Shipping And Receiving Clerk
AerotekJob Title: Shipping and Receiving SpecialistJob Description
The Shipping and Receiving Specialist accurately receives, inspects, and documents incoming materials while coordinating and preparing outbound shipments. This role builds and packages crates, loads and unloads freight, manages inventory and materials labeling, and supports production and logistics activities in a clean, modern, climate-
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controlled facility.
Responsibilities
• Receive and inspect all incoming materials by signing for deliveries, opening packages, crates, and pallets, and verifying items against packing lists to ensure accuracy.
• Coordinate outbound shipments with UPS and other freight carriers, including scheduling pickups and ensuring timely dispatch.
• Prepare all necessary shipping documentation such as packing lists and bills of lading for outbound shipments.
• Scan and electronically file shipping and operations and maintenance (O&M) documentation to maintain accurate records.
• Occasionally arrange and coordinate shipments from job sites, ensuring materials move efficiently between locations.
• Package and prepare materials for shipment, including building and assembling wooden shipping crates to protect products in transit.
• Maintain adequate levels of packaging supplies and shipping materials, and replenish stock as needed.
• Load and unload shipments safely and efficiently using appropriate equipment, such as forklifts and pallet jacks.
• Deliver received materials to the correct locations within the facility and notify appropriate personnel of incoming deliveries.
• Provide clear directions and guidance to freight drivers upon arrival to ensure proper loading, unloading, and routing.
• Manage materials and inventory by labeling items with purchase order (PO) numbers and cost codes for accurate tracking.
• Organize and maintain receiving shelves and storage areas to keep materials accessible and orderly.
• Replenish shipping stock and ensure commonly used materials and supplies are readily available.
• Assist production personnel by supplying materials and supporting logistics needs to keep workflow moving smoothly.
• Use RF scanners and related inventory tools to track, select, and verify orders and materials.
• Support general logistics functions, including order selection, packing, and inventory control activities.
Essential Skills
• At least 1 year of experience with tenure at the same company in a shipping, receiving, logistics, or related warehouse role.
• Hands-on experience with shipping and receiving processes, including handling inbound and outbound freight.
• Practical knowledge of logistics operations such as coordinating carriers and managing material flow.
• Ability to safely operate a forklift for loading, unloading, and moving materials within the facility.
• Experience with inventory management, including labeling, tracking, and organizing stock.
• Order selection and packing skills with attention to accuracy and detail.
• Ability to use RF scanners or similar handheld devices for inventory and order verification.
• Capability to load and unload trucks and pallets safely and efficiently.
• Strong attention to detail when verifying deliveries against packing lists and documentation.
• Basic understanding of shipping documentation, including packing lists and bills of lading.
• Ability to build and assemble wooden shipping crates and prepare materials for secure transport.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
• Demonstrated reliability and consistent tenure in previous roles.
• Comfort working with freight carriers such as UPS and other logistics providers.
• Organizational skills to maintain orderly receiving shelves and shipping stock.
• Ability to communicate clearly with drivers, production personnel, and other team members.
• Willingness to support production and logistics teams with a collaborative, hands-on approach.
Why Work Here?
Employees work in a brand-new, modern facility built in 2020 that is clean, well-lit,