**Job Title: Shipping and Receiving Associate** **Job Description** This position is a 1st shift role, operating from 6am to 3:30pm, Monday to Friday. The primary task involves loading trucks overnight to ensure they are ready for dispatch in the morning. The role may require operating a forklift, side loader, or overhead crane, with responsibilities including 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 warehouse. + Receive, place, and 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 other designated areas using a forklift, side loader, or crane. + Operate yard truck for loading and unloading trailers. + Maintain work area in a clean, safe, and orderly condition. + Sort and place material on rack, shelves, or in bins according to predetermined sequence such as size, type, or product code. + Conduct spot checks on inventory, complete daily and/or ad hoc checks for proper tagging of material, as directed. + Report any irregularities to supervisor for direction. + Restock material as needed. + Occasionally drive a motor vehicle (non-DOT truck) for local deliveries and parts pick-ups. + Ensure compliance with applicable safety and quality standards. + Perform all other duties and responsibilities assigned by management. **Essential Skills** + Forklift operation + Shipping and receiving + Material handling + Lifting boxes + Inventory control + Packaging + Stocking + Loading/unloading trucks + Overhead crane experience **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + 0-5 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. + High School diploma/GED preferred. + Warehousing and material handling experience preferred. + Adequate manual dexterity, finger dexterity, arm-hand steadiness, and multi-limb coordination. + Ability to read and comprehend written instructions as applied to work situations. + Basic measurement skills for length, width, height, and weight. + Basic arithmetic skills to calculate and convert decimals and fractions. + Basic computer proficiency and working knowledge of software applications. + Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively. + Sound decision-making skills based on knowledge, experience, and judgment. + Ability to lift 100 pounds occasionally and 60 pounds repetitively. + Ability to stand for sustained periods of time. + Ability to push or pull 80 pounds of force. + Ability to go up and down off truck trailers repeatedly. + Subject to temperatures in excess of 100 degrees F and below 32 degrees F. + Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with supervisors and co-workers. **Why Work Here?** This opportunity offers direct placement in a team-oriented environment where collaboration is key. Employees are provided with all necessary PPE, including steel-toed boots, hi-vis shirts, hard hats, safety glasses, and arm guards. Safety and wellness bonuses are available, and there is potential for end-of-year bonuses based on company performance. The company values internal growth and promotion, fostering a small company/family atmosphere with 53 employees on-site. **Work Environment** The work environment is a non-climate controlled facility where employees must wear jeans or work pants. Shorts, sweats, or leggings are not permitted. **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: • 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 Wichita,KS. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Jun 27, 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.