Shipping Clerk

Shipping and Receiving Specialist

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Shipping and Receiving Specialist who will be responsible for receiving products, managing inventory, pulling orders, palletizing, and loading trucks for shipping. The role involves occasional forklift usage (10% of the day at most), handling Bills of Lading (BOL), and utilizing UPS Worldship. The position also includes participation in quarterly inventory counts.

Responsibilities

• Receive and put away inventory efficiently.
• Pull orders and prepare them for shipment.
• Palletize and load trucks for shipping.
• Use forklift occasionally for material handling.
• Manage Bills of Lading and UPS Worldship.
• Participate in quarterly inventory counts.
• Ensure accurate labeling of products to meet customer requirements.
• Utilize computer systems to weigh, label, and ship products.
• Track shipments and orders using Excel and other software.

Essential Skills

• Warehouse Management System (WMS) experience.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Basic math proficiency (decimals, fractions).
• Forklift operation skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in the automotive parts industry.
• Six months of experience with Sit Down forklift operation.
• Ability to work independently and proactively manage workload.

Why Work Here?

Join a company that values its employees, offering stable employment with opportunities for pay reviews after 3 months. This position is ideal for individuals seeking to solidify their work tenure with a supportive and well-established company. Enjoy working in a smaller team environment where collaboration and camaraderie are encouraged.

Work Environment

Work in a machine shop that produces metal fasteners for the automotive industry, with a focus on warehouse operations. Enjoy a supportive work culture known for treating employees well. The position involves a Monday to Friday schedule from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm. Collaborate with a small team of four people and a supervisor. You'll have your own work desk and utilize computers and Excel for tracking shipments and orders.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Elk Grove Village, IL.

The pay range for this position is $18.50 - $18.50/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 fully onsite position in Elk Grove Village,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 16, 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.