Shipping And Receiving Clerk
AerotekJob Title: Shipping and Receiving Specialist
Job Description
This role focuses on end-to-end shipping and receiving activities in a machine shop environment. You will work largely independently to manage incoming and outgoing materials, operate forklifts to load and unload wider and larger loads, and accurately document shipments using bills of lading. The position carries significant responsibi
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lity, as orders are routed directly to you and you play a key role in ensuring materials move efficiently and accurately through the facility.
Responsibilities
• Independently manage daily shipping and receiving operations with minimal supervision.
• Receive incoming materials, verify quantities and descriptions, and ensure accuracy against documentation.
• Prepare outgoing shipments, including selecting, staging, and loading materials according to order requirements.
• Operate a sit-down forklift to safely load and unload trucks, including wider and larger loads.
• Perform accurate cycle counts and maintain up-to-date inventory records.
• Create and maintain bills of lading to document all outgoing shipments.
• Coordinate with the foreman to collect parts and ensure correct items are shipped or received.
• Inspect materials for visible damage or discrepancies and report issues promptly.
• Organize and maintain the shipping and receiving area to support efficient workflow.
• Follow all safety procedures when operating equipment and handling materials.
Essential Skills
• Previous experience in shipping and receiving roles.
• Hands-on experience with inventory management and cycle counting.
• Proficiency operating a sit-down forklift, including loading wider and larger loads.
• Ability to complete and manage bills of lading accurately.
• Strong sense of responsibility and reliability, with the ability to work autonomously.
• Effective communication skills to interact with the foreman and other team members.
• Ability to organize workload and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
• Comfort working independently for most of the day with limited direct supervision.
• Ability to handle physically demanding tasks associated with loading and unloading materials.
• Attention to detail when documenting shipments and inventory.
• Resilience and toughness to work consistently in a dusty machine shop environment with seasonal temperature extremes.
Why Work Here?
You will join a team that trusts you to take ownership of your work and values autonomy in day-to-day operations. The consistent daytime schedule from Monday through Friday supports a stable work-life balance, with predictable hours and limited overtime expectations. You will gain hands-on experience in a dynamic machine shop environment, developing practical skills in logistics, inventory control, and equipment operation.
Work Environment
This role is based in a machine shop that operates Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with limited opportunities for overtime. The facility can be cold during winter and hot during summer, and the environment is very dusty. You will work around heavy machinery and equipment, including forklifts and trucks, and should be comfortable in an industrial setting. The position requires resilience and the ability to adapt to varying temperatures and conditions while maintaining safety and productivity.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Selma, CA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $20.00/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.