Job Description
Job DescriptionJob Title: Shipping and Receiving SpecialistJob Description
We are seeking a dedicated Shipping and Receiving Specialist who will be responsible for analyzing internal trends in shipping costs and collaborating with various teams to ensure a high-quality customer experience. This role involves creating shipping documents and reports for international and domestic shipments, developing control systems for inventory accuracy, and enhancing operational efficiency.
Responsibilities
- Analyze internal trends in shipping costs to identify, develop, and implement procedures to reduce shipping costs for end customers.
- Collaborate closely with sales, operations, marketing, and engineering teams to ensure a high-quality, end-to-end customer/client experience.
- Create shipping documents and reports for international and domestic shipments.
- Develop control systems to assure inventory accuracy and availability.
- Improve operational efficiency to enable cost-effective scale-up.
- Maintain a highly organized work environment to facilitate a smooth flow of material, system data, and documents.
- Monitor, record, and address shipping issues or delays.
- Oversee development of best practices in cycle counting and physical inventories.
- Pack, ship, receive, and maintain inventory of product/raw material, and fulfill customer orders. Examine, stock, and distribute materials in inventory.
- Perform some aspects of laboratory maintenance and support, including inventory supply ordering, removal of biohazard and chemical waste from laboratory bins, and replenishing consumables in the lab.
- Receive shipments from suppliers, process through ERP/MRP systems, transfer to the appropriate departments, ensuring all paperwork is accurate.
Essential Skills
- Experience with shipping and receiving processes.
- Proficiency in SAP ERP and documentation handling.
- Ability to manage a wide variety of tasks and communicate task status to stakeholders.
- Experience with MRP software such as SAP, NetSuite, and Oracle.
- Knowledge of FedEx, DHL Worldwide, and UPS shipping systems preferred.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Strong understanding of supply chain management, including procurement, manufacturing, warehousing, and transportation.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Implementation of Process Excellence, LEAN, and 5S principles is highly desirable.
- Must be willing to learn, a self-starter, highly motivated, and a team player.
- Ability to work in an ISO, GMP, LEAN Manufacturing environment.
- Ability to move or lift objects up to 50 pounds and to stand for several hours.
- Valid Driver's License and clean driving record.
Why Work Here?
We offer a dynamic work environment that fosters collaboration, innovation, and growth. Our team is committed to excellence and continuous improvement, providing ample opportunities for professional development. We value a healthy work-life balance and encourage proactive and motivated individuals to join us in our mission.
Work Environment
The work environment involves an ISO, GMP, LEAN Manufacturing setting, where adherence to safety standards is paramount. The role requires physical activity including lifting objects up to 50 pounds and standing for extended periods. The position operates on the 1st shift, ensuring a consistent and structured work schedule.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Bridgewater, NJ.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $28.00/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 Bridgewater,NJ.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 31, 2026.
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.
Company DescriptionWe 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 meet 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 in solving 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.
Company Description
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 meet 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 in solving 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.