SHIPPING CLERK NEEDED - GREAT BENEFITS

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

This role supports a bonded third-party logistics warehouse that provides warehousing, distribution, and transportation services for a diverse customer base. As a Shipping and Receiving Specialist, you ensure the safe, efficient, and accurate loading, unloading, handling, and movement of customer products throughout the facility, with a particular focus on servicing two key customer accounts. You work with various types of forklifts, manage inbound and outbound freight, and help maintain precise inventory control in a high-touch, high-value item division.

Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently operate sit-down, stand-up, and reach forklifts to move, load, and unload customer products.
• Load and unload inbound and outbound trucks, ensuring products are handled carefully and securely.
• Receive, inspect, and accurately document incoming shipments, including verification of counts, product identification, and lot numbers.
• Stage and prepare customer orders for shipment according to specific customer requirements and schedules.
• Transfer product directly from inbound trailers to outbound shipments when operational needs require cross-docking.
• Support warehouse activities for two assigned customer accounts while meeting established service and accuracy standards.
• Maintain high levels of data control and record-keeping integrity, including photos, SKUs, serial numbers, and bagging/tagging identification for high-value items.
• Use MS Office applications such as Outlook and Excel, and work within the Extensiv warehouse management system to process and track inventory and orders.
• Verify shipment documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance with customer and internal requirements.
• Maintain inventory accuracy by confirming product locations and updating system records as needed.
• Perform routine equipment inspections and promptly report any maintenance concerns or safety issues.
• Keep work areas clean, organized, and compliant with all safety regulations and warehouse standards.
• Assist with cycle counts to support ongoing inventory accuracy and control.
• Perform general warehouse duties as needed to support overall operations and team objectives.

Essential Skills

• 2+ years of warehouse experience preferred, with exposure to shipping, receiving, and inventory processes.
• Proven experience operating sit-down, stand-up, and reach forklifts, with a strong focus on safety.
• Ability to safely load and unload trailers in a busy warehouse environment.
• Experience using RF scanners and warehouse management systems is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining accurate records and inventory.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while also collaborating effectively as part of a team.
• Consistent attendance, reliability, and a strong sense of responsibility.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physically demanding tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfort working with MS Office applications such as Outlook and Excel.
• Willingness to learn and use Extensiv WMS with training provided.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Prior experience in a third-party logistics or bonded warehouse environment is beneficial.
• Work history handling high-touch, high-value items with detailed documentation is an advantage.
• Familiarity with data control practices, including capturing photos, SKUs, serial numbers, and tagging or bagging items.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to maintain clean, orderly work areas.
• Good communication skills for coordinating with team members and supporting customer account requirements.

Why Work Here?

You join a stable, team-oriented logistics operation that values reliability, safety, and accuracy. The organization offers growth opportunities within a growing 3PL environment, allowing you to build your skills and advance your career. Employees benefit from health, dental, and vision coverage where applicable, along with paid time off and company holidays to support work-life balance. The focus on collaboration, secure operations, and long-term stability makes this a solid environment for professionals seeking a dependable and supportive workplace.

Work Environment

You work in a large, secure storage warehouse where material handling equipment is in consistent use. The environment is fast-paced and physically active, requiring regular lifting, forklift operation, and movement throughout the facility. The warehouse emphasizes safety, organization, and cleanliness, with clearly defined product locations and ongoing equipment inspections to maintain a safe workspace. Dress is practical and suitable for warehouse work, with appropriate attire and personal protective equipment used as needed for material handling and equipment operation.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Portland, OR.

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $24.00/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. 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 Portland,OR.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 11, 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.

Company Description

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.