Shipper/Receiver

SHIPPER/RECEIVER

At Aertssen Logistics USA Inc., we're paving the way for the future of heavy machinery logistics with innovative solutions that push the boundaries of efficiency and reliability.

After a hugely successful launch in Savannah, GA, the Aertssen Group is bringing its momentum to the opposite corner of the country. Within a year of opening its first US location, the company's faster-than-expected growth has already necessitated an additional 250,000-square-foot operations facility in the Savannah area, complementing its initial 385,000-square-foot US Equipment Processing Center (EPC) just a mile away. With this strong foundation established on the East Coast, the company is now building on its momentum by expanding to Tacoma, Washington.

Join us... Become a part of the "A-Team" that helps to build the future of Aertssen Logistics.

Location: Tacoma, WA, 98421

Job Type: Full-time, Non-exempt (overtime eligible), 100% Onsite

Pay Rate: $22.00-$22.00 per hour

Hours: M-F, 7:00 AM-3:30 PM

Position Summary

Aertssen Logistics USA, Inc. is expanding its operations to Tacoma, WA, and seeking an energetic Shipper/Receiver to join our growing team. In this role, you will be responsible for loading and unloading various construction and agricultural machines and parts onto and off trucks, inspecting them for damage, and ensuring accurate and safe movement into storage or shipping areas. The ideal candidate will have experience with warehouse management systems, forklift operation, aerial work platforms, and basic math skills.

Aertssen Logistics maintains a strong safety culture and expects all employees to work deliberately, follow procedures, and prioritize safety over speed.

Responsibilities

• Loads and unloads machines and parts from trailers using loading bridges and other material-handling equipment, often in tight or confined spaces
• Safely blocks, braces, and/or tarps goods on trailers for outbound shipments as required
• Verifies incoming and outgoing shipments by checking serial numbers, quantities, and shipment documentation to ensure accuracy
• Inspects all received and shipped goods for damage, defects, or discrepancies, and promptly documents and reports any issues
• Moves products to designated storage locations and stores materials in accordance with established guidelines and safety requirements
• Stages and prepares shipments to support efficient outbound operations
• Operates warehouse management systems (WMS) and mobile applications to accurately track inventory movement, receipts, and shipments
• Maintains accurate shipping and receiving records and ensures all transactions are properly documented
• Coordinates with internal warehouse, operations, and logistics teams to support smooth workflow and on-time shipments
• Follows all safety procedures, company policies, and best practices at all times
• Maintains a clean, organized, and safe work environment
  
  
  

All this is always carried out in accordance with our company's quality, environmental, and health policies.

Qualifications

Required

• Previous experience as a Shipper/Receiver or in a similar warehouse, logistics, or heavy-equipment environment with a demonstrated focus on safe operating practices
• Recent hands-on forklift operating experience in active warehouse or yard environments
• Ability to safely lift, push, and/or pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds and perform regular physical tasks using proper techniques
• Comfortable working in small or confined spaces and tight loading areas while maintaining situational awareness
• Ability to climb up, under, around, and over large equipment and work safely at heights of up to 30 feet in accordance with safety procedures
• Strong attention to detail, including accurately verifying serial numbers, quantities, and shipping documentation to prevent shipping or handling errors
• Ability to perform basic math calculations related to inventory, weights, and counts
• Strong communication skills and the ability to ask questions, report concerns, and coordinate clearly with teammates
• Commitment to following safety procedures, company policies, and operational guidelines without shortcuts
• Comfortable working outdoors year-round and in non-climate-controlled warehouses
• A current, valid driver’s license, with an insurable driving record, is required
  
  
  

Preferred

• Experience operating or working around large construction equipment or heavy machinery in regulated or safety-sensitive environments
• Proficiency with loading bridges and other specialized material-handling equipment where precision and control are critical
• Experience operating aerial work platforms or similar elevated equipment with documented training or prior certification
• Prior experience staging, securing, blocking, bracing, or tarping oversized loads in compliance with transport and safety standards
• Familiarity with warehouse management systems (WMS) or mobile inventory tracking applications
• History of working collaboratively with operations or logistics teams to support safe and efficient workflows
  
  
  

Compensation

• Hourly range: $22.00 – $22.00 per hour (non-exempt, overtime eligible)
  
  
  

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• PTO, sick leave, and paid holidays
• Uniforms/PPE provided
• Training and advancement opportunities
• Opportunity to make a real impact in a high-volume, startup-like environment
  
  
  

Schedule

• Full-time, Monday-Friday, 7:00 am-3:30 pm, half an hour unpaid meal break, overtime may be required
  
  
  

Safety-Sensitive Position Designation*

This position is designated as a safety-sensitive role. The essential functions of this position include the operation of heavy machinery, construction equipment, powered industrial trucks (including forklifts), or the supervision of employees performing such duties. Performance of these duties while impaired could present a substantial risk of serious injury to the employee or others.

As a result, this position is subject to pre-employment and other drug testing requirements consistent with Company policy and applicable state and federal law.

Why Join Us?

At Aertssen Logistics USA, you’ll be part of a growing international company in the beginning stages of developing strong local roots in the Tacoma area. We believe in safety, teamwork, and innovation — values that drive everything we do. Building on the foundation created in Savannah, Aertssen's Tacoma site will be at the center of exciting projects in logistics, repair, and technical services, giving you the chance to:

• Work with state-of-the-art equipment and a supportive team
• Access career growth and training opportunities from day one
• Grow with the company as it grows with you
• Enjoy a competitive pay and benefits package
• Be part of a company culture that values safety, solutions, and passion
  
  
  

Aertssen Logistics USA, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected categories as required by law.

Fair Chance Hiring

Consistent with Tacoma’s Fair Chance Hiring Ordinance, applicants will not be asked about criminal history until after they are otherwise qualified for the position. A record will not automatically disqualify you from employment.

• All candidates who receive a written offer must pass a drug test and undergo a background check.
  
  
  

Accommodation Notice

Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation in the application process by contacting Human Resources at HR@aertssen.com or (912) 704-8998.