Shipping Clerk

Aerotek; Napoleon (OH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Retirement Plan

Medical, Dental & Vision

Life Insurance

HSA

Paid PTO

Job summary

Aerotek is hiring for a Shipping and Packaging Machine Operator on the 3rd shift in Napoleon, OH. You will operate packaging and production machinery, move materials, and maintain safety standards in a large manufacturing setting.

This is a 12-hour, 3rd shift position with training on days before transitioning to nights. Forklift operations and certification are part of the development path, with a competitive hourly rate of $23.00.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of industrial or manufacturing experience operating machines.
• Experience in production, general labor, or packaging environments.
• Ability to lift and move items up to 50 lbs on a regular basis.
• Willingness to learn forklift operation and obtain forklift certification.
• Adherence to safety procedures and PPE requirements.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor packaging and production machinery (palletizers, strapping, wrapping machines, forklifts).
• Perform short-cycle, repetitive operations to support continuous manufacturing.
• Maintain consistent product patterns and achieve quality output.
• Inspect products and packaging for defects and correct issues.
• Perform minor adjustments and basic troubleshooting on machinery.
• Meet production objectives and throughput targets.

Skills

Machine operation

Industrial experience

Lift 50 lbs

12-hour shifts

Forklift training

Safety awareness

PPE compliance

Job description

Job Title: Shipping and Packaging Machine Operator - 3rd shift - 23/hr

This role operates and monitors packaging and production machinery in a large manufacturing environment, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality output. You will handle equipment such as palletizers, strapping machines, wrapping machines, and forklifts while maintaining consistent product patterns, meeting production goals, and upholding strict safety and housekeeping standards.

Responsibilities

• Operate and understand packaging machinery including palletizers, strapping machines, wrapping machines, forklifts, and related equipment.
• Perform short-cycle, repetitive, and controlled operations on production machines to support continuous manufacturing.
• Maintain set patterns of products on pallets and packaging lines to achieve consistent, high-quality output.
• Inspect products and packaging for quality defects and take appropriate action to correct issues.
• Perform minor adjustments and basic troubleshooting on machinery to maintain optimal performance.
• Meet and maintain standard production objectives and throughput targets.
• Handle, load, and move materials and products safely, including lifting, carrying, and pushing/pulling items over 50 lbs.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe housekeeping standards in assigned work areas.
• Use required personal protective equipment, including steel-toed shoes and eye, hearing, and hand protection; wear head protection in designated areas as needed.
• Participate in training to learn forklift operations and obtain forklift certification.
• Follow all safety procedures, plant rules, and equipment operating guidelines.
• Work a 12-hour 3rd shift schedule and complete required day-shift training before transitioning to nights.

Essential Skills

• Minimum 2+ years of industrial or manufacturing experience operating machines.
• Experience in production, general labor, general production, or packaging environments.
• Ability to perform inspection tasks and identify quality defects.
• Ability to safely use hand tools and basic equipment for minor machine adjustments.
• Capability to lift, carry, and push/pull over 50 lbs on a regular basis.
• Ability to stand, walk, and move continuously for 12-hour shifts.
• Willingness to learn how to drive a forklift and obtain forklift certification.
• Consistent use of steel-toed shoes and hearing protection while on the production floor.
• Comfort working with machinery such as palletizers, strapping machines, wrapping machines, and forklifts.
• Ability to follow set production patterns and standard operating procedures.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing or industrial packaging operations.
• Experience with general assembly, packing, and machine operating tasks.
• Familiarity with material handling, loading, and forklift operations (or strong interest in learning).
• Comfort working in a large-scale manufacturing or packaging facility with multiple production lines.
• Strong attention to detail and quality in repetitive production tasks.
• Reliability in attending 12-hour shifts and adapting to night shift work.
• Ability to maintain good housekeeping and organization in assigned areas.

Why Work Here?

The company offers competitive pay and the stability of working with a national-scale organization. You will gain valuable experience in a large manufacturing and packaging operation, develop new skills such as forklift operation, and work within a structured environment that supports safety, training, and long-term career growth.

Work Environment

This role is based in a large manufacturing and packaging operation with gated parking lots and badge-access-controlled buildings. You will work primarily on a 3rd shift schedule from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., on 12-hour shifts, after completing initial training on a day shift with 8-hour schedules for approximately 2 to 4 weeks, depending on individual progress. The facility houses multiple production and packaging machines, including palletizers, strapping machines, wrapping machines, and forklifts, and operates in a fast-paced industrial setting. The environment requires adherence to strict safety protocols, including the use of steel-toed shoes, eye protection, hearing protection, hand protection, and head protection in designated areas. You will receive scheduled breaks and lunches during your shift. The dress code emphasizes safety-focused attire suitable for an industrial manufacturing floor.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $23.00/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 & 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 10, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Napoleon,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.