Shipping Material Handler / Forklift Operator

Aerotek; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off

Job summary

Aerotek in Everett, WA, is seeking a Shipping Material Handler for a contract-to-hire role. The position supports fast-paced manufacturing shipping, requiring forklift experience, physical capability to lift up to 70 lbs, and accuracy in inventory and documentation.

You will prepare, package, and load shipments, while coordinating with production and logistics teams. Expect to work onsite in an industrial setting with exposure to noise and outdoor elements.

Qualifications

• Forklift operation experience in warehouse, construction, or manufacturing.
• Able to lift, push, and pull up to 70 pounds throughout shift.
• Comfort working in an industrial environment with noise, dust, fumes and odors.
• Experience with shipping/receiving and inventory documentation.
• Strong communication to coordinate with teams.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate efficient and accurate shipping of finished products.
• Handle materials with proper identification, staging, and movement.
• Operate forklifts and other handling equipment safely.
• Prepare, package, and load products for shipment per procedures and quality standards.
• Load shipments onto trucks safely and in an organized manner.
• Perform order picking and packing to fulfill shipping requirements.
• Support shipping and receiving and verify quantities and condition of materials.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and documentation.

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Adobe

Job description

Hiring Shipping Material Handler in Everett, WA!

Pay : $23 - $28/hr (depending on experience)

Job Description

The Shipping Material Handler plays a key role in ensuring the efficient and accurate shipping of finished products within a fast-paced industrial manufacturing environment. This hands-on position requires comprehensive knowledge of materials and a strong understanding of the manufacturing workflow. You will prepare, package, and load completed products for shipment while maintaining safety, quality, and productivity standards.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the efficient and accurate shipping of finished products from the manufacturing facility.
• Handle materials throughout the production and shipping areas, ensuring proper identification, staging, and movement.
• Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment safely to move, load, and unload products.
• Prepare and package completed products according to established procedures and quality standards.
• Load outgoing shipments onto trucks or other transport vehicles in a safe and organized manner.
• Perform order picking and packing to fulfill shipping requirements and customer orders.
• Support shipping and receiving activities, including verifying quantities and condition of incoming and outgoing materials.
• Maintain accurate inventory of materials and finished goods through proper documentation and tracking.
• Apply comprehensive knowledge of materials and the manufacturing workflow to coordinate product movement and shipping schedules.
• Meet critical deadlines and schedules by prioritizing tasks and managing time effectively.
• Use Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe to track shipments, update records, and communicate shipping information.

Essential Skills

• At least 2+ years of experience operating a forklift in a warehouse, construction, or manufacturing environment.
• Previous experience in construction, warehouse, or manufacturing settings.
• Previous shipping and/or receiving experience is strongly preferred.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 70 pounds throughout the workday.
• Full range of mobility in upper and lower body, including the ability to reach overhead.
• Comfort working in an industrial manufacturing environment with shop elements such as noise, dust, fumes, and odors.
• Comfort working outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Fluency in the use of Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe for basic office and documentation tasks.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience as a receiver or in shipping and receiving operations.
• Experience with order picking and packing processes.
• Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in inventory and shipping documentation.
• Strong communication skills to coordinate with production, logistics, and other internal teams.

Work Environment

This role is based in an industrial manufacturing environment that includes both indoor shop areas and outdoor work in the elements. You will be exposed to typical shop conditions such as noise, dust, fumes, and odors, and will work around forklifts and other material handling equipment. The environment is fast-paced, hands-on, and production-focused, requiring consistent adherence to safety practices and physical readiness for lifting, moving materials, and operating equipment throughout the shift.

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Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Everett, WA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $28.00/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 Everett,WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 26, 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.