Weekend Shipping And Receiving Clerk
AerotekJob Title: Shipping and Receiving Associate
Job Description
This role focuses on accurately picking, packing, and shipping customer orders within a distribution facility using automated technologies and handheld devices. You ensure that merchandise moves efficiently through the warehouse by verifying inventory, preparing shipments, and maintaining a clean, safe work area. This is an entry-level
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opportunity suited for individuals who enjoy active, hands-on work and collaborating with a team in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
• Accurately pick customer orders using automated technologies such as voice-directed picking, robotic tools, conveyor systems, and handheld RF scanners across large facility areas.
• Assemble boxes and packaging materials, pack merchandise securely, and ensure all items are properly filled, labeled, and prepared for shipment.
• Perform final quality checks on orders, including any brand-specific gift packaging requirements, to ensure accuracy, presentation, and completeness.
• Verify incoming and outgoing merchandise against manifests, tickets, or other documentation, tallying shipments and recording any overages, shortages, or discrepancies.
• Place received merchandise into designated pick locations, confirm inventory accuracy, and use handheld RF scanners to print put-away, picking, and shipping labels.
• Use computers, ERP systems, and data entry tools to update inventory records, shipping information, and other logistics-related data.
• Handle shipping and receiving activities, including preparing packages for carriers such as FedEx and organizing outbound shipments.
• Operate basic warehouse equipment such as pallet jacks to move products and materials safely throughout the facility.
• Perform general housekeeping duties by removing boxes, packing materials, pallets, and other debris to maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Follow all safety procedures and guidelines related to material handling, mechanical and electrical equipment, and potential chemical exposure in a distribution setting.
• Collaborate closely with team members and supervisors to meet productivity goals and maintain smooth warehouse operations.
• Adapt to varying workloads and seasonal demands, including extended hours during peak periods.
Essential Skills
• Experience or strong aptitude in order picking, warehouse inventory, and warehouse packing tasks, even in an entry-level capacity.
• Ability to work effectively in a large distribution or fulfillment center environment.
• Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy when handling, picking, packing, or verifying inventory.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work productively within a team environment.
• Basic computer skills and comfort using inventory and logistics-related systems.
• Ability to perform shipping and receiving tasks, including picking, packing, packaging, and order selection.
• Experience or comfort using RF scanners for inventory, picking, and label printing.
• Ability to perform data entry accurately within ERP or similar systems.
• Material handling skills, including safe use of pallet jacks and related warehouse tools.
• Physical capability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and lift up to 50 lbs on a regular basis.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent (preferred).
• Comfort working in an entry-level warehouse or distribution role with minimal prior experience required.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
• Prior experience in a warehouse, distribution center, logistics, or shipping and receiving environment is beneficial but not required.
• Familiarity with ERP systems for inventory and logistics management.
• Experience with RF scanners for put-away, picking, and shipping label generation.
• Exposure to shipping systems and carriers such as FedEx.
• Previous use of pallet jacks or other basic material handling equipment.
• Comfort working with automated warehouse technologies, including voice pic