Shipping And Receiving Clerk

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Shipping and Receiving Specialist

Job Description

This position is responsible for accurately receiving incoming materials, preparing and shipping finished products, maintaining inventory records, and ensuring all shipments are processed safely and efficiently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The role involves working in a warehouse and cleanroom setting, operating material handling equipment, and supporting production and quality activities while maintaining high standards of organization and data accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, and verify incoming shipments against purchase orders and packing slips to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Unload trucks safely and transport materials to designated storage locations within the warehouse and cleanroom areas.
• Accurately enter receiving and shipping information into inventory management and ERP systems to maintain up-to-date records.
• Pick, pack, label, and prepare customer orders for shipment according to established procedures and quality standards.
• Schedule carrier pickups and coordinate outgoing shipments with transportation providers to meet delivery timelines.
• Perform inventory transactions, including cycle counts and stock replenishment activities, to support inventory control.
• Maintain organized warehouse locations with proper material identification and labeling to support efficient operations.
• Operate forklifts, stand-up forklifts, pallet jacks, RF scanners, and other material handling equipment safely and effectively.
• Support production by handling materials such as films, foils, chemicals, and peelable solutions in accordance with safety and cleanroom protocols.
• Conduct quality checks and tests in the cleanroom, including performing multiple measurements per pouch and documenting results.
• Collaborate with machine operators and production personnel to communicate and correct defects identified during quality checks.
• Work closely with coworkers in the lab and on the production floor to maintain a team-based, cooperative environment.
• Follow all cleanroom requirements, including wearing appropriate PPE and steel-toed shoes, and adhering to lab rules such as no fragrances and no phone use.
• Ensure that all shipping, receiving, and inventory activities comply with internal procedures and support regulatory requirements for healthcare-related products.

Essential Skills

• 1+ years of experience in shipping, receiving, warehouse, or logistics roles preferred.
• Experience operating forklifts, stand-up forklifts, pallet jacks, and other warehouse equipment preferred.
• Experience in warehouse, inventory, logistics, picking, packing, and packaging operations.
• Ability to use inventory control tools, RF scanners, ERP systems, and data entry processes accurately.
• Familiarity with inventory management systems, ERP software, and shipping platforms.
• Ability to read and interpret packing slips, bills of lading, and other shipping documentation.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-based environment with lab and production personnel.
• Comfort working with materials such as films, foils, chemicals, and peelable solutions while following safety guidelines.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in production or manufacturing environments is beneficial.
• Exposure to medical device, pharmaceutical, diagnostic, or life sciences products is a plus.
• Ability to perform repetitive measurements and quality checks with a high degree of accuracy.
• Strong communication skills to effectively coordinate with transportation providers and internal teams.
• Willingness to train on first shift before transitioning to assigned shift.
• Ability to consistently follow cleanroom protocols, including PPE usage and adherence to lab rules.

Why Work Here?

You will join a highly stable, growing global organization that has expanded significantly and continues to build its reputation in the healthcare market. The company is committed to innovation in engineered flexible materials and is recognized for its advancements in high-barrier films, aluminum foil composites, peelable solutions, and chemically-resistant materials. Team members benefit from opportunities to grow into different departments, move into leadership roles as they become available, and gain exposure to the business as a whole. The culture emphasizes promoting from within, providing agile and responsive support from design to validation and beyond, and offering a collaborative environment where your contributions help support complex regulatory requirements for healthcare products worldwide.

Work Environment

This role operates on two primary shifts: first shift runs from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and second shift runs from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Training will take place on first shift for approximately 4–6 weeks. You will work in both warehouse and cleanroom environments, handling materials such as films, foils, chemicals, and peelable solutions. The position requires wearing PPE and steel-toed shoes and following cleanroom rules, including no fragrances and no phone use in the lab. Work is team-based, involving close collaboration with coworkers in the lab and production personnel on the production floor. A significant portion of the role involves seated work in the cleanroom, performing multiple measurements per pouch during quality checks alongside several colleagues and communicating any defects to machine operators for correction.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Addison, IL.

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $19.95/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 Addison,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 29, 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.