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Advanced Shipping Associate- Contract
Job Description
Advanced Shipping Associate
Location: Canonsburg, PA
Pay Range: $25.00 –$28.57/hr
Work Schedule: 100% On-Site
Contract To Hire
About the Role
The Advanced Shipping Associate supports shipping and logistics operations by performing both manual and administrative shipping duties. This role ensures accurate processing of outgoing shipments including finished goods, raw materials, assemblies, and equipment, while maintaining detailed shipping records and supporting freight tracking and claims activities.
Responsibilities to Anticipate
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Process outgoing shipments including finished products, raw materials, assemblies, and equipment
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Prepare items for shipment including packaging, labeling, and documentation
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Maintain shipping records and verify invoices and bills of lading
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Track shipments and respond to internal and external shipping inquiries
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File freight claims for lost or damaged shipments when required
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Operate material handling equipment including forklifts, sky track, and cranes
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Support shipping operations involving controlled or classified materials
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Maintain compliance with shipping procedures, safety requirements, and documentation standards
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Support continuous improvement initiatives within shipping and logistics operations
Qualifications Sought
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High School Diploma or equivalent required
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Minimum 4+ years of shipping, logistics, or warehouse experience
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AA Degree or relevant certification preferred
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Experience operating material handling equipment (forklift, crane, sky track)
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Strong understanding of shipping processes and documentation
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Experience supporting shipment of controlled or sensitive materials preferred
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Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and basic computer systems
What Sets You Apart
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Strong customer service and communication skills
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Excellent organizational and record-keeping ability
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Ability to troubleshoot shipping or logistics issues independently
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Continuous improvement mindset
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Strong attention to detail in regulated environments
Clearance Requirement
Active Department of Defense Secret Security Clearance required at time of hire
Candidates must be eligible for access to classified information and must be U.S. Citizens.
Work Environment
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100% On-Site in Canonsburg, PA
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Warehouse, shipping dock, and production support environments
Why Join CPI
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Access to stable, long-term defense programs supporting national security missions
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Competitive compensation aligned to program bill rates
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Dedicated CPI recruiter and program support throughout assignment
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Opportunity to work on advanced, mission-critical defense technologies
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Strong pipeline of future cleared logistics, manufacturing, and technical opportunities
This assignment is a US Government Contract which requires all applicants to be US Citizens.
NO SUBCONTRACT REQUIREMENT:
No third-party applicants will be considered. If you are a third-party contracting company, please do not respond to this position.
Meet Your Recruiter
Kayla DeWitt
Technical Recruiter
Kayla is a service-driven recruiter with a passion for fostering meaningful connections. With a keen eye for talent and a heart for people, Kayla goes beyond the traditional recruiter role, seeing each candidate not just as a potential hire but as an individual with unique aspirations and goals.
Driven by the belief that the right job can transform lives, Kayla is on a mission to create fulfilling career experiences. Building strong relationships is at the core of everything Kayla does, whether it's understanding a candidate's career journey or partnering with clients to identify the perfect fit for their team.
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