Shipping And Receiving Operator

Job Title: Shipping and Receiving Operator Job Description

The Shipping and Receiving Operator is responsible for receiving, stocking, and tracking purchased and work-in-progress (WIP) inventory. This role involves performing ERP transactions to maintain accurate on-hand balances, picking and delivering work orders and materials to designated locations, and ensuring the proper delivery of stock items. The operator will notify team members or end users of non-stock deliveries and work closely with the Buying team to resolve discrepancies on packing slips. Additionally, the operator prepares outgoing shipments, including LTL and small packages, by picking, packing, scanning, weighing, and labeling items.

Responsibilities

• Receive, stock, and track purchased and WIP inventory.

• Perform ERP transactions to maintain accurate inventory balances.

• Pick and deliver work orders and materials to designated locations.

• Deliver stock items to appropriate locations.

• Notify team members or end users of non-stock deliveries.

• Collaborate with the Buying team to resolve packing slip discrepancies.

• Prepare outgoing shipments, including LTL and small packages.

• Pick, pack, scan, weigh, and label items for shipment.

Essential Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• Proficiency in ERP systems and shipping software (UPS, FedEx).

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Effective communication with team members, vendors, and drivers.

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in inventory, shipping and receiving, and warehouse operations.

• Material handling and warehouse inventory experience.

• Forklift and computer skills.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy working in a very clean, temperature-controlled, and well-lit facility that also serves as a showroom. Benefit from comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, short-term and long-term disability insurance, and 11 company holidays. Take advantage of vacation time and a 401(k) plan with a 100% match up to 5%.

Work Environment

The work schedule is from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM with a 30-minute unpaid lunch, along with scheduled breaks. The facility is clean, temperature-controlled, and well-lit, providing a comfortable working environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Elgin, IL.

Pay and Benefits

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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Elgin,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 6, 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.