Material Handler

Material Handler/Shipper

Aerotek is hiring for a day shift Material Handler/Shipper in New Castle, DE. This is a contract-to-hire position.

The Material Handler/Shipper oversees all outbound shipments in a manufacturing facility, ensuring that orders are picked, packed, documented, and dispatched accurately and on time. This role combines administrative and hands-on warehouse responsibilities, including the use of shipping software and office tools to produce documentation, coordinating carriers, and operating forklifts and other material handling equipment. The position requires high attention to detail, strong time management skills, and proficiency with computer programs to maintain accurate records and support a smooth, efficient shipping operation.

• Plan, prioritize, and execute daily outbound shipments to meet shipping cutoffs and customer delivery commitments.
• Pick, pack, label, and stage orders in accordance with customer specifications and internal standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Verify product quantities, lot numbers, packaging, and product condition prior to shipment to ensure accuracy and quality.
• Generate and maintain all required shipping documentation, including bills of lading (BOLs), packing lists, shipping labels, advance ship notices (ASNs), and certificates as required.
• Use email, Microsoft Excel, word processing tools, and shipping software (such as UPS, Fed Ex, DHL portals, LTL/TL platforms, and TMS/WMS/ERP systems) to manage shipments and records.
• Ensure documentation accuracy and retention in compliance with company policies and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Schedule carrier pickups and coordinate with carriers, brokers, and internal teams such as production, quality assurance, and customer service.
• Proactively communicate shipment delays, exceptions, or discrepancies to relevant stakeholders and drive timely resolution.
• Adhere to shipping SOPs, customer routing guides, and packaging standards to ensure consistent and compliant shipments.
• Support internal and external audits by maintaining clean, complete records and traceability for outbound shipments.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures and contribute to a clean, organized, and efficient shipping area, including participation in 5S activities.
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment safely and efficiently.
• Perform physical warehouse tasks such as loading and unloading trailers, palletizing, stretch-wrapping, labeling, and staging outbound orders.
• Assist with cycle counts and contribute to inventory accuracy related to outbound shipments.
• Track and report key performance indicators (KPIs), including on-time shipment percentage, damage rate, and order-to-ship time.
• Identify and suggest process improvements to reduce errors, increase throughput, and enhance overall customer satisfaction.

• 1–3 years of experience in shipping, distribution, or warehouse operations, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with email and Microsoft Excel, including use of basic formulas, filters, and lookup functions such as VLOOKUP or similar.
• Ability to use word processing tools for creating and formatting shipping documentation and templates.
• Experience working with carrier portals and shipping software, including parcel platforms such as UPS, Fed Ex, and DHL.
• Experience with warehouse management systems (WMS), transportation management systems (TMS), or enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems such as SAP, Oracle, Net Suite, Manhattan, or similar platforms.
• Hands-on experience with shipping and receiving, order picking, packing, and packaging.
• Proficiency in warehouse operations, including inventory control, cycle counting, and use of RF scanners.
• Ability to operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment safely and effectively.
• Forklift certification or the ability to obtain forklift certification within a defined timeframe.
• Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in order processing, documentation, and inventory handling.
• Effective problem-solving skills to address shipping discrepancies, delays, and operational issues.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills for coordinating with carriers and internal teams.
• Commitment to safety practices and adherence to warehouse safety policies and procedures.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Experience in a manufacturing shipping environment.
• Familiarity with logistics, distribution, and supply chain processes.
• Experience with SAP, Oracle, Net Suite, Manhattan, or comparable ERP, WMS, or TMS platforms.
• Comfort using RF scanners and related warehouse technologies.
• Experience generating and managing bills of lading (BOLs), packing lists, and other shipping documents.
• Knowledge of KPIs such as on-time shipment percentage, damage rate, and order-to-ship time, and…