**Job Title: Shipping and Receiving Specialist** **Job Description** This role is responsible for the shipping and receiving of products, working with carriers such as FedEx and UPS. The specialist will handle the packaging of products and printing of shipping labels, with 75% of the position focused on shipping tasks. **Responsibilities** + Pack, seal, and label customer orders to prepare them for shipping. + Prepare documents such as bills of lading or commercial invoices to route packages. + Identify and implement best practices for packing to minimize damage to shipped goods. + Work collaboratively with all departments to resolve issues related to package deliveries or shipments. + Inspect boxes for visual damages and record damages or short shipments. + Examine shipment contents and compare with records such as manifests, invoices, or orders to verify accuracy. + Manage inventory of all shipping supplies. + Ensure materials are stored properly to conserve space and comply with safety procedures. + Maintain the physical condition of the shipping department and equipment. + Perform all work in compliance with quality and safety systems, policies, and procedures. **Essential Skills** + Minimum 1-2 years of experience in packing and shipping. + Minimum 1-2 years of experience in receiving. + Experience with ERP systems. + Ability to work with computers. + Excellent communication skills and proven ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume shipping environment. + Basic computer skills; experience with FedEx Shipping Manager and UPS WorldShip software preferred. + Ability to lift 30 lbs. + Experience working with carriers such as FedEx is preferred. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + ITAR facility requirement: Must be a permanent resident. **Why Work Here?** This is a temp-to-perm opportunity, offering a chance to transition to a permanent role. The company values quality and safety, providing a collaborative work environment. **Work Environment** The role is based in a warehouse environment. The work hours are from 10 am to 7 pm, Monday to Friday. The dress code includes jeans, shorts, plain shirts, and closed-toed shoes. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract position based out of Gaithersburg, Maryland. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $19.50/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 Gaithersburg,MD. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Mar 7, 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.