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Job Description: Shipping Assistant (Contractor Position)
We are looking for "recent graduates" who are eager to learn and grow with our company, and who are interested in developing a career in defense manufacturing. This contract position is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates to gain valuable experience and get their foot in the door with a leading defense manufacturer.

Job Summary
The Shipping Assistant is a contractor position that supports the daily operations of our factory dock. As a contractor, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, performing a combination of manual and clerical duties related to shipping. This role involves using computer systems for tracking, logging, verifying, and reporting, as well as following established shipping practices and procedures.

Contract Details
* Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with a standard 30-minute unpaid lunch break, typically taken during the middle of the day.
* Contract term: 9-18 months.
* Contract may be terminated at any time based on business needs.
* Possibility of full-time employment opportunities based on successful performance.

Key Responsibilities
* Inspect incoming materials to be shipped, verifying quantity, weight, and conformance to stated identifications.
* Prepare materials for shipment, including packing and wrapping items as needed.
* Log receipt of items on system, process freight, packing sheets, and other documents.
* Perform routine, repetitive, and basic tasks where precedent, methods, and processes are well established.

Requirements
* Basic computer skills and knowledge, with ability to learn new systems and software.
* Attention to detail and ability to verify long part numbers, serial number, quantities and weights.
* Good communication and teamwork skills.
* Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, while also being part of a team.

Physical Demands
* Must be able to lift objects up to 39 pounds on a regular basis.
* Job requires standing for the majority of the shift, up to 8 hours per day.
* Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with frequent bending, lifting, and carrying.
* We prioritize the safety of our employees and require candidates who can work safely and efficiently in a warehouse environment with varying temperatures and humidity levels.

Supervision and Decision-Making
* Close supervision will be provided during the initial training period, with gradual increase in independence as skills and knowledge are demonstrated.
* Contractor will be expected to make simple decisions and refer more complex decisions to more experienced personnel.
Comments for Suppliers: Employee must provide toe protection footwear.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, uniform service member status, genetic information, disability, or any other protected status, in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. This practice extends to all aspects of our employment practices, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, firing, promoting, transferring, compensation, benefits, training, leaves of absence, and other terms and conditions of employment.

Minimum Salary: 31200.00 Maximum Salary: 31200.00 Salary Unit: Yearly