Packing & Shipping Operator

PGS Worldwide is seeking Packing & Shipping Operators in Elkridge, Maryland for an approximately six-month onsite contract-to-hire role supporting a leading aerospace & defense company. These positions will package, process, and ship production and repair parts to domestic, international, commercial, and government customers while following military, commercial, and hazardous-material shipping requirements.

Required Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to understand and follow complex written and verbal instructions.
• Experience using hand tools such as drills, wrenches, box cutters, and hammers.
• Experience measuring, cutting, and assembling packaging materials to precise specifications.
• Ability to lift 30 pounds independently.
• Ability to participate in team lifts up to 150 pounds.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and safely navigate a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Ability to obtain and maintain forklift, crane, power-tool, DOT/IATA HAZMAT, and applicable safety certifications.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow established packaging and shipping procedures.
• U.S. citizenship required.

Preferred Skills

• Experience packaging materials in accordance with MIL-STD-2073.
• Experience with military packaging or government-shipping requirements.
• Experience with SAP, GOLD, SharePoint, or similar logistics systems.
• Experience with transportation-management systems.
• Familiarity with MIL-STD-129.
• Familiarity with DOT and IATA shipping requirements.

What You’ll Do

• Package production and repair parts in accordance with applicable military and commercial packaging requirements.
• Process deliveries and maintain shipping records using SAP, GOLD, SharePoint, and related systems.
• Set up shipments using transportation-management systems.
• Create custom packaging using hand tools and power tools.
• Measure, cut, and assemble packaging materials to required specifications.
• Apply markings and labels in accordance with MIL-STD-2073, MIL-STD-129, and DOT/IATA requirements.
• Support domestic, international, commercial, and government shipments.
• Maintain accurate shipping documentation and transaction records.
• Coordinate with production, logistics, and other support organizations to meet shipping requirements.
• Work collaboratively with other shipping-team members to support daily material flow and customer commitments.

Work Schedule / Shift

• Full-time onsite in Elkridge, Maryland.
• Monday–Friday.
• First shift: 7:30 AM–3:30 PM.
• Second shift: 3:00 PM–12:30 AM.
• Candidates may be assigned to either shift based on business needs.

Pay

• $22.36 per hour.

Job ID: 2008

Military veterans and transitioning military members are encouraged to apply to all PGS Worldwide positions. All of our jobs are military-friendly, and we work with leaders in Aerospace who rely on your military expertise to support mission-critical programs nationwide. As a Veteran Founded company, we know that the military has given you the skills and training you need to succeed in positions like this, and we want to support your success in the civilian sector however we can. We thank you for your service and humbly offer our own in return by helping you take your career to the next level.