Shipping Administrator 22 HR

Aerotek; Solon (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

HSA

PTO

Job summary

Aerotek in Solon, OH is seeking a Shipping Administrator (1st Shift) to oversee inbound and outbound shipments in a fast-paced manufacturing and warehouse setting. The role focuses on accurate ERP-based shipping, receiving, and inventory records, coordinating with warehouse teams to ensure orders are prepared, staged, and shipped correctly.

The position runs Monday–Friday from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with occasional extensions to 4:00 PM.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in shipping, receiving, or logistics.
• Experience using ERP for shipping and inventory.
• Strong data entry and attention to detail.
• Proficient with Outlook/Teams for communication.
• Able to work in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
• Experience with forklift is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Process inbound and outbound shipments in ERP, ensuring timely entries.
• Create and maintain shipping documents (BOLs, packing slips, receiving records).
• Verify shipment quantities, weights, and measurements against orders.
• Coordinate with warehouse for proper picking, staging, and shipment preparation.
• Communicate shipment updates using ERP, Outlook, and Teams with internal stakeholders.
• Support inventory accuracy with cycle counts and ERP transactions.
• Work with carriers to coordinate pickup times and receiving activities.
• Assist with shipping labels, pallet wrapping, and material organization.
• Perform quality checks on outgoing shipments to meet customer specs.

Skills

ERP experience

Data entry

Attention to detail

Communication

Team collaboration

Forklift experience

Tools

SAP

Epicor

Oracle

MS Outlook

MS Teams

Job description

Job Title: Shipping Administrator (1st Shift) ($20-22/hr.)

Job Description

The Shipping Administrator oversees the accurate and timely processing of inbound and outbound shipments in a fast-paced manufacturing and warehouse environment. This role focuses on maintaining precise shipping, receiving, and inventory records within the ERP system, coordinating closely with warehouse, shipping, receiving, and production teams to ensure orders are prepared, staged, and shipped correctly. The position follows a MondayFriday schedule from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with occasional extension to 4:00 PM based on business needs. We are looking for an individual to interview and start as soon as possible. We offer weekly pay with overtime paying time and a half.

Responsibilities

• Process inbound and outbound shipments within the ERP system, ensuring all transactions are entered accurately and on time.
• Create and maintain shipping documentation, including Bills of Lading (BOLs), packing slips, and receiving records.
• Verify shipment quantities, weights, and measurements to confirm they match order and customer requirements.
• Coordinate with warehouse personnel to ensure orders are picked, prepared, and staged correctly for shipment.
• Utilize Outlook, Microsoft Teams, and ERP software to communicate shipment updates and inventory transactions with internal stakeholders.
• Support inventory accuracy by performing cycle counts and verifying inventory-related transactions in the ERP system.
• Work directly with carriers and drivers to coordinate shipment schedules, pickup times, and receiving activities.
• Assist with shipment preparation tasks such as creating shipping labels, stretch wrapping pallets, and organizing materials for outbound shipments.
• Perform quality checks on outgoing shipments to confirm they meet customer specifications and company standards.
• Enter, review, and verify data within the ERP system to maintain accurate shipping, receiving, and inventory records.
• Review shipping documents for accuracy and completeness, resolving discrepancies before shipments leave the facility.
• Communicate regularly with internal departments, including production, shipping, and receiving, regarding shipment status and inventory needs.
• Support warehouse operations by assisting with day-to-day logistics activities and contributing to process improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with company safety and quality standards throughout shipping, receiving, and inventory processes.
• Assist with inventory reconciliation and reporting activities to support overall inventory control.
• Collaborate with shipping, receiving, and production teams to keep orders moving efficiently through the manufacturing and fulfillment process.

Essential Skills

• Minimum 2 years of experience in shipping, receiving, logistics, or warehouse administrative roles.
• Hands-on experience using an ERP system for shipping, receiving, and inventory transactions (such as SAP, Epicor, Oracle, or similar platforms).
• Strong data entry skills with the ability to maintain accurate records in ERP and related systems.
• Proficient computer skills, including regular use of Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Teams for communication and coordination.
• High attention to detail and accuracy when processing inventory and shipment transactions.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced warehouse and manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with shipping, receiving, warehouse, and production teams.
• Knowledge of core shipping and receiving processes and documentation.
• Comfort working with forklifts and warehouse equipment in a large-scale facility (operational experience preferred).

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with SAP, Epicor, or other ERP platforms used in manufacturing and warehouse operations.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and 6S workplace organization.
• Experience in shipping and receiving within a manufacturing or distribution environment.
• Understanding of quality checks and inspection processes for outgoing shipments.
• Ability to support process improvement efforts in warehouse and shipping operations.
• Interest in learning multiple aspects of manufacturing, warehousing, and shipping.
• Capability to grow into leadership or specialized logistics roles over time.

Why Work Here?

This opportunity offers a stable manufacturing environment with long-term career growth and a strong focus on promoting from within. Team members benefit from excellent tenure and longevity, with many employees building lasting careers while learning multiple areas of the business, including manufacturing, warehousing, shipping, and inventory operations. The culture emphasizes collaboration, continuous learning, and advancement into leadership or specialized roles. Employees contribute to products used by recognizable brands nationwide, gaining pride and ownership in the work they perform.

Work Environment

The role is based in a clean, large-scale warehouse within a hands-on manufacturing setting that includes production, assembly, warehousing, shipping, and inventory operations. The standard schedule is Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with occasional extension to 4:00 PM depending on business needs. Work involves regular use of ERP systems, email and collaboration tools such as Microsoft Outlook and Teams, and typical warehouse equipment, potentially including forklifts and stretch wrap machinery. The environment may include exposure to outdoor elements when working near loading docks or outside areas. The facility designs and manufactures point-of-purchase retail displays, product sample displays, sales kits, merchandising displays, and store fixtures, handling the full process from design and engineering through manufacturing, assembly, fulfillment, and shipping.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Solon, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $22.00/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 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 & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 13, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Solon,OH.

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.

Equal Opportunity

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.