Job Title : Senior Shipping Associate
Location: Taunton, MA
Wage Range: 20-24
Job Number: 25-02582

Job Description: Our client, a large defense contractor, has an immediate opening for a Senior Shipping Associate to work from their Taunton, MA facility. As a Senior Shipping Associate, you'll perform a combination of manual and clerical shipping duties such as determining proper carrier and route and preparing paperwork for shipments. Your clear communication skills will enable you to effectively process outgoing shipments, follow shipping practices and procedures, and route, track, and process shipments using the computer system.

Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent is required plus a minimum of 2 years of related experience. Certification in assigned area is preferred if appropriate.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Applicants selected may be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

What you bring to the table:

A High School Diploma or equivalent plus a minimum of 2 years of related experience. Certification in assigned area preferred, if appropriate
Ability to lift heavy items and may operate a forklift or other power industrial vehicles
Clear knowledge of shipping activities/processes, including classified materials

What you'll experience:

Technologies that aren't just top-notch, they're often top-secret
A team of bold thinkers committed to exploring what's next
Opportunities to gain new knowledge - as it's discovered

What sets you apart:

Ability to support continuous improvement activities
Outstanding communication, customer service and organizational skills
Ability to coordinate the efficient movement of materials with purchasing, production and engineering

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities

* While an hourly range is posted for this position, an eventual hourly rate is determined by a comprehensive salary analysis which considers multiple factors including but not limited to: job-related knowledge, skills and qualifications, education and experience as compared to others in the organization doing substantially similar work, if applicable, and market and business considerations. Benefits offered include medical, dental and vision benefits; dependent care flexible spending account; 401(k) plan; voluntary life/short term disability/whole life/term life/accident and critical illness coverage; employee assistance program; sick leave in accordance with regulation. Benefits may be subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions.