Shipping And Receiving Associate

Aerotek; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Aerotek is hiring a Shipping and Receiving Associate in Northbrook, IL. The role supports daily warehouse operations, ensuring outbound shipments and inbound receipts are accurate and on time using the MAS 100 ERP system.

Typical schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with growth potential into a technician role. The position is contract-to-hire with competitive benefits and a focus on safety and inventory integrity.

Qualifications

• 2+ years distribution experience required.
• 2+ years shipping and receiving experience required.
• 2+ years forklift experience required.
• Hands-on reach truck experience.
• Proficiency with MAS 100 ERP for shipping, receiving and inventory.
• Ability to pick, pack and order select accurately.
• Experience with inventory control including cycle counts.
• Ability to lift 1–60 pounds safely.
• Attention to detail for accurate order fulfillment and customer-specific requirements.
• Follow safety and quality policies and procedures.
• Strong organizational skills for clean, orderly warehouse.

Responsibilities

• Shipments and receipts via MAS 100 ERP; label, COC, BOL, pack and ship per routing guidelines.
• Operate forklifts and reach trucks to move materials.
• Handle boxes 1–60 pounds; assist with packing and order select.
• Review Open/PO reports daily to ensure on-time fulfillment.
• Adhere to customer memo requirements for packaging and billing.
• Create vendor payment vouchers and support purchasing processes.
• Maintain accurate ERP inventory records and bin locations; participate in counts.
• Perform cycle counts, stock replenishment, and order selection.
• Ensure safe, clean, organized warehouse and follow safety/quality policies.
• Collaborate with team and other departments to resolve issues.

Skills

2+ years distribution experience

2+ years shipping & receiving

Forklift operation

Reach truck experience

MAS 100 ERP

Pick/pack accuracy

Inventory control & cycle counts

Lift 1–60 lb safely

Attention to detail

Safety & quality compliance

Organization & cleanliness

Shipping docs (COC/BOL)

Carrier routing coordination

Bin locations & inventory storage

Communication with internal/external

Tools

MAS 100 ERP system

Job description

Job Title: Shipping and Receiving Associate Job Description

The Shipping and Receiving Associate supports daily warehouse operations by managing outbound shipments and inbound receipts through the MAS 100 ERP system. This role ensures orders are picked, packed, and shipped accurately and on time, while maintaining inventory integrity and a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment. The position operates on a Monday–Friday schedule from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and offers the opportunity to grow into a technician role.

Responsibilities

• Conduct shipping activities in the MAS 100 ERP system, including picking products, labeling, preparing Certificates of Conformance (COC), Bills of Lading (BOL), stretch wrapping pallets, and coordinating shipments according to established routing guidelines.
• Operate forklifts and reach trucks safely to move, load, and unload materials and products as required for shipping and receiving.
• Physically handle boxes weighing from 1 to 60 pounds to support all shipping and receiving operations.
• Review Open Order and Purchase Order reports daily to ensure customer orders are picked, packed, and shipped accurately and on schedule.
• Ensure compliance with customer‑specific requirements documented in customer memo notes within the MAS 100 ERP system, including product identification, packaging, carrier selection, routing, and billing requirements.
• Receive products into the MAS 100 ERP system and create vendor payment vouchers to support accurate purchasing and accounts payable processes.
• Maintain accurate inventory records within the ERP system and bin locations, and participate in or conduct annual physical inventory counts.
• Perform inventory control tasks such as cycle counts, order selection, and stock replenishment to keep inventory levels accurate and organized.
• Pick and pack orders efficiently and accurately to meet customer expectations and shipping deadlines.
• Maintain a high level of organization, housekeeping, and cleanliness in the warehouse to ensure a safe and efficient work environment.
• Follow and support the company’s Safety Policy and Objectives, promoting safe work practices in all warehouse activities.
• Follow and support the company’s Quality Policy and Objectives, ensuring that all shipping and receiving processes meet quality standards.
• Collaborate with team members and other departments as needed to resolve issues related to orders, shipments, and inventory.

Essential Skills

• At least 2 years of experience in a distribution environment.
• At least 2 years of shipping and receiving experience.
• At least 2 years of experience operating a forklift.
• Hands‑on experience with reach trucks.
• Proficiency with ERP systems, specifically MAS 100, for shipping, receiving, and inventory management.
• Ability to pick, pack, and order select accurately in a warehouse environment.
• Experience with inventory control, including cycle counts and physical inventory.
• Ability to safely lift and handle boxes weighing from 1 to 60 pounds.
• Attention to detail to ensure accurate order fulfillment and compliance with customer‑specific requirements.
• Ability to follow safety and quality policies and procedures.
• Strong organizational skills to maintain clean and orderly warehouse areas.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience preparing shipping documentation such as Certificates of Conformance (COC) and Bills of Lading (BOL).
• Familiarity with routing guidelines and coordinating shipments with carriers.
• Comfort working with bin locations and structured inventory storage systems.
• Interest in career development with the potential to grow into a technician role.
• Strong communication skills to coordinate with internal teams and external partners.

Why Work Here?

The company invests in employees’ success by offering a competitive total rewards package, comprehensive benefits, and clear opportunities for growth. Team members work in a collaborative and creative environment where everyone is encouraged to contribute ideas to processes, decisions, planning, and culture. Health insurance is available after a 90‑day waiting period through a Section 125 healthcare plan with pre‑tax premium contributions, with the employer covering 50% of the employee’s healthcare premium. The employer also provides 100% coverage of a 35K life insurance premium. Retirement savings are supported through a 401(k) plan available after one year of service, with an employer match of 3% plus 50% of the next 2% contributed by the employee. Paid holidays include 10 days throughout the year, and a combined vacation, sick, and personal time off bucket is provided, with PTO accruing at 2.67 hours per pay period (totaling 64 hours) during the first 12 months and 5 hours per pay period (totaling 120 hours per year) after the first year. The organization emphasizes work‑life balance, professional growth, and a supportive culture where employees can learn, develop, and advance their careers.

Work Environment

The work environment is a temperature‑controlled, organized, and clean warehouse setting designed to support safe and efficient operations. Team members work a consistent Monday–Friday schedule from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The role involves regular use of forklifts, reach trucks, and the MAS 100 ERP system for shipping, receiving, and inventory management. The facility emphasizes strong housekeeping standards and adherence to safety and quality policies, creating a structured and professional atmosphere where employees can focus on accuracy, productivity, and continuous improvement.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Northbrook, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $21.00/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:

• 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 Northbrook,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 10, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

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.