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Aerotek is seeking a Warehouse Shipping Associate in Burbank, CA to ensure accurate packaging and shipping, with proper export compliance documentation and timely processing from the open shipment report.
Responsibilities include handling UPS/FedEx shipments, ERP-based inventory management, and supporting production tasks in a fast-paced environment. This contract-to-hire role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and teamwork.
Job Title: Warehouse Shipping Associate Job Description
The Warehouse Shipping Associate ensures that all products are accurately packaged and shipped to the correct customers with proper instructions and required export compliance documentation. This role focuses on timely processing of shipments based on the open shipment report, maintaining organized inventory, and supporting general warehouse and production activities as needed.
Ensure all products are shipped to the correct customer with appropriate instructions and required export compliance documentation in accordance with the open shipment report.
Package and ship all material on the open shipper list to ensure products are shipped within 24 hours.
Process pick lists, issue material to manufacturing orders, receive finished goods from manufacturing, and receive hardware into inventory.
Perform cycle counts, pull stock for inspections, and carry out material purges as required to maintain accurate inventory records.
Maintain the warehouse in an orderly, clean, and safe manner while following all company safety procedures and performing daily safety inspections.
Operate and maneuver warehouse equipment such as pallet jacks, forklifts, and push carts in a safe and efficient manner, consistent with manufacturer and safety instructions.
Prepare and process UPS and FedEx shipments, ensuring accurate labeling, documentation, and timely dispatch.
Back up and assist the Raw Material Handler and support general labor, assembly, and production tasks as needed in the shipping department and warehouse.
Use an ERP system and computer applications to manage inventory, shipping, and receiving activities.
Follow procedures for receiving, selecting, packing, and shipping materials to meet quality and accuracy standards.
Adhere to all safety practices and procedures, including the proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) or equivalent.
Read and follow multi-step written and oral instructions and perform basic math to support shipping and inventory tasks.
Communicate effectively with team members and work collaboratively to meet production and shipping deadlines.
Work in a fast-paced environment, particularly during month-end, while remaining highly organized and detail-oriented.
Perform physical tasks such as lifting up to 50 lbs, standing, walking, and handling materials and hand tools throughout the shift.
Work overtime as required by workload, with prior approval, to meet operational needs.
Perform other related duties as assigned to support warehouse, shipping, and production operations.
Minimum of 1 year of experience working in a shipping department or warehouse environment.
Proficiency with ERP systems for inventory, shipping, and receiving processes.
Experience with inventory management, including cycle counts and basic warehouse procedures.
Ability to process UPS and FedEx shipments accurately and efficiently.
Basic math skills and the ability to read and follow multi-step written and oral instructions.
Computer proficiency, including Windows, MS Office, and ERP software.
Ability to operate and maneuver warehouse equipment such as pallet jacks, forklifts, and push carts safely.
Capability to lift up to 50 lbs and meet the physical requirements of a warehouse role.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to follow established procedures for receiving, selecting, packing, and shipping.
Ability to work with little or no supervision while maintaining high accuracy and productivity.
Ability to communicate effectively with other team members.
Ability to successfully comply with regulatory and safety requirements.
Willingness to work approved overtime as workload requires.
High school diploma or GED preferred.
Ability to be forklift certified and operate forklifts in accordance with safety guidelines.
Experience with general labor, assembly, and production tasks in a warehouse or manufacturing setting.
Familiarity with deburring, cutting metal, saw operation, milling machines, CNC mills, and hand tool use in a production environment.
Experience in shipping and receiving, warehouse inventory, and inventory control.
Comfort working with ERP systems and related warehouse software.
Ability to adhere to safety instructions and consistently use required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) or its equivalent.
You will join a team-oriented environment that values safety, organization, and reliability in daily operations. The role offers exposure to a variety of warehouse and production activities, providing opportunities to build technical and operational skills with modern equipment and systems. The culture emphasizes clear procedures, regulatory compliance, and personal responsibility, supporting your growth in logistics and inventory management while offering the stability of a structured, fast-paced work setting.
This position is based in a warehouse and shipping department environment that supports manufacturing and production operations. You will work around machinery such as milling machines, CNC mills, saws, and other metal-cutting equipment, as well as standard warehouse tools including pallet jacks, forklifts, push carts, and hand tools. The role involves regular lifting of up to 50 lbs, standing, walking, and handling materials throughout the shift. Work is fast paced, especially at month-end, and requires strict adherence to safety procedures, daily safety inspections, and the use of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) or its equivalent. You will use computers, Windows, MS Office, and an ERP system to manage inventory and shipments, and may be required to work approved overtime based on workload.
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Burbank, CA.
The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $28.00/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Burbank, CA.
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 27, 2026.
This is a fully onsite position in Burbank,CA.
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.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.