Shipping And Receiving Clerk

Job Description

Job Description

Shipping and Receiving Associate

Job Description

This role focuses on efficiently handling all shipping and receiving activities within a busy warehouse and paper processing facility. You will inspect incoming shipments, verify documentation, maintain accurate inventory records, and support production by ensuring materials and supplies are available when needed. You will also assist with organizing the warehouse, coordinating outbound shipments, and working closely with carriers and the inventory team to keep operations running smoothly.

Responsibilities

• Receive incoming shipments and carefully inspect goods for damage, defects, or discrepancies.
• Verify received items against purchase orders, packing slips, and other shipping documents.
• Record all incoming items accurately in the inventory system.
• Coordinate with the inventory team to ensure stock is properly stored, labeled, and recorded.
• Report any damaged, missing, or incorrect items promptly to supervisors and vendors.
• Operate computer software such as Microsoft D365 to process shipments and maintain records.
• Work with carriers to schedule pickups and coordinate outbound shipments.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized shipping and receiving area.
• Assist with inventory counts and perform regular stock audits to ensure accuracy.
• Organize products within the warehouse to optimize space, accessibility, and efficiency.
• Monitor and track materials and supplies needed for the production floor and ensure timely replenishment.
• Load and unload trucks and other vehicles safely and efficiently.
• Perform physical and general labor tasks related to shipping, receiving, and warehouse operations.
• Handle inbound orders, verify shipments, and support logistics, order selection, and kitting activities.

Essential Skills

• Previous shipping and receiving experience in a warehouse environment.
• Hands-on experience with shipping, receiving, and shipment verification processes.
• Ability to perform loading and unloading tasks and other physical labor duties.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced warehouse setting.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift heavy items for extended periods.
• Experience with inventory control, including stock audits and inventory counts.
• Familiarity with logistics, order selection, and kitting activities.
• Ability to work effectively in a loud production environment with varying temperatures.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience using Microsoft D365 or similar warehouse or inventory management software.
• Experience with shipping and receiving processes in paper processing or manufacturing facilities.
• Comfort working with carriers to schedule pickups and coordinate outbound shipments.
• Attention to detail when verifying purchase orders, packing slips, and inventory records.
• Strong communication skills to report issues and collaborate with supervisors, vendors, and team members.

Why Work Here?

You will join a workplace that values stability, comprehensive benefits, and work-life balance. You can earn two weeks of paid vacation starting on day one, giving you immediate access to time off for rest and personal needs. Once you transition to full-time status, you become eligible for a robust benefits package, including health, dental, and vision coverage, as well as HSA and FSA options to help manage healthcare costs. Additional benefits such as disability coverage, an Employee Assistance Program, and a 401(k) plan support your long-term well-being and financial security. You will also have access to a break room, providing a comfortable space to rest and recharge during your shift.

Work Environment

This position is based in a paper processing and manufacturing facility with a warehouse setting. You will work primarily on the production floor and in shipping and receiving areas, where the environment can be very loud and temperatures may vary. Training is scheduled from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, after which you will move to a second shift from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM. The role involves frequent standing, walking, lifting, loading, and unloading, as well as general physical labor throughout the shift. You will use tools and systems such as Microsoft D365 and other warehouse technologies to manage inventory, logistics, and shipping activities. For safety, steel-toe or composite-toe shoes are required at all times on the production floor. A break room is available for use during scheduled breaks.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Covington, TN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $17.15 - $17.15/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 Covington,TN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 5, 2026.

About Aerotek

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

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.

Company Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Company Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.