Shipping And Receiving Clerk

Job Title: Shipping and Receiving Specialist

Job Description

This role focuses on managing all aspects of shipping and receiving operations within a busy warehouse and paper processing facility. You will verify incoming shipments, maintain accurate inventory records, coordinate outbound logistics, and support production by ensuring materials and supplies are available when needed. The position requires strong attention to detail, solid organizational skills, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment.

Responsibilities

• Receive incoming shipments and carefully inspect goods for damage, defects, or discrepancies.
• Verify received items against purchase orders and packing slips to ensure accuracy.
• Record all incoming items in the inventory system and maintain up-to-date documentation.
• Coordinate with the inventory team to ensure stock is properly stored, labeled, and recorded.
• Report any damaged or missing items promptly to supervisors and vendors.
• Operate computer software, including Microsoft D365, to manage shipping and receiving activities.
• Work with carriers to schedule pickups and coordinate outbound shipments.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized shipping and receiving area at all times.
• Assist with inventory counts and perform regular stock audits to ensure inventory accuracy.
• Organize products within the warehouse to optimize space, accessibility, and efficiency.
• Keep track of materials and supplies needed for the production floor and ensure timely replenishment.
• Handle shipping, inbound orders, and shipment verification to support daily logistics operations.
• Perform general labor tasks, including loading and unloading trucks and handling physical materials.
• Support kitting, order selection, and other logistics-related tasks as required.

Essential Skills

• Previous shipping and receiving experience in a warehouse or similar environment.
• Hands-on experience with shipping, receiving, inbound orders, and shipment verification.
• Ability to perform physical labor, including standing, walking, and lifting heavy items for extended periods.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
• Experience with inventory control, stock management, and regular inventory counts.
• Proficiency using computer software such as Microsoft D365 for logistics and inventory tasks.
• Ability to work effectively in a loud production environment and adapt to varying warehouse temperatures.
• Capability to safely load and unload materials and operate within shipping and receiving processes.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in logistics, order selection, and kitting operations.
• Work experience in a paper processing, manufacturing, or similar industrial facility.
• Familiarity with SAP or other warehouse management systems is beneficial.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when verifying shipments and updating records.
• Effective communication skills for coordinating with carriers, vendors, and internal teams.

Why Work Here?

You will join a company that values its employees by offering two weeks of paid vacation starting on day one, providing an immediate work-life balance benefit. Once you transition to full-time status, you gain access to a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision coverage, HSA and FSA options, disability coverage, an Employee Assistance Program, and a 401(k) plan. You will also enjoy a dedicated break room where you can recharge during your shift, contributing to a supportive and people-focused work environment.

Work Environment

You will work in a paper processing and manufacturing facility with a warehouse setting, where temperatures may vary and the production floor is very loud. The role requires frequent standing, walking, and lifting heavy items for extended periods as part of daily physical and general labor tasks. The environment emphasizes safety, and steel-toe or composite safety shoes are required at all times. You will operate within shipping and receiving areas, using systems such as Microsoft D365 and potentially other warehouse technologies, while supporting logistics, inventory control, and production needs in a fast-paced industrial setting.

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 29, 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.

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.