Location: Owego,NY, USA
Job Title: Shipping/Receiving Assistant
Job Description
We are looking for recent graduates who are eager to learn and grow with our company and who are interested in developing a career in defense manufacturing. This contract position is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates to gain valuable experience and get their foot in the door with a leading defense manufacturer. The Shipping Assistant is a contractor position that supports the daily operations of our factory dock. As a contractor, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment performing a combination of manual and clerical duties related to shipping. This role involves using computer systems for tracking, logging, verifying, and reporting, as well as following established shipping practices and procedures.
Responsibilities
Inspect incoming materials to be shipped, verifying quantity, weight, and conformance to stated identifications.
Prepare materials for shipment, including packing and wrapping items as needed.
Log receipt of items on the system, process freight packing sheets, and other documents.
Perform routine, repetitive, and basic tasks where precedent methods and processes are well established.
Essential Skills
Basic computer skills and knowledge with the ability to learn new systems and software.
Attention to detail and ability to verify long part numbers, serial numbers, quantities, and weights.
Good communication and teamwork skills.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while also being part of a team.
Steel-toed boots.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience in shipping and receiving, material handling, and warehouse operations.
Ability to lift objects up to 39 pounds on a regular basis.
Capability to stand for the majority of the shift, up to 8 hours per day.
Experience working in a fast-paced environment with frequent bending, lifting, and carrying.
Why Work Here?
We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, critical illness, accident, and hospital coverage, a 401(k) retirement plan with pre-tax and post-tax contributions, voluntary life insurance and AD&D for employees and dependents, short and long-term disability, a health spending account (HSA), transportation benefits, an employee assistance program, and paid time off (PTO), vacation, or sick leave.
Work Environment
You will be working Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM with a standard 30-minute unpaid lunch break. The contract term is 9-18 months, with the possibility of full-time employment opportunities based on successful performance. The work environment prioritizes safety and requires candidates who can work efficiently in a warehouse setting with varying temperatures and humidity levels.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Owego, New York.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $19.23 - $19.23
• 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 Owego,NY.
Application Deadline
This position will be accepting applications until Dec 16, 2024.
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.