JOB TITLE: Shipping/Receiving Assistant - DEFENSE
LOCATION: Chelmsford, MA
PAY RATE: $26.50/hour

We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.

Job Details:

Job Type: Contract (12 months with potential for extension)

Clearance: Active interim clearance required to start (only submit candidates with an active Interim or Secret clearance).

Schedule: 5x40, First Shift

Hours: Monday Friday, 8:30 AM 5:00 PM EST

Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation

Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)

Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier

Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.

Qualifying Questions:

Are you a U.S. person as defined under ITAR regulations?

Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?

Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?

Summary:

Performs a mix of manual and clerical shipping and receiving duties, working from a central warehouse environment. Uses computer systems to track, log, verify, and report shipments.

Follows established shipping procedures, transportation routing, schedules, and regulatory requirements.

Receives incoming materials and prepares outbound shipments.

Packs/unpacks items such as finished products, raw stock, assemblies, parts, office supplies, and equipment.

Verifies quantity, weight, shipping documentation, and bills of lading; records shipping details and routes materials to the appropriate destination.

Requirements:

Active interim clearance required to start (only submit candidates with an active Interim or Secret clearance).

2 3 years of shipping and receiving experience.

High School Diploma (no degree required).

DOT Hazmat Ground Shipper Certification.

2 3 years of experience receiving and preparing materials for shipment, including packing/unpacking, verifying documentation, and routing merchandise.

Forklift certification.

Safety shoes required.

Must be a U.S. Citizen (as defined by ITAR).

About Us:

The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.

As trusted partners to major aerospace OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with opportunities to grow and excel in the aviation and aerospace industries.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) to comply with ITAR regulations.

Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense

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