Shipping and Receiving Clerk

Job Full Description

Shipping and Receiving Clerk - Full-Time | St. Louis, MO


Location: St. Louis, MO (St. Louis Metro Area)


Job Type: Full-Time, Temp-to-Hire


Shift Options: All Shifts Available (1st, 2nd, and 3rd Shifts)


Pay Rate: $16.50 to $19.00 / Hour (Based on Experience)


Industry: Logistics, Warehouse, Shipping & Receiving, Supply Chain

About the Role


Are you an organized warehouse professional looking for a steady shipping and receiving position in St. Louis with competitive pay and reliable hours?


Express Employment Professionals is currently hiring Shipping and Receiving Clerks for manufacturing, logistics, and distribution facilities across the St. Louis metro area. Pay ranges from $16.50 to $19.00 per hour depending on shift and experience. With all shifts currently open, you can choose the schedule that fits your life best.


In this role, you will manage incoming and outgoing shipments, process documentation, verify inventory accuracy, and keep local logistics operations moving safely and efficiently.

What You Get

• Competitive Pay: $16.50 to $19.00 per hour.
• Flexible Schedules: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift options available to fit your schedule.
• Weekly Pay: Reliable direct deposit or pay card payments every Friday.
• No Fee for Job Seekers: Express never charges candidates a fee to find a job.
• Long-Term Potential: Temp-to-hire opportunity with clear pathways to permanent client placement based on performance.

What You Will Do

• Receive incoming shipments, inspect packages for damage, and verify contents against bills of lading (BOLs) and packing slips.
• Prepare outgoing freight by packaging, weighing, labeling, and banding pallets or boxes.
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, or hand trucks to safely move materials around the warehouse and load/unload delivery trucks.
• Input shipping and receiving data into inventory tracking software, ERP systems, or logistics databases.
• Coordinate with freight drivers, delivery carriers, and internal team members to ensure on-time shipments.
• Keep shipping docks, receiving bays, and inventory storage areas clean, organized, and secure.

What You Need

• Minimum 1 year of shipping and receiving, warehouse, or logistics experience preferred.
• Basic computer skills and experience using inventory software, RF scanners, or shipping systems (FedEx, UPS, DHL, or internal ERPs).
• Experience operating sit-down forklifts, stand-up lifts, or pallet jacks is a major plus.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work actively on your feet throughout your shift.
• High attention to detail for verifying part numbers, quantities, and documentation.
• Reliable transportation and consistent, dependable attendance every day.
• Ability to pass standard background screening and drug testing requirements.

Why Apply Through Express Employment Professionals?


This position is filled through Express Employment Professionals. You will be employed by Express while working on assignment with our client companies.


We partner with top distribution centers and manufacturing facilities across the St. Louis region to connect local job seekers with great employment opportunities. With over 30 years serving the St. Louis area, our team is dedicated to getting you to work fast.

Simple 2-Step Application Process


Getting started with Express is fast and simple.

1. Schedule a Call: Pick a convenient time for a quick phone conversation with a recruiter.
2. In-Person Interview: If your experience matches open shipping and receiving roles, you will be invited for an interview to review job details and shifts.

Already worked with Express or applied in the last 12 months? You do not need to reapply online. Just give our local office a call, and we will check your eligibility right away.

How to Apply


We are hiring immediately for qualified shipping and receiving clerks. Apply today with Express Employment Professionals in Maryland Heights to get started.


Express Employment Professionals is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Saint Louis, MO
1338
6746 Page Avenue
Suite 200
St. Louis, MO 63133