Shipping Associate

Job Title: Assembler/Shipping Associate | 1st Shift | $21 / HR

Job Description

The Shipping Associate assembles and prepares custom crates for outgoing products and handles shipping and receiving activities. This role combines hands-on mechanical assembly with shipping operations, requiring the ability to build custom shipping crates using saws and hand tools and then coordinate shipment through major carriers. The position operates on 1st shift from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Responsibilities

• Build custom shipping crates by hand around finished products, ensuring secure and accurate fit for safe transport.
• Use saws, nail guns, tape measures, and other hand tools to cut, assemble, and fasten crate components according to specifications.
• Measure materials precisely and verify dimensions to maintain quality and consistency in crate construction.
• Work efficiently to complete each crate, typically within approximately 45 minutes, while maintaining high workmanship standards.
• Handle shipping activities, including preparing packages and coordinating shipments through carriers such as FedEx and UPS.
• Support receiving activities as needed, including checking incoming materials and organizing inventory.
• Think creatively and solve problems on the spot when building crates for unique or complex finished products.
• Train to operate a forklift and use it to move materials, finished products, and completed crates safely within the facility.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and follow all safety procedures when using saws, nail guns, and other equipment.
• Work collaboratively with team members across different product lines to meet daily production and shipping goals.

Essential Skills

• Mechanical aptitude and comfort with hands-on assembly work.
• Experience with construction or similar work involving building structures or assemblies.
• Ability to operate saws, nail guns, and a variety of hand tools safely and accurately.
• Proficiency in using a tape measure and reading basic measurements for cutting and assembly.
• Experience in shipping and receiving processes, including preparing and handling outgoing and incoming materials.
• Ability to think creatively and troubleshoot when building custom crates around various finished products.
• Willingness to train on and operate a forklift in a safe and compliant manner.
• Capability to work on feet for most of the shift while building crates and handling shipping tasks.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Construction experience, particularly in building or assembling structures, is strongly preferred.
• Prior experience in shipping and receiving environments is beneficial.
• Previous forklift experience is a plus and may support faster onboarding to material handling tasks.
• Mechanically inclined mindset with interest in working with tools and equipment.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and adapt to different product lines.
• Steel-toe footwear is required in the facility.

Why Work Here?

Employees benefit from a comprehensive package that supports financial well-being, health, and professional growth, including 401(k) profit sharing, medical, dental, and vision plans, wellness programs, paid holidays, and paid vacation. The organization invests in career development through tuition reimbursement, training opportunities, and clear paths for advancement, while fostering a supportive culture with employee referral bonuses, sport leagues, company events such as a picnic at Cedar Point, sporting event ticket giveaways, and opportunities to volunteer in the community.

Work Environment

The facility is well organized and features two main sides dedicated to different product lines, including instrumentation and filtration. The environment is non-temperature-controlled yet generally comfortable, without extreme heat or cold. Work is primarily performed on the shop floor using saws, nail guns, hand tools, tape measures, and forklifts, with a focus on safety and efficient material flow. Employees are expected to wear steel-toe footwear and work in a hands-on, industrial setting during 1st shift hours from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Strongsville, OH.

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $21.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Strongsville,OH.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 7, 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.

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.