Shipping Clerk

Job Title: Shipping and Receiving Clerk Job Description

This role focuses on shipping, receiving, and outbound warehouse functions within a distribution environment. You will operate a sit-down forklift, manage inventory movement, and ensure orders are accurately processed, packed, and shipped in line with customer and carrier requirements. The position requires attention to detail, safe equipment operation, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced fulfillment center.

Responsibilities

• Assist with unloading and loading of containers using a sit-down forklift or floor jack in a safe and efficient manner.

• Label and restack merchandise on pallets as needed to prepare items for storage and ensure proper identification.

• Perform inbound and outbound activities using RF scanners to accurately track inventory and order status.

• Deliver goods to the correct storage areas, including standard stock, non-conforming, or NSP locations, following established procedures.

• Complete final inspections of incoming and outgoing goods and promptly report any discrepancies to the appropriate supervisor.

• Consolidate, pack, and ship orders to meet customer specifications and carrier requirements, ensuring accuracy and proper documentation.

• Assist leadership to ensure timely and accurate processing of all orders and help resolve issues that may delay shipments.

• Maintain a clean, orderly, and well-organized work area to support safety and efficiency.

• Follow established shipping and receiving procedures, including documentation such as bills of lading (BOL).

• Support general warehouse and fulfillment center operations as needed, including inventory management tasks.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience operating a sit-down forklift in a warehouse or distribution environment.

• Ability to lift and move items weighing up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.

• Basic knowledge of shipping and receiving procedures, including handling documentation and following standard workflows.

• Experience working in shipping, receiving, or warehouse clerk roles within a fulfillment or distribution center.

• Ability to use RF scanners for inbound and outbound activities and basic inventory tracking.

• Willingness to work overtime as needed to meet operational and customer demands.

• Willingness to submit to required pre-employment screening processes.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when inspecting, labeling, and packing goods.

• Basic inventory management skills to support proper stock handling and storage.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in a fulfillment center or distribution warehouse environment.

• Familiarity with bills of lading (BOL) and standard shipping documentation.

• Comfort working with floor jacks and other basic warehouse equipment.

• Ability to follow established processes while adapting to changing priorities in a fast-paced setting.

• Strong communication skills to coordinate with team members and leadership on order status and discrepancies.

• Reliability and a strong work ethic, with a commitment to meeting deadlines and service expectations.

Why Work Here?

Join a dynamic distribution operation where your contributions directly impact customer satisfaction and overall service quality. You will work in a supportive team environment that values safety, accuracy, and continuous improvement. The role offers opportunities to build and strengthen your skills in warehousing, shipping, and inventory management, with overtime available for those who want to increase their earnings. You will be part of a culture that emphasizes organization, teamwork, and professional growth.

Work Environment

This position is based in a distribution warehouse environment, working within a busy fulfillment center that handles inbound and outbound goods. You will regularly operate a sit-down forklift, use RF scanners, and work around palletized merchandise and standard warehouse equipment such as floor jacks. The work involves standing, walking, lifting up to 50 pounds, and working in an industrial setting with active loading and unloading operations. Overtime may be required to meet shipping schedules and customer demands. The environment emphasizes safety, cleanliness, and keeping work areas well organized.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Torrance, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $25.00/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 Torrance,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 31, 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.