**Job Title: Shipping Associate** **Job Description** As a Shipping Associate, you will report to our Shipping Manager in the Production Support department. You will act as a backup for the Shipping Manager when they are out of the office, handle shipping documentation, schedule pickups, provide freight quotes, and ensure accurate order closures. You will also meet daily packaging targets, receive and inspect products, maintain documentation, track inventory, participate in process improvements, and keep work areas clean and organized. **Responsibilities** + Act as backup for the Shipping Manager by referencing the Open Order Report to determine daily priorities. + Prepare and collect shipping documentation, including bills of lading, packing lists, and shipping labels. + Schedule trucks and pickups by calling carriers directly or using online portals. + Provide freight quotes to the Sales team. + Close out orders in Infor VISUAL, preparing packing lists, collecting weights and dimensions, and indicating carrier and tracking information. + Work with external drivers at the loading dock to load/unload materials. + Meet daily packaging targets with a high level of accuracy. + Receive products and parts from Quality Control, match them to sales orders, and pack and ship them according to guidelines. + Conduct visual inspections of products to ensure they meet quality standards and report damaged or defective items. + Maintain the integrity of all documentation and retain it for a minimum of 6 months. + Track inventory of consumables and notify the Shipping Manager when running low. + Participate in packaging process improvements. + Keep work areas clean and organized. + Dispose of packaging materials and waste according to company policies. **Essential Skills** + Experience in shipping, packing, or warehouse roles. + Ability to prepare shipping documentation. + Experience with scheduling trucks and pickups. + Ability to provide freight quotes. + Ability to meet daily packaging targets. + Experience with visual inspections. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + High school diploma or equivalent. + Familiarity with or willingness to learn UPS World Ship, FedEx Ship Manager, Adobe Acrobat (PDF), Microsoft Excel, Infor VISUAL, and/or Omega TMS. + Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks. + Effective communication skills with team members at all levels. + Strong attention to detail. **Why Work Here?** We offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans after your first full month of employment. Our benefits package includes a 401(k) plan with a generous company match, family leave, paid time off, and paid holidays. Join our team and enjoy a supportive work environment with opportunities for growth. **Work Environment** You will be working in a steel manufacturing environment. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Marlboro, New Jersey. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $24.00/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 Marlboro,NJ. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Feb 17, 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.