Shipping/receiving Clerk

Job Title: Shipping and Receiving Associate

Job Description

This role supports daily warehouse operations by handling shipping and receiving activities, transporting seed bags to the shipping area, and loading and unloading trucks. You will operate forklifts and other material handling equipment, accurately follow paper pick sheets, and ensure inventory moves safely and efficiently through the facility. The position is seasonal with full-time hours and offers the possibility of continued employment based on performance.

Responsibilities

• Transport bags of seed from storage areas to the shipping area in a safe and efficient manner.
• Load and unload trucks using forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment.
• Follow paper pick sheets to accurately pick, stage, and prepare orders for shipment.
• Palletize products, including repeatedly lifting up to 50 pounds to build and wrap pallets securely.
• Handle shipping and receiving tasks, including verifying incoming and outgoing shipments against bills of lading and other documentation.
• Perform order picking, packing, and labeling to ensure correct items and quantities ship on time.
• Use RF scanners and data entry systems to track inventory movement and maintain accurate inventory control.
• Move, stack, and organize seed bags and other materials within warehouse racking and storage areas.
• Assist with material handling across the warehouse, including lifting boxes and relocating pallets as needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in the warehouse and production facility.
• Communicate clearly with team members and supervisors using strong verbal and written skills to coordinate daily tasks and resolve issues.
• Work a 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. schedule Monday through Friday during the season, with partial days on Saturdays as needed.

Essential Skills

• Ability to repeatedly lift 3050 pounds and lift up to 60 pounds as required.
• At least 6 months of previous physical labor work experience.
• Minimum of 1 year of forklift operation experience.
• Minimum of 1 year of order picking and shipping experience.
• Proficient forklift operation skills for loading, unloading, and material movement.
• Experience with shipping and receiving processes, including handling bills of lading.
• Ability to use pallet jacks and other basic warehouse equipment.
• Experience with inventory control and order picking in a warehouse environment.
• Comfort with repetitive lifting, palletizing, and material handling tasks.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to follow instructions and complete documentation accurately.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in a warehouse or production facility environment.
• Experience in shipping, order picking, loading, and unloading trucks.
• Familiarity with RF scanners for inventory tracking and order processing.
• Basic data entry skills for recording inventory and shipment information.
• Experience handling seed bags or similar bulk products is a plus.
• Ability to work long shifts, including seasonal overtime and partial Saturdays.
• Strong attention to detail when following paper pick sheets and verifying orders.
• Capability to maintain organization and cleanliness in a busy warehouse setting.

Why Work Here?

You will work in a clean, organized warehouse environment where safety, teamwork, and reliability are highly valued. The role offers consistent full-time hours during the season, with opportunities to demonstrate your skills and potentially continue beyond the seasonal period based on performance. You will gain hands-on experience with warehouse operations, material handling equipment, and inventory systems while contributing directly to efficient and accurate shipping processes.

Work Environment

This position is based in a warehouse and production facility that is very clean, organized, and equipped with racking and seed bags. The environment is nontemperature controlled, so it tends to be colder during the winter months and hotter during the summer, and it can become dusty at times. You will work inside the facility operating forklifts, pallet jacks, and RF scanners, and performing data entry as part of daily shipping and receiving activities. The schedule is typically 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with partial days on Saturdays during the busy season. Expect a physically demanding role that involves frequent lifting, moving, and palletizing materials throughout your shift.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of WEST FARGO, ND.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/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)

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of WEST FARGO, ND.

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 17, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in WEST FARGO,ND.

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.