Shipping Receiving Clerk

Job Title: Shipping and Receiving Associate

Job Description

The Shipping and Receiving Associate supports daily warehouse operations by unloading trucks, checking in shipments, processing inbound and outbound orders, and maintaining accurate inventory records. This role combines hands-on material handling, documentation, and computer-based data entry to ensure all goods move efficiently, safely, and accurately through the facility.

Responsibilities

• Assist with unloading trucks and sea containers, ensuring all shipments are safely and efficiently removed and staged.
• Check in incoming shipments by verifying quantities, part numbers, and documentation against purchase orders and shipping papers.
• Receive and coordinate inbound orders by processing requests and supply orders, pulling materials, packing boxes, and placing completed orders in the designated delivery area.
• Control and take responsibility for all incoming and outgoing freight, including preparing and managing all required documentation, tracking information, and movement records.
• Sort and place materials or items on racks or in designated storage locations to maintain an organized warehouse.
• Assist with maintaining accurate inventory transactions, including performing data entry and supporting cycle counts as needed.
• Use computer systems to support shipping and receiving activities, including record keeping, data entry, and transferring information between systems.
• Operate a forklift safely to move, load, and unload materials and products within the warehouse.
• Perform general warehouse and clerical tasks related to shipping, receiving, and inventory control.
• Support other departments such as shipping, assembly, and warehouse operations by assisting with cross-functional tasks when needed.

Essential Skills

• Ability to assist in unloading trucks and sea containers and handle physical tasks safely.
• Proficiency in basic computer use for shipping and receiving, record keeping, and information transfer.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally in both written and verbal form.
• Experience with shipping and receiving processes, including checking in shipments and preparing outbound orders.
• Competence in inventory control and inventory management activities.
• Ability to perform accurate data entry for inventory and shipping documentation.
• Skill in safe forklift operation within a warehouse environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in a warehouse environment performing material handling and inventory control.
• Familiarity with SAP or similar enterprise resource planning systems is preferred but not required.
• Experience in cycle counting and maintaining accurate inventory records.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams in shipping, assembly, and warehouse operations.
• Willingness to support various departments and contribute to a team-oriented environment.

Why Work Here?

You will join a mid-sized operation that offers the close-knit feel of a smaller team, where people actively support one another across departments and everyone’s contribution is visible. The role provides a stable day shift schedule, a collaborative culture where employees step in to help each other, and compensation that aligns well with the experience required. This environment values reliability, teamwork, and continuous contribution, giving you the opportunity to grow your skills while working alongside supportive colleagues.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Joppa, MD.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $25.00/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 Joppa,MD.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 10, 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.