Shipping/receiving Clerk

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Shipping and Receiving Clerk (B Shift)

Job Description

The Shipping and Receiving Specialist plays a key role in managing inbound and outbound shipments in a large distribution warehouse handling FDA-regulated chocolate products. You ensure accurate delivery of materials to the correct destinations, coordinate dock assignments with drivers, and maintain high quality standards by following GMPs and SOPs. This is a contract-to-hire, overnight B-shift role where attention to detail and strong inventory and system skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage inbound and outbound shipments, ensuring all items are processed accurately and on time.
• Verify deliveries and shipments to ensure items reach the correct destination and match documentation such as bills of lading.
• Coordinate with drivers upon arrival and assign appropriate dock doors for efficient loading and unloading.
• Use warehouse management systems (WMS), RF scanners, and inventory tools to track, record, and update stock movements.
• Maintain high levels of quality control, prioritizing accuracy over speed when handling FDA-regulated products.
• Identify and correct errors in shipping, receiving, and inventory documentation or processes.
• Ensure Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are followed throughout all warehouse activities.
• Perform data entry related to shipping, receiving, and inventory using Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, and other office applications.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with drivers, internal teams, and other stakeholders regarding shipment status and dock assignments.
• Operate warehouse equipment, including forklifts, as needed to move, load, and unload materials safely.
• Support inventory control activities, including cycle counts, stock verification, and resolving discrepancies.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in compliance with warehouse safety standards.
• Lift and move materials up to 50 lbs as part of daily shipping and receiving operations.

Essential Skills

• Experience in shipping and receiving operations, including inbound and outbound processing.
• Hands-on experience with warehouse management systems (WMS).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Excel, for data entry and inventory tracking.
• Ability to use RF scanners and related warehouse technology for inventory control.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, especially when working with FDA-regulated products.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs safely and repeatedly during the shift.
• Effective communication skills for coordinating with drivers and internal teams.
• Experience with inventory and inventory control processes.
• Comfort with overnight B-shift hours (7pm7am).

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Experience using Google Sheets for data entry and tracking.
• Experience in logistics, warehouse operations, or distribution environments.
• Experience working with bills of lading and other shipping documentation.
• Forklift experience in a warehouse setting.
• Exposure to semi-climate-controlled warehouse environments.
• Ability to work effectively in a large team environment within a high-volume distribution hub.

Why Work Here?

You join a modern, brand-new distribution facility that offers a structured path for growth and recognition. The organization provides paid holidays, your birthday off, low-cost benefits, and a 401(k) plan to support your long-term financial well-being. Performance and attendance are rewarded with clear level-based raises during and after the contract-to-hire period, along with annual raises, creating a transparent and motivating environment where your contributions are valued.

Work Environment

This role is on the B shift, working 7pm7am on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and every other Wednesday in a large, 500,000-square-foot distribution warehouse with approximately 40 employees. The facility is brand new and semi-climate controlled, with air conditioning in the summer and no heat in the winter to maintain product temperatures. The site serves as a distribution hub for chocolate manufacturing, including roasted beans, chocolate liquor, powders, and cocoa butter. You work with warehouse management systems, RF scanners, forklifts, and standard office software in a structured, production-oriented environment focused on quality and compliance.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Bethlehem, PA.

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)

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Bethlehem, PA.

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 19, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in Bethlehem,PA.

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.