Shipping And Receiving Clerk

Job Title: Shipping and Receiving Clerk

Job Description

The Shipping and Receiving Clerk plays a key role in ensuring that customer orders are picked, packed, and shipped accurately and on time. This position supports daily warehouse and distribution operations by handling products, maintaining accurate records, and contributing to a clean, safe, and efficient work environment.

Responsibilities

• Accurately pick products from inventory based on order requirements using handheld scanners or warehouse management systems.
• Verify item numbers, quantities, and locations to ensure correct order fulfillment.
• Safely and securely pack products to prevent damage during transit, following established packing standards.
• Label packages correctly with all required information and prepare them for shipment.
• Load and unload trucks, ensuring shipments are processed accurately and on schedule.
• Verify shipping documents, including packing lists and shipping labels, and maintain accurate records of outgoing and incoming shipments.
• Assist with general warehouse duties, including organizing stock, replenishing inventory, and staging orders.
• Participate in regular inventory counts and help identify discrepancies or stock issues.
• Operate material handling equipment, such as pallet jacks or forklifts, if trained and authorized.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area, including aisles, storage locations, and packing stations.
• Follow all company policies, procedures, and safety guidelines, including proper lifting techniques and equipment use.
• Collaborate with team members and supervisors to meet productivity targets and shipping deadlines.
• Report any damaged products, equipment issues, or safety hazards promptly.

Essential Skills

• Experience with order picking and packing in a warehouse or distribution environment is an asset, but not required.
• Ability to use RF (radio frequency) scanners or similar handheld scanning devices to locate and track inventory.
• Basic computer skills to interact with warehouse management systems or shipping software.
• Ability to lift, carry, and move packages up to 50 lbs safely and repeatedly.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when selecting, packing, and labeling products.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and consistently meet deadlines.
• Capability to perform material handling tasks such as loading, unloading, and moving products.
• Willingness to follow safety procedures and maintain a clean and organized work area.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous warehouse or distribution experience is preferred but not mandatory.
• Experience using RF scanners for picking and inventory management.
• Exposure to packing operations and shipping processes.
• Familiarity with forklift operation or other powered industrial trucks is an advantage, if properly trained and certified according to local regulations.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and communicate clearly with coworkers and supervisors.

Why Work Here?

This opportunity offers a competitive pay and benefits package, along with the chance to grow your career within a global network. You will join a supportive team environment that values diversity and inclusion, and you can take advantage of employee discounts on well-known brands. Performance-based pick rate bonuses and incentives reward your productivity and commitment.

Work Environment

This role is based in a warehouse and distribution setting with a fast-paced, high-activity work environment. You will spend most of your time on your feet, walking, lifting, and handling products in aisles, storage areas, and loading docks. The position involves working with RF scanners, packing materials, and material handling equipment such as pallet jacks and potentially forklifts, depending on training and authorization. The environment emphasizes safety, organization, and teamwork to ensure efficient and timely order processing.

For more information, Apply today!

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Jonestown, PA.

The pay range for this position is $18.45 - $19.45/hr.

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. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Jonestown,PA.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 12, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.