Shipping And Receiving Associate

Shipping And Receiving Associate

This role involves working on the 1st shift from 6 : 00 AM to 3 : 30 PM, Monday through Friday. The associate will be responsible for loading trucks overnight, ensuring they are ready for dispatch in the morning. This may involve the operation of forklifts, side loaders, or overhead cranes. The position also includes reading work orders, locating parts, and loading them onto trucks.

Responsibilities

• Complete basic, routine tasks with detailed instructions.
• Move inventory or equipment, fill customer orders, pull material from racks, unload incoming material, load trucks and / or customer vehicles, and help maintain the upkeep of the warehouse.
• Receive and place / return items into stock inventory locations.
• Pull and assemble orders based on reviewing work / shipping orders or other documentation.
• Tag material for proper identification and complete all required documentation.
• Move material from receiving or production areas to storage or designated areas using forklifts, side loaders, or cranes.
• Operate a yard truck for loading and unloading trailers.
• Maintain work area in a clean, safe, and orderly condition.
• Sort and place material on racks, shelves, or in bins according to predetermined sequences such as size, type, or product code.
• Perform spot checks on inventory and complete daily and / or ad hoc checks for proper tagging of material, as directed.
• Report any irregularities to the supervisor for direction.
• Restock material as needed.
• Occasionally drive a non-DOT truck for local deliveries and parts pick-ups.
• Adhere to and ensure compliance with applicable safety and quality standards.
• Perform all other duties and responsibilities assigned by management.

Essential Skills

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Why Work Here?

This is a direct placement opportunity in a team-oriented environment where collaboration is key. Employees are provided with all necessary personal protective equipment, including steel-toed boots, hi-vis shirts, hard hats, safety glasses, and arm guards. The company offers safety and wellness bonuses, and there are opportunities for end-of-year bonuses based on company successes. There is a strong culture of promoting from within, exemplified by the Operations Manager who advanced from the floor to a top position. With a small team of 53 employees, the company maintains a family-like atmosphere.

Work Environment

The facility is non-climate controlled, with temperatures ranging from below 32 degrees F to above 100 degrees F. Employees must wear jeans or work pants; shorts, sweats, or leggings are not permitted. The environment requires physical activity, including standing for long periods and handling heavy materials.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Wichita, Kansas.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $16.00 - $20.00 / hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification 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 :

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Wichita, KS.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 16, 2025.

About Aerotek :

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies' construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

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.