Shipping And Receiving Clerk

Job Title: Shipping and Receiving Clerk

Alpharetta, GA

Pay: $17-$19/HR

Shift: 7am - 4PM

Overtime is available

Job Description

The Shipping and Receiving Clerk plays a key role in ensuring accurate and timely movement of goods within the warehouse. You will pick and pack materials for outgoing orders, receive and inspect incoming inventory, and help maintain precise inventory records. This position requires strong attention to detail, reliable follow-through, and effective communication with freight dispatchers and internal team members.

Responsibilities

• Accurately pick and pack materials to fulfill outgoing customer orders according to order specifications.

• Receive, inspect, and stage incoming inventory to ensure quantities and items match shipping documentation.

• Communicate with freight dispatchers to schedule pickup and delivery windows for outgoing and incoming shipments.

• Perform spot-checks on picked orders to verify accuracy and support zero-defect order fulfillment.

• Receive, inspect, and process customer returns or defective items in a timely and accurate manner.

• Update inventory systems to reflect returned items and ensure all records remain accurate and current.

• Initiate customer credits for approved returns and defective items in accordance with established procedures.

• Operate warehouse equipment, such as forklifts and RF scanners, to move and track inventory safely and efficiently.

• Support general inventory control activities, including cycle counts and warehouse inventory organization.

• Perform basic data entry related to shipping, receiving, and inventory transactions.

Essential Skills

• 12 years of experience in a warehouse, shipping, or inventory role preferred.

• Hands-on experience with shipping and receiving processes in a warehouse environment.

• Familiarity with RF scanners for tracking and managing inventory.

• Ability to use shipping software and perform basic data entry accurately.

• Knowledge of inventory control and warehouse inventory procedures.

• Ability to operate a forklift or willingness to learn forklift operation.

• Capability to lift up to 50 lbs regularly, stand for long periods, and bend or reach as needed.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate order fulfillment.

• Ability to work reliably as part of a small warehouse team.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience with warehouse inventory systems or inventory control tools.

• Experience using RF scanner technology in a shipping or receiving environment.

• Comfort working with data entry tasks related to shipping, receiving, and inventory.

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced warehouse setting.

Why Work Here?

You will join a small, close-knit warehouse team where your contributions are visible and valued every day. The environment supports collaboration and clear communication, giving you the opportunity to develop your skills in shipping, receiving, and inventory control. Consistent daytime hours help support work-life balance, while the hands-on nature of the role keeps your workday active and engaging.

Work Environment

This role is based in a warehouse environment with a small, team-oriented group of approximately 11 people. The standard shift runs from 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., providing a consistent daytime schedule. You will regularly use RF scanners, shipping software, and warehouse equipment such as forklifts to move and track inventory. The position involves standing for long periods, lifting up to 50 lbs, and frequent bending and reaching as part of daily tasks. Dress is practical and appropriate for a warehouse setting, supporting safe and efficient handling of materials.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Alpharetta, GA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $19.00/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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Alpharetta, GA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 31, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Alpharetta,GA.

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.