Shipping And Receiving Clerk

Job Title: Shipping and Receiving Clerk

Job Description

The Shipping and Receiving Clerk accurately verifies incoming goods, processes and organizes inventory, and ensures that all materials are properly documented, packaged, and stored. This role supports smooth warehouse operations through careful measurement, data entry, and maintaining a clean and orderly receiving area.

Responsibilities

• Verify all incoming goods against packing slips, identifying and documenting any shortages, overages, or damages.

• Process new inventory by creating stock tickets and determining appropriate packaging requirements.

• Measure product dimensions using both metric and US units to confirm specifications and support accurate documentation.

• Organize and maintain clean, orderly, and safe receiving areas to support efficient warehouse operations.

• Perform data entry tasks to create and update inventory records in the appropriate systems.

• Support shipping activities by selecting orders, picking and packing products according to instructions.

• Handle materials safely and efficiently, including loading, unloading, and moving products within the facility.

• Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment as needed, following all safety guidelines.

• Coordinate with logistics and warehouse team members to ensure timely and accurate shipment and receipt of goods.

• Assist with inventory control activities, such as counting, labeling, and tracking stock levels.

Essential Skills

• Hands-on experience with shipping and receiving processes in a warehouse or distribution environment.

• Strong inventory control skills, including tracking, organizing, and documenting stock accurately.

• Ability to verify goods against packing slips and identify discrepancies such as shortages or damages.

• Proficiency in measuring product dimensions using both metric and US units.

• Experience with order selection, picking, and packing to support timely order fulfillment.

• Competence in material handling, including safe loading, unloading, and moving of products.

• Ability to operate a forklift and other warehouse equipment safely and efficiently.

• Solid data entry skills with attention to detail for creating and updating inventory records.

• Strong organizational skills to keep receiving and storage areas clean, orderly, and well-structured.

• Basic understanding of logistics and warehouse workflows.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Prior experience in a warehouse, distribution, or logistics environment.

• Familiarity with inventory management systems or warehouse management software.

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and work independently with minimal supervision.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in handling documentation and physical inventory.

• Good communication skills for coordinating with team members across shipping, receiving, and logistics functions.

• Comfort with basic math for measurements, counts, and inventory reconciliation.

Why Work Here?

Join a team-oriented warehouse environment where accuracy, safety, and organization are valued and supported. You will work in a setting that encourages collaboration, reliable processes, and continuous improvement, offering opportunities to build your skills in logistics, inventory control, and material handling. The role provides a stable, hands-on workday with clear responsibilities and the chance to contribute directly to efficient operations.

Work Environment

This position is based in a warehouse or distribution facility, working closely with shipping, receiving, and logistics operations. You will regularly handle physical materials, operate forklifts and other material handling equipment, and use inventory and data entry systems to record stock information. The work involves standing, walking, lifting, and moving products throughout the receiving and storage areas. The environment emphasizes cleanliness and organization, with a focus on maintaining safe and orderly workspaces to support efficient inventory flow.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Louisville, KY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.75 - $20.75/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 Louisville,KY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 17, 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.