Job Title: Warehouse Shipping & Receiving Specialist Job Description
This role focuses on the efficient movement of raw materials and finished goods throughout a temperature-controlled warehouse. The successful candidate will handle shipping and receiving activities, operate forklifts and material handling equipment, maintain accurate inventory records in an ERP system, and support production by picking, packaging, and loading outgoing orders.
Responsibilities
Move raw materials and finished goods throughout the facility in a safe and efficient manner.
Pick orders accurately from inventory to support production and customer shipments.
Package finished goods coming off production lines, including labeling and preparing items for shipment.
Put away incoming materials and finished goods into inventory locations using electric stand-up and sit-down forklifts.
Wrap pallets securely as needed to prepare products for storage or outbound shipment.
Load finished goods onto trucks for outgoing shipments, ensuring correct quantities and documentation.
Perform shipping and receiving tasks using UPS and FedEx platforms, including UPS WorldShip and FedEx Ship Manager.
Enter and update inventory data in the ERP system (Sage) to maintain accurate stock levels and transaction records.
Use RF scanners and other warehouse technology to track inventory movement and confirm order accuracy.
Conduct cycle counts as needed to verify inventory accuracy and identify discrepancies.
Handle general warehouse duties such as material handling, organizing storage areas, and supporting production needs.
Follow all safety, cleanliness, and facility rules, including restrictions on personal items on the production floor.
Collaborate with team members and supervisors to meet daily shipping, receiving, and production support goals.
Essential Skills
At least 2 years of experience operating forklifts, including sit-down or stand-up electric forklifts.
At least 1 year of experience working with an ERP system, ideally Sage or a similar platform.
Hands-on experience with shipping and receiving processes in a warehouse or manufacturing environment.
Proficiency using UPS and FedEx shipping systems, including UPS WorldShip and FedEx Ship Manager.
Ability to perform cycle counts and maintain accurate inventory records.
Experience with general warehouse inventory practices, including material handling and stock organization.
Comfort working in a facility that handles fruit-flavored powders and being consistently exposed to a strong fruit smell and some powder in the air.
Ability to safely use forklifts, pallet jacks, and RF scanners for daily warehouse operations.
Attention to detail when picking, packaging, and loading orders to ensure accuracy and quality.
Ability to adhere to facility rules, including no jewelry or cell phones on the production floor.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience working within a manufacturing setting is strongly preferred.
Familiarity with inventory control practices and warehouse documentation.
Basic computer skills for data entry and navigation within ERP and shipping systems.
Willingness to occasionally stay late, with typical additional hours of approximately 8-10 hours per week as needed to meet operational demands.
Reliability and strong work ethic in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
Ability to work collaboratively with warehouse and production teams.
Why Work Here?
Employees enjoy a supportive culture that celebrates milestones and achievements, including birthday celebrations, quarterly events upon meeting company goals, a company-wide summer event, a holiday party, and anniversary rewards. The organization offers a comprehensive benefits package featuring medical insurance with both traditional open-access and HSA-compatible plans, a company-paid NICE healthcare benefit, dental and vision insurance, and flexible spending accounts (FSA and HSA). Wellness is encouraged through dedicated events and an on-site flu shot clinic. Financial security is supported by a 401(k) with company match, company-paid life and accident insurance, and company-paid disability insurance. Team members receive approximately 80 hours of paid company holidays annually, along with paid time off, fostering a healthy work-life balance.
Work Environment
The role is based in a temperature-controlled warehouse environment that supports manufacturing and production operations. The facility handles fruit-flavored powders, resulting in a strong fruit smell and some powder in the air, and candidates must be comfortable working in these conditions. Employees operate electric stand-up and sit-down forklifts, pallet jacks, and RF scanners, and regularly use ERP software (such as Sage) along with UPS and FedEx shipping platforms. The production floor has strict rules, including no jewelry or cell phones allowed, to maintain safety and product integrity. Work hours may occasionally extend beyond the standard schedule, with an additional 8-10 hours per week at times to meet operational needs, offering a dynamic environment where accuracy, safety, and teamwork are highly valued.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of MINNEAPOLIS, MN.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $21.63 - $21.63/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)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in MINNEAPOLIS,MN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 19, 2026.
About Aerotek
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.
