Shipping Clerk

Looking for meaningful work where you can make a difference in global innovation? Engineer a better future with Aerotech, a global leader in precision motion and automation. Our customers create some of the most innovative products on the planet, from life-saving medical devices to tools for deep space exploration. Our precision motion and automation systems make it all possible.

Build a lasting, satisfying career at Aerotech, where we foster growth, empower employees and promote from within. You'll find unparalleled opportunities and a company that values your voice. We also provide an extensive total rewards compensation system, including:

• Bonus payments every 6 months
• Rich health plans
• Retirement planning with our 100% company-paid Employee Stock Ownership Trust

If you’re mechanically inclined or technically savvy with a passion for cutting-edge technology, we want to hear from you.

Position Summary:
Performs shipping and packing of finished goods and products by performing the following duties:

Essential Functions:

• Follows product packaging specifications outlined in work instructions manual, engineering control plans, or as requested by customer
• Wraps product in protective material, builds boxes, places product in box, weighs box and verifies quantity, secures box with nail, glue, or other sealant, labels box, and records packaging information on appropriate shipping documents
• Inspects products prior to packing and wrapping to establish packing specifications
• Reviews engineering control plan as well as notes on customer orders to verify packing specifications
• Inspects products prior to packing to insure no visible breakage or cosmetic damage has occurred
• Informs Shipping Leadership if product does not ship according to schedule
• Responsible for adherence to the Aerotech, Inc. quality assurance program

Additional Duties:

• Assisting in cleanup and equipment moves as requested by Production or other departments
• As assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
• Effective communication skills
• Knowledge of general math skills
• Precise, consistent work output

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or one to three months related experience and/or training
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
• Forklift experience preferred
• Must complete forklift operator course or forklift review course within six months of employment
• Experience operating power tools (e.g., saws, drills, nail guns)
• Valid Drivers License
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship. Aerotech does not provide US work authorization sponsorship for this position. OPT and CPT visa holders are not eligible for employment if they will need work authorization sponsorship at any time in the future.

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements

• Must be able to stand for long periods of time
• Use of and exposure to heavy machinery and mechanical parts
• The employee is required to lift and/or move up to 50lbs

Benefits:

Aerotech has been advancing industries with our precision motion technology for more than 50 years. Our employees are our future, and we continue to grow by investing in our employees through continuous paid on-the-job training in a clean and climate-controlled environment, while providing the following exceptional benefits and more!

• Competitive compensation
• Bi-annual bonus
• Annual raise eligibility
• UPMC Health Insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Employee Stock Ownership Trust
• 401k
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Monday to Friday standard schedule
• Optional overtime - including Saturdays
• Referral program
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement

Must be authorized to work in the US currently and in the future without employer sponsorship.

As an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, Veteran or disability status.

The Company is collecting the information requested in this employment application for purposes of evaluating your suitability for hire by the Company. The Company will share the information that you provide in this employment application only with Company management officials who are involved in the hiring process or who are otherwise involved in making employment-related decisions on behalf of the Company.