Job Title: Shipping and Receiving AssociateJob Description

Join our dynamic team as a Shipping and Receiving Associate, where you will play a vital role in our manufacturing process by managing the flow of materials and ensuring efficient operations. This position involves working both indoors and outdoors to load and unload materials, deliver them to designated areas, and support the fabrication line.

ResponsibilitiesLoad and unload materials on and off flatbed trucks.Deliver materials to designated areas and replenish the fabrication line.Manage extrusion inventory and support the fabrication department.Count and manage physical inventory in the yard.Notify department leads and supervisors of placement errors and damaged products.Shrink wrap materials and assist in building custom wooden crates for transport.Utilize an inventory system with strong computer/data entry skills using an iPad and desktop devices.Operate a forklift, with a focus on inventory management and shipping/receiving functions.Work with racking systems outside for large products, including glass and window frames up to 20 feet long.Meet production goals and ensure accurate material selection to avoid costly errors.Maintain cleanliness and organization of the yard and shop.Stage and stack products on outdoor racking systems.Lift up to 50 pounds unassisted and perform tasks requiring standing and walking for extended periods.Essential SkillsExperience with heavy industrial and heavy equipment operations.Proficient in forklift operation and inventory management.Strong computer and data entry skills.Flexibility to perform various tasks as needed.Additional Skills & QualificationsQuality background is a plus.Ability to adapt to different roles and responsibilities.Why Work Here?

Experience a family-oriented environment where employees are valued, from the CEO down. Enjoy comprehensive benefits including 100% coverage for liability insurance, a 401k match up to 5%, and employer-paid short and long-term disability insurance. Benefit from flex time off, a bonus plan structure, and affordable medical, dental, and vision plans. Take advantage of the safety glasses program for prescription eyewear and annual vouchers for steel-toed boots.

Work Environment

Work in a non-climate controlled facility filled with loud machines and a busy manufacturing atmosphere. Tasks are performed both indoors and outdoors, with material handling involving heavy lifting. The team environment focuses on collaboration and safety, handling large pieces of glass, sheet metal, and steel frames.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chester, VA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job\n classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be\n subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits\n available for this temporary role may include the following:\n\n • Medical, dental & vision\n • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital\n • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available\n • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)\n • Short and long-term disability\n • Health Spending Account (HSA)\n • Transportation benefits\n • Employee Assistance Program\n • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Chester,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 26, 2025.

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\n About Aerotek:\n\n

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.

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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.

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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.

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