Shipping Associate

Aerotek; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Aerotek is hiring a Shipping Associate I for a Poway, CA location. The role processes and prepares products for shipment, ensuring correct packaging, documentation, and compliance with customer and regulatory requirements.

The position requires reviewing orders, working with carriers, and maintaining accurate shipping records in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Contract to Hire, on-site hours 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, Monday–Friday.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with shipping and receiving in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of domestic and international shipping requirements.
• Ability to work with major carriers such as UPS and FedEx.
• Ability to operate material handling equipment such as forklifts, where required.
• Strong verbal and written communication to interpret instructions and document shipping activities.
• Ability to package sensitive parts to prevent damage in transit.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills for multiple orders.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume shipping environment.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to evolving shipping methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Review orders prior to shipping for special instructions or certifications.
• Process and prepare products for shipment with appropriate packaging and labeling.
• Review daily shipping queue to ensure timely processing.
• Shrink wrap, strap, label, and palletize for carrier pickup.
• Identify at-risk orders and communicate with supervisors.
• Coordinate handoffs between shifts for pending pickups.
• Notify supervisor of issues that affect schedules.
• Use carriers like UPS and FedEx in shipping systems.

Skills

Shipping knowledge

UPS FedEx experience

Forklift operator

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Documentation handling

Team collaboration

Computer skills

Shipping systems

Tools

Shipping software

Documentation systems

Job description

NOW HIRING SHIPPING ASSOCIATES!

1st Shift (8:00AM - 4:30PM Monday - Friday)

Job Description

The Shipping Associate I processes and prepares products for shipment to customers and suppliers, ensuring that all items are packaged correctly and all documentation meets customer and regulatory requirements. This role selects appropriate packaging materials based on customer shipping requirements and methodology, reviews job travelers, material certifications, and shipping documents for completeness and accuracy, and proactively communicates any issues that may impact on-time delivery.

Responsibilities

• Review orders prior to shipping for any special instructions related to product labeling, certificates of conformance, or special packaging requirements.
• Process and prepare products for shipment, including selecting appropriate containers, labels, and boxes to ensure items are packaged securely and protected from damage during transit.
• Regularly review the daily shipping queue throughout the day to ensure timely processing of all customer shipments.
• Shrink wrap, strap, label, and prepare pallets for carrier pickup in accordance with shipping standards.
• Identify orders that may be at risk of not shipping on time and communicate proactively to the appropriate supervisor.
• Advise second shift supervisors of any expected pending carrier pickups to support smooth handoffs between shifts.
• Notify the immediate supervisor of any at‑risk orders or issues that could impact shipping schedules.
• Deliver urgent shipments that miss carrier pickup deadlines to local shipping hubs when needed.
• Review job travelers, material certifications, and shipping documents to ensure completeness, accuracy, and conformance with all requirements.
• Use shipping systems and tools to process shipments with carriers such as UPS and FedEx.
• Assist others within the department as necessary to meet overall shipping and receiving objectives.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the immediate supervisor to support departmental operations.

Essential Skills

• Hands‑on experience with shipping and receiving operations in a manufacturing or similar environment.
• Knowledge of domestic and international shipping processes and requirements.
• Ability to work with major carriers such as UPS and FedEx and use their shipping systems.
• Ability to safely operate material handling equipment such as forklifts, where required by the role and facility.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to interpret instructions and document shipping activities.
• Ability to package sensitive parts in a safe and secure manner to prevent damage in transit.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills to manage multiple orders and documentation.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, time‑sensitive, high‑volume shipping environment.
• Proven multitasking skills and a collaborative, team‑oriented attitude.
• Strong time management and clerical skills to prioritize tasks and maintain accurate records.
• Ability to compare, compute, compile, and analyze documentation and requirements for shipping accuracy and compliance.
• Demonstrated desire for continuous improvement and personal growth in shipping and logistics processes.
• Basic computer skills to navigate shipping software, documentation systems, and internal tools.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing setting handling specialty components or technical products.
• Familiarity with certificates of conformance, material certifications, and quality‑related documentation.
• Comfort working with engineered or custom integrated solutions for high reliability and severe environment applications.
• Ability to learn and adapt to evolving shipping methodologies and customer requirements.
• Willingness to assist across departments to support broader operational goals.

Why Work Here?

You will join an established, innovation‑driven organization that has been developing and manufacturing custom engineered solutions since 1967 for leading corporations, government entities, and targeted OEMs across diverse industries. The company focuses on high reliability and technically challenging applications, offering opportunities to work with advanced materials and complex products. Employees benefit from a culture that values continuous improvement, collaboration, and long‑term growth, with exposure to sectors such as semiconductor equipment, medical and life sciences, aerospace and defense, industrial, electronics, and energy.

Work Environment

This role operates in a manufacturing and shipping environment with standard hours from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The facility supports the development and production of specialty components and subassemblies using advanced materials for high reliability and severe environment applications. Work involves frequent interaction with shipping systems, documentation, and carriers such as UPS and FedEx, as well as handling packaged products, pallets, and material handling equipment. The environment is fast‑paced and time‑sensitive, with a focus on accuracy, organization, and safe handling of sensitive parts.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Poway, CA.

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 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 Poway, CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 25, 2026.

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.