Shipping And Receiving Clerk

Job Title: Shipping and Receiving Associate Job Description

This role focuses on shipping and receiving, including placing bags into boxes, checking the quality of bags, and preparing boxed products for shipment. The position supports smooth warehouse and manufacturing operations by handling materials accurately, maintaining inventory control, and following safety and confidentiality standards. This is an individual contributor role with no leadership responsibilities and is well suited for a self-motivated professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Receive incoming bags and materials and ensure they are accurately logged and stored according to established procedures.

• Inspect bags for quality, checking for defects or damage before packaging and shipment.

• Place bags into boxes in an organized and efficient manner, ensuring correct counts and proper packaging.

• Prepare boxes for shipment by labeling, sealing, and staging them in the appropriate shipping area.

• Support inventory control activities, including basic inventory tracking and participation in cycle counts.

• Handle materials and products safely, including lifting and moving boxes as required.

• Follow all shipping and receiving procedures to ensure timely and accurate order fulfillment.

• Maintain strict confidentiality and protect the privacy of confidential or sensitive information encountered in the role.

• Communicate effectively with staff, leadership, and internal or external contacts to coordinate shipments and resolve issues.

• Manage time efficiently by organizing tasks, setting priorities, and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Identify problems or process issues in shipping, receiving, or packaging and propose practical solutions or options.

• Consistently follow safety guidelines and use required personal protective equipment while working in the warehouse or manufacturing area.

Essential Skills

• Experience or familiarity with shipping and receiving processes.

• Ability to perform inventory control activities, including basic record keeping and cycle counts.

• Skill in packaging products, including placing bags into boxes and preparing them for shipment.

• Capability to handle materials safely, including lifting and moving boxes.

• Strong time management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously and prioritize to meet deadlines.

• Effective communication skills in verbal and written formats, including the ability to interact with leadership, staff, and internal and external contacts.

• Ability to exercise sound judgment and proactive decision-making when identifying problems and needs.

• Self-confidence and self-motivation, with the ability to work independently in a challenging, fast-paced environment.

• Commitment to maintaining strict confidentiality and protecting sensitive information.

• Qualification as skilled labor with no experience required; 1–2 years of related experience preferred.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Prior experience in inventory control or warehouse operations is preferred.

• Experience with cycle counts and basic inventory tracking is beneficial.

• Familiarity with material handling equipment and safe lifting practices is an advantage.

• Comfort working in a manufacturing or warehouse environment with exposure to noise, dust, and varying temperatures.

• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and workflow in a fast-paced setting.

Why Work Here?

You will join a fast-paced environment where your contributions directly support efficient operations and on-time shipments. The role offers an opportunity to build and grow your skills in shipping, receiving, and inventory control without requiring extensive prior experience. You will work in a setting that values professionalism, confidentiality, and proactive problem-solving, providing a strong foundation for long-term development in warehouse and manufacturing operations.

Work Environment

This position operates primarily in a manufacturing or warehouse environment. You will work around moving mechanical parts and may experience high noise levels, hot or humid conditions, airborne dust, and non-toxic or nuisance smells from chemicals and inks. The role requires the use of personal protective equipment such as hearing protection, safety shoes, vision protection, and other PPE as needed. The work involves material handling and lifting boxes, and you should be comfortable performing physical tasks throughout your shift while adhering to all safety and facility guidelines.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Walden, NY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.50 - $23.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Walden,NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 11, 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.