Aerotek
Job Title: Shipping/Receiving
Job Description
We are seeking a skilled Shipping/Receiving professional to operate sit-down forklifts and move materials efficiently throughout the plant and to designated shipping areas or warehouses. You will ensure materials are correctly placed, receive orders via FedEx/UPS, verify their accuracy upon arrival, and manage unpacking. Packing orders for shipping and stacking shipments on skids to transport them to the shipping dock will also be part of your duties. Additionally, you will help maintain the supply room area, enter inventory into the management system, conduct inventory counts, and load and unload trucks.
Responsibilities
Operate sit-down forklifts to move materials.
Ensure materials are correctly placed in designated areas.
Receive and verify orders from FedEx/UPS.
Unpack and pack orders for shipping.
Stack shipments on skids and transport them to the shipping dock.
Help maintain the supply room area.
Enter inventory into the management system.
Conduct inventory counts.
Load and unload trucks.
Essential Skills
1+ year of heavy industrial experience.
High school diploma or GED.
Experience in manufacturing environments.
Forklift operation skills.
Proficiency in computer skills for documentation and data entry.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience in shipping and receiving.
Ability to sort, order, and palletize materials in an industrial setting.
Why Work Here?
Enjoy great benefits once hired, and become part of a team in a dynamic environment where your skills in logistics and inventory management will be valued.
Work Environment
Work within a warehouse setting with a team size of up to 8 members. The dress code includes steel-toe boots/shoes. Available shifts include 7 AM - 3:30 PM and 8 AM - 4:30 PM.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of HOPKINSVILLE, KY.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $19.32 - $19.32/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 HOPKINSVILLE,KY.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 20, 2025.
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.
Job Description
We are seeking a skilled Shipping/Receiving professional to operate sit-down forklifts and move materials efficiently throughout the plant and to designated shipping areas or warehouses. You will ensure materials are correctly placed, receive orders via FedEx/UPS, verify their accuracy upon arrival, and manage unpacking. Packing orders for shipping and stacking shipments on skids to transport them to the shipping dock will also be part of your duties. Additionally, you will help maintain the supply room area, enter inventory into the management system, conduct inventory counts, and load and unload trucks.
Responsibilities
Operate sit-down forklifts to move materials.
Ensure materials are correctly placed in designated areas.
Receive and verify orders from FedEx/UPS.
Unpack and pack orders for shipping.
Stack shipments on skids and transport them to the shipping dock.
Help maintain the supply room area.
Enter inventory into the management system.
Conduct inventory counts.
Load and unload trucks.
Essential Skills
1+ year of heavy industrial experience.
High school diploma or GED.
Experience in manufacturing environments.
Forklift operation skills.
Proficiency in computer skills for documentation and data entry.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience in shipping and receiving.
Ability to sort, order, and palletize materials in an industrial setting.
Why Work Here?
Enjoy great benefits once hired, and become part of a team in a dynamic environment where your skills in logistics and inventory management will be valued.
Work Environment
Work within a warehouse setting with a team size of up to 8 members. The dress code includes steel-toe boots/shoes. Available shifts include 7 AM - 3:30 PM and 8 AM - 4:30 PM.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of HOPKINSVILLE, KY.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $19.32 - $19.32/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 HOPKINSVILLE,KY.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 20, 2025.
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.