Shipper

Aerotek; Hebron Estates (KY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long‑term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

PTO / Vacation / Sick Leave

Job summary

Aerotek is hiring for a Shipper to accurately package customer products, prepare outbound shipments, and maintain shipping records in a manufacturing setting.

You will verify part numbers, prepare documentation, and coordinate shipments with carriers while supporting warehouse and inventory control activities. This role requires attention to detail and safe operation of warehouse equipment.

Qualifications

• Experience in shipping/receiving, packing, and material handling in a warehouse/manufacturing setting.
• Ability to verify products, quantities, and customer requirements before shipment.
• Experience completing shipping documentation with minimal errors.

Responsibilities

• Package products per work instructions and quality standards.
• Prepare shipments by verifying part numbers and required docs.
• Inspect parts for proper identification and readiness for shipment.
• Operate packaging equipment and select appropriate packing materials.
• Generate shipping labels and bills of lading accurately.
• Coordinate shipments with carriers and freight companies.
• Move shipments using forklifts and pallet jacks safely.
• Verify shipping information in ERP/shipping software.
• Maintain accurate shipping records and perform inventory transactions.
• Support cycle counts and inventory control activities.
• Ensure compliance with quality and customer requirements.
• Maintain a clean, safe 5S work environment.
• Assist with receiving and general warehouse tasks as needed.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives in efficiency and accuracy.
• Verify products and quantities to minimize shipment errors.
• Package products securely to prevent damage during transit.

Skills

Shipping & Receiving

Product verification

Inventory accuracy

Equipment operation

Safety & 5S

Tools

ERP systems

UPS/FedEx/DHL platforms

Shipping documentation tools

Job description

Job Title: Shipper

This role is responsible for accurately packaging customer products, preparing and coordinating outbound shipments, and maintaining precise shipping and inventory records in a manufacturing environment. You will ensure products are properly identified, packaged, documented, and shipped according to customer specifications, quality standards, and company procedures while supporting warehouse and inventory control activities.

Responsibilities

• Package customer products according to work instructions, customer specifications, and established quality standards.
• Prepare shipments by verifying part numbers, quantities, certifications, and all required shipping documentation.
• Inspect parts to confirm proper identification, packaging, and readiness for shipment.
• Operate packaging equipment and select appropriate packing materials to protect products during transit.
• Generate shipping labels, bills of lading, and other required shipping documents accurately and on time.
• Schedule and coordinate shipments with carriers, couriers, and freight companies.
• Load and unload shipments using forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment in a safe manner.
• Verify shipping information through ERP systems and shipping software platforms.
• Maintain accurate shipping records and perform inventory transactions in alignment with company procedures.
• Support cycle counts and inventory control activities as required.
• Ensure compliance with quality management systems, customer requirements, and internal company procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment by applying 5S principles.
• Assist with receiving, material movement, and general warehouse activities when needed.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on improving efficiency, accuracy, and customer satisfaction.
• Accurately verify products, quantities, and customer requirements before shipment to minimize errors.
• Ensure products are packaged to prevent damage during transportation and meet customer expectations.
• Complete shipping documentation with minimal errors and in compliance with carrier and customer requirements.
• Safely operate warehouse equipment and follow all safety guidelines while handling materials.
• Perform picking, staging, and unloading tasks to support production and shipping and receiving operations.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience in shipping and receiving, packing, and material handling within a warehouse or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to accurately verify products, quantities, and customer requirements before shipment.
• Demonstrated skill in ensuring products are properly packaged to prevent damage during transportation.
• Experience completing shipping documentation with minimal errors.
• Ability to frequently lift and move materials up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to perform prolonged standing, walking, bending, reaching, and repetitive motions.
• Ability to safely operate warehouse equipment, including forklifts and pallet jacks.
• Experience with picking, unloading, and production support in shipping and receiving operations.
• Knowledge of inventory control and warehouse operations.
• Familiarity with ERP systems for verifying shipping information and processing inventory transactions.
• Experience using shipping platforms such as UPS, FedEx, DHL, or freight carrier systems.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Forklift certification or the ability to obtain forklift certification.
• Experience working in manufacturing, metal processing, aerospace, automotive, or industrial environments.
• Understanding of quality management systems and customer-specific requirements related to shipping and packaging.
• Exposure to continuous improvement initiatives aimed at improving efficiency, accuracy, and customer satisfaction.
• Experience applying 5S or similar workplace organization principles in a warehouse or manufacturing setting.

Why Work Here?

You will join a manufacturing-focused organization that values accuracy, safety, and continuous improvement. The role offers the opportunity to work with modern warehouse equipment and systems while contributing directly to customer satisfaction and on‑time delivery performance. You will be part of a team‑oriented environment where cross‑functional support, skill development, and process improvement are encouraged.

Work Environment

This position operates in a manufacturing and warehouse environment with varying temperatures, noise levels, and industrial conditions. You will regularly work around material handling equipment and production areas while adhering to safety protocols. The role involves frequent lifting and moving of materials up to 50 pounds, prolonged standing, walking, bending, reaching, and repetitive motions. You will use forklifts, pallet jacks, packaging equipment, ERP systems, and shipping platforms such as UPS, FedEx, DHL, and freight carrier systems. The workspace follows 5S principles to maintain a clean, organized, and safe environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Hebron, KY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.50 - $24.50/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:

• 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 Hebron,KY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 28, 2026.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

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.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

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.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

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.