenance and repair needs to management.

    + Maintain kitchen cleanliness, including running the dishwasher, emptying trash, and managing grocery orders.

    + Provide assistance with special functions such as luncheons, tours, training, and company events.

    + Assist the inventory specialist with quarterly physical inventory counts.

    + Assist accounting with accounts payable as needed.

    + Undertake any other projects or duties as assigned.

    Essential Skills

    + High School Diploma or equivalent.

    + Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

    + Clear and effective communication skills.

    + Self-driven with initiative and problem-solving abilities.

    + Strong organizational and analytical skills.

    + Capability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs.

    + Adherence to safety procedures, warehouse protocols, and regulations.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Experience in inventory and logistics is helpful but not required.

    + Accuracy in counting, inspecting, and recording information.

    + Export compliance through company training.

    + Ability to meet deadlines.

    + Experience in inventory control, cycle counting, and inspection.

    + Familiarity with import-export compliance and packaging.

    + Experience in warehouse inventory and data entry.

     

    Why Work Here?

     

    Join a collaborative team where your contributions are valued and your growth is supported. Enjoy a work environment that prioritizes professionalism and respect, fostering a culture of mutual assistance and development. With opportunities to engage in a variety of tasks and projects, employees can expect a dynamic and rewarding work experience.

     

    Work Environment

     

    This position operates in a climate-controlled facility with standard working hours from 8AM to 4PM, Monday through Friday. The role may require working beyond 40 hours and on weekends as necessary.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract position based out of Fredericksburg, Virginia.

     

    Pay and Benefits

     

    The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $25.00/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 Fredericksburg,VA.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Nov 3, 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.