Shipping Coordinator

Description

This position requires a self-reliant, highly motivated person able to work both independently and with a team. You must be able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment in an organized, accurate, efficient manner. You will be responsible for shipping, order fulfillment, customer returns, shipping supply inventory & management.

The ideal candidate is detailed oriented, accurate, resourceful, punctual and reliable. Strong math and communications skills are a must.

You will work with the Operations team to fulfill sales orders in a timely and accurate manner. This includes identifying, picking, staging, packing and shipping the proper products and quantity, using the computer and peripherals to create shipping labels and shipping documents, creating shipping quotations, communicating with carriers, vendors and customers, and following up with any exceptions.

Responsibilities

• Assure orders and shipping quantities match picking documents

• Pick and pack orders per instructions, in preparation for shipment

• Coordinate with package delivery companies (eq. UPS, FedEx, DHL etc.) and freight forwarders to ship goods to

their destination in a timely manner

• Receive shipping supply inventory: Verify product and quantity received is accurate and shelve products

• Process out-bound shipments Including: moving boxes weighing up to 40 pounds, but on rare occasions up to 50

pounds each

• Use palletizing materials and a pallet jack

• Maintain accurate records of all items shipped and received

• Prepare shipping documents including packing list, commercial invoices, certificate of origin, technical

statements and shipping labels for domestic and international shipments

• Follow up with any shipping delays in a timely manner

• Purchase and maintain shipping materials and inventory

• Provide shipping quotes to the sales team

• Keep up with key safety training

• Other essential duties not listed above

• Experience with various shipping methods

• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook)

• Regularly required to sit, stand, bend.

Top Skills Details

Shipping & receiving,Inventory,Data entry,Microsoft office

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Alameda, CA.

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $24.00/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 Alameda,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on May 21, 2026.

About Aerotek:

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 meets 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 solving for 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.

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.