Shipping Associate
Aerotek
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Aerotek is seeking a Shipping Administrator (1st shift) in Solon, OH. The role handles inbound/outbound shipments, maintains ERP records, and coordinates with warehouse, production, and carriers to ensure accurate orders are prepared and shipped.
The position runs Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM, with possible extension to 4:00 PM. Weekly pay with overtime at 1.5x is offered; temp-to-hire opportunity based on performance.
Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years in shipping/receiving, logistics, or warehouse admin roles.
- Experience using ERP systems for shipping, receiving and inventory transactions.
- Strong data entry and ERP documentation skills.
Responsibilities
- Process inbound and outbound shipments in the ERP system.
- Create and maintain shipping documents (BOLs, packing slips).
- Verify shipment quantities, weights, and measurements.
- Coordinate with warehouse to pick, prepare, and stage orders.
- Use Outlook/Teams to communicate shipment updates and transactions.
- Perform cycle counts to support inventory accuracy.
- Coordinate with carriers for pickup times and schedules.
- Assist with labeling, pallet wrapping, and outbound prep.
- Ensure quality checks on outgoing shipments.
- Enter and review data in ERP to maintain records.
- Review documents for accuracy and resolve discrepancies.
- Collaborate with production, shipping, and receiving teams.
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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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Solon, OH.
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 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)
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Solon, OH.
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 11, 2026.
This is a fully onsite position in Solon,OH.
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.
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.
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