Shipping Clerk

Job Title: Shipping Clerk

Job Description

The Shipping Clerk prepares and processes outbound shipments using UPS, FedEx, and less-than-truckload (LTL) freight carriers. This role involves accurately picking parts, updating inventory in the computer system, coordinating with trucks and shipping brokers for pickups, and supporting overall warehouse operations. The Shipping Clerk will receive cross-training across all shipping methods to ensure flexibility and coverage within the team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare products for shipment using UPS, FedEx, and LTL (freight) carriers in accordance with company procedures.

• Accurately pick orders from the warehouse, ensuring the correct parts and quantities are selected for each shipment.

• Update inventory levels in the computer system as parts are pulled, shipped, or moved to maintain accurate stock records.

• Coordinate with truck drivers and shipping brokers to schedule and confirm pickups and deliveries.

• Use sit-down and/or stand-up forklifts to move materials, load and unload shipments, and organize products in the warehouse.

• Perform general material handling tasks, including packing, labeling, and staging orders for shipment.

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

• Communicate clearly and professionally with internal team members and external partners regarding shipping status and requirements.

• Adapt to fluctuating workloads, handling slower periods efficiently and responding quickly when urgent orders arrive.

• Participate in cross-training across all shipping processes to provide coverage and support throughout the department.

Essential Skills

• At least 2 years of experience in shipping, warehouse operations, or a similar role.

• Experience working with UPS, FedEx, or freight carriers is required.

• Minimum of 1 year of forklift experience, with proficiency in either stand-up or sit-down forklifts (experience with both is preferred).

• At least 1 year of warehouse, picking, and packing experience.

• Basic computer aptitude and the ability to learn and use shipping and inventory systems.

• Experience with order picking and material handling in a warehouse environment.

• Strong communication skills to interact effectively with drivers, brokers, and internal teams.

• Reliable attendance and a strong track record of punctuality.

• Ability to maintain accuracy and attention to detail while working with shipping documentation and inventory updates.

• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to learn and follow established processes.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience using SAP or similar enterprise resource planning (ERP) or inventory management systems.

• Prior experience coordinating with shipping brokers.

• Comfort operating both sit-down and stand-up forklifts.

• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and handle urgent orders when needed.

• Trainable mindset with openness to cross-training across multiple shipping methods.

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks within a shipping and warehouse environment.

Why Work Here?

The organization offers strong benefits and paid time off, supporting both your health and work-life balance. Employees have access to a health application that provides video and chat access to therapists and primary-care-style support at no cost, with many medical prescriptions covered. This focus on comprehensive benefits and wellness reflects a culture that values employee well-being, stability, and long-term growth.

Work Environment

The shipping area is a relatively small, laid-back section within a larger shop environment. Workload can vary, with slower periods followed by times when urgent orders must be processed quickly. The role follows a Monday through Friday schedule from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Team members work with warehouse and shipping technologies, including computers, inventory systems, and forklifts. The dress code requires a T-shirt, long pants, and steel-toe boots to support safety and comfort in the warehouse setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of BLAINE, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $25.00/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 BLAINE,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 10, 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.