Shipping Clerk

Job Title: Shipping Clerk

Job Description

The successful candidate will be primarily responsible for performing clerical tasks and scheduling shipments from behind a desk. This role involves processing all outbound shipments and ensuring efficiency within the shipping department.

Responsibilities

• Process all outbound shipments and label shipment items with PRO numbers, as needed.

• Schedule daily trucks for shipment dispatch.

• Maintain, file, and record prior days' shipments.

• Monitor and maintain the department's daily shipping metrics.

• Screen all trucking personnel before granting access to the property.

• Maintain communication with the order department to ensure customer satisfaction.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

• At least 2 years of experience as a Receiving Clerk.

• Experience in manufacturing or distribution environments.

• Proficiency in computer usage.

• Experience with Microsoft Office and SAP software.

• Familiarity with BOLs (Bill of Lading) and shipment labeling.

• Tenure of 1+ year at each previous job.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with shipping and receiving processes.

• Data entry skills.

• Forklift operation experience.

• Strong customer service abilities.

Why Work Here?

This is a reputable company offering a supportive work environment with good benefits, ensuring employee satisfaction and growth.

Work Environment

The position operates on a shift from 8 am to 4:30 pm. The work environment involves using technologies such as SAP ERP systems and requires effective communication with various departments to maintain a seamless shipping process.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Ferndale, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $20.00/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 Ferndale,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 15, 2026.

About Aerotek

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 meets 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 solving for 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.

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.