Inventory Clerk

Job Title: Shipping and Receiving Specialist

Job Description

This hands-on warehouse role supports all aspects of shipping, receiving, inventory movement, and order fulfillment. You will spend most of your day pulling and packaging customer orders, operating a forklift, and ensuring materials are accurately received, tagged, stored, and shipped in a safe and efficient manner.

Responsibilities

• Pick and package customer orders accurately and efficiently.

• Load and unload incoming and outgoing trucks and containers.

• Operate a forklift to move materials safely throughout the warehouse and facility.

• Receive incoming materials, verify quantities, and apply material tags.

• Scan inventory and maintain accurate inventory records using warehouse systems and RF scanners.

• Conduct dock audits to verify order accuracy and ensure correct items and quantities ship.

• Weigh shipments and verify packaging documentation, including bills of lading.

• Ensure materials meet packaging, labeling, and quality standards before shipment.

• Supply production teams with required packaging materials and components as needed.

• Support production and supply chain teams during high-volume periods and special projects.

• Assist with inventory control activities, including cycle counts and stock checks.

• Operate pallet handling equipment to move and stage materials safely.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse, shipping, and receiving area.

• Support general warehouse operations and other related tasks as assigned.

Essential Skills

• At least 2 years of experience in shipping and receiving or similar warehouse operations.

• At least 1 year of experience operating a forklift in a warehouse or manufacturing environment.

• At least 1 year of experience in order picking and packaging.

• Hands-on experience with inventory control, cycle counts, and warehouse inventory management.

• Proficiency with order picking, order selection, packing, and packaging processes.

• Experience with data entry related to shipping, receiving, and inventory transactions.

• Experience with material handling, including loading and unloading trucks.

• Ability to use RF scanners and barcode scanning equipment.

• Experience using pallet handling equipment and pallet jacks.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to obtain forklift certification, if not already certified.

• Comfort with frequent lifting, standing, walking, and operating equipment throughout the shift.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous manufacturing experience is preferred.

• Metal fabrication experience is highly preferred.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints is a plus.

• Understanding of part functionality and assembly components is beneficial.

• Experience using measuring devices and inspection tools is an advantage.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in shipping and inventory records.

• Solid organizational skills to manage multiple orders and tasks simultaneously.

• Basic computer skills for data entry and inventory tracking.

Why Work Here?

You will join a stable, full-time opportunity that offers a consistent first-shift schedule and a supportive, team-oriented culture. The organization provides 100% company-paid health and dental insurance, including coverage for employees and dependents, helping you and your family stay protected. You gain exposure to key areas such as shipping and receiving, inventory control, production support, forklift operation, and manufacturing operations, creating a strong foundation for long-term growth and skill development. The environment emphasizes collaboration between warehouse and production teams, offering predictable hours, work-life balance, and opportunities to expand your experience across multiple functions.

Work Environment

This role is based in a manufacturing and warehouse setting with regular work on the shipping and receiving dock and material handling throughout the facility. You will frequently lift and move materials, stand and walk for extended periods, and operate a forklift throughout the shift while loading and unloading trucks. Common equipment includes forklifts, pallet handling machines, shipping scales, and barcode scanners. The schedule is a consistent first shift, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, providing predictable daytime hours in a hands-on, industrial environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Omaha, NE.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $22.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Omaha,NE.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 22, 2026.

About Aerotek

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.