Shipping Associate

Job Title: Shipping Associate

Job Description

As a Shipping Associate, you will be responsible for wrapping fully assembled outbound equipment with shrink wrap and securing it using a heat gun. Some tasks may require using a ladder to reach the top of the equipment. You will conduct a final quality check to ensure no paint scuffs and that all stickers and labels are correctly applied. Additionally, you will operate a pallet jack and forklift to move equipment and manage the receiving of new inventory.

Responsibilities

• Wrap fully assembled outbound equipment using shrink wrap and a heat gun.
• Conduct final quality checks on equipment for paint scuffs and label placement.
• Use a ladder to reach the top of equipment when necessary.
• Operate pallet jack and forklift to move equipment.
• Manage the receiving of new inventory.

Essential Skills

• Experience in material handling.
• Proficient in operating a forklift.
• Experience in the final steps of shipments.
• Experience with inventory management.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience using an overhead crane.

Why Work Here?

Join a family-owned company with a brand new building and a supportive work environment. Enjoy employee recognition programs, including Employee of the Month and Employee of the Year awards. Benefit from flexible working hours and a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401K matching, and Blue Cross Blue Shield Health Insurance. Our team values work-life balance, offering 8 paid holidays and opportunities to accrue more PTO over time. If you want more details, feel free to ask during the interview.

Work Environment

Work in an open bay/warehouse production environment. Enjoy a collaborative atmosphere with flexible hours and opportunities for growth.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of North Mankato, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $23.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in North Mankato,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 2, 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.