Shipping Clerk

Job Description

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Job Title: Shipping Coordinator Job Description

The Shipping Coordinator works in a contract manufacturing environment and ensures customer orders ship accurately, efficiently, and on time. This role prepares and manages shipping documentation, coordinates with shipping and office personnel, and provides administrative support to maintain smooth order fulfillment and strong customer communication.

• Prepare shipping documents accurately and in full compliance with company and customer specifications.
• Cross-reference purchase orders with shipping documentation to ensure correct invoicing and complete order fulfillment.
• Collaborate closely with shipping personnel to ensure customer orders are packaged and shipped in a timely and efficient manner.
• Assist with general office tasks, including filing, answering phones, and responding to customer inquiries in a professional manner.
• Contact customers to schedule pickups and coordinate cash-on-delivery (COD) payments when required.
• Perform data entry to maintain accurate and up-to-date shipping records and documentation.
• Support overall team operations by performing additional shipping, material handling, and administrative tasks as needed.
• Assist with loading and unloading materials as required to support shipping and order fulfillment activities.
• Handle material movement and basic general labor tasks related to shipping and receiving.

• Experience preparing shipping documents in accordance with company and customer requirements.
• Ability to cross-reference purchase orders with shipping documentation for accurate invoicing and order fulfillment.
• Proficiency in data entry and maintaining organized shipping records.
• Experience with material handling, including loading and unloading shipments.
• Ability to operate or support forklift operations in a shipping or warehouse environment.
• Knowledge of shipping and order fulfillment processes in a manufacturing or machine shop setting.
• Strong communication skills for interacting with customers, shipping personnel, and office staff.
• Ability to perform general office tasks such as filing, answering phones, and responding to customer inquiries.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in documentation and order processing.
• Ability to coordinate customer pickups and manage COD payment arrangements.

• Experience working in a contract manufacturing or machine shop environment.
• Background in general labor or warehouse support roles.
• Familiarity with shipping software or basic office computer applications for data entry.
• Ability to multitask and support both office and shop floor activities.
• Comfort working in a team-oriented environment and supporting colleagues across departments.

You will join a contract manufacturing operation with a strong local customer base, where your work directly supports on-time delivery and customer satisfaction. The role offers a mix of office and shop-floor responsibilities, providing variety in your day-to-day work and opportunities to develop both administrative and hands-on skills. You will work closely with a supportive team, gain exposure to manufacturing and logistics processes, and build experience in shipping, order fulfillment, and customer communication.

The role is based in a machine shop environment with additional work performed in an office setting. You will move between the shop floor and office, working around manufacturing equipment, shipping areas, and material handling operations. The position involves typical shipping and warehouse activities such as material handling, loading, and unloading, along with office-based tasks like phone work, filing, and data entry. Expect a practical, hands-on environment that combines industrial shop conditions with standard office workspaces.

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

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $25.00/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 Newark,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 13, 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.