Shipper

Job Title: Shipper

Job Description

The Shipper plays a key role in preparing, organizing, and dispatching freight to ensure accurate and efficient deliveries. You work in a fast-paced warehouse environment, categorizing products, palletizing freight, and collaborating with a team to make sure all shipments are processed correctly and on time.

Responsibilities

• Categorize freight and organize products for shipment, including palletizing items in an orderly and secure manner.
• Follow instructions from computer systems, paperwork, and supervisors to prepare shipments according to established procedures.
• Count, verify, and check items before shipping to ensure accuracy, and promptly report any missing, incorrect, or damaged items to a supervisor.
• Pack boxes, apply labels, and confirm that all packages are weighed correctly and meet shipping requirements.
• Load trucks, trailers, or containers by hand, ensuring freight is positioned safely and efficiently.
• Use a computer to locate products, update shipment status, and maintain accurate shipping and inventory records.
• Operate RF scanners to receive, pick, and load products, ensuring data is captured accurately in the system.

Essential Skills

• Previous shipping or warehouse experience.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds repeatedly and safely.
• Experience using RF scanners for receiving, picking, and loading products.
• Basic computer skills to follow instructions, track shipments, and locate products.
• Knowledge of shipping and receiving processes and material handling practices.
• Attention to detail when counting, checking, and labeling items.

Work Environment

This position is based in a warehouse and shipping environment where you work closely with a team to process freight and prepare shipments. You use computers and RF scanners to track inventory and shipments, and you may work with material handling equipment such as forklifts. The role involves manual loading of trucks and containers, frequent lifting of up to 40 pounds, and standing or moving for most of the shift. Multiple shifts are available, including 1st shift from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., 2nd shift from 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., and 3rd shift from 10:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m., providing options that align with different schedules. The facility emphasizes cleanliness and safety, with clear guidelines to keep work areas organized and hazard-free, and requires appropriate, practical attire suitable for warehouse work.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Whately, MA.

The pay range for this position is $21.30 - $22.80/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 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)

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Whately, MA.

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 25, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in Whately,MA.

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.