Shipping/receiving Clerk

Job Title: Shipping and Receiving Clerk

Job Description

The Shipping and Receiving Clerk accurately receives, inspects, stores, and ships inventory within a warehouse environment while following established procedures and safety standards. This role supports inventory control, ensures on-time and accurate shipments, and collaborates closely with warehouse team members to meet production and distribution goals.

Responsibilities

• Receive, unload, and store incoming inventory items in accordance with company protocols and procedures.
• Perform quality control checks on incoming and outgoing shipments to verify product accuracy, quantity, and overall integrity.
• Operate shipping equipment and systems to safely transport, process, and verify materials within the warehouse.
• Locate, pick, and stage products for distribution to production workers, assembly lines, or shipping areas.
• Label packages and materials accurately using shipping systems and RF scanners, ensuring correct documentation and routing.
• Assist with inventory management by tracking stock levels, updating inventory records, and reporting discrepancies.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area, consistently adhering to all safety standards, procedures, and regulations.
• Coordinate daily workflow with team members to support production schedules and meet shipping deadlines.
• Communicate professionally with coworkers and other departments to resolve issues related to inventory, orders, and shipments.
• Support general warehouse and material handling tasks as needed to ensure smooth operations.

Essential Skills

• Familiarity with warehouse operations and standard material handling practices.
• Experience with inventory control or stockroom activities (0–6 months of experience preferred).
• Knowledge of shipping systems and processes, including carrier platforms such as FedEx.
• Ability to use RF scanners for locating, picking, and tracking inventory.
• Proficiency with basic computer applications, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks, prioritize workload, and maintain accurate records.
• Professional communication skills to interact effectively with team members and other departments.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure accurate labeling, documentation, and shipment verification.
• Understanding of safety standards and protocols in a warehouse environment.
• Comfort with general labor tasks in a warehouse and shipping setting.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience in warehouse, material handling, or shipping and receiving roles is preferred.
• Clerical or administrative assistant duties related to inventory or logistics is an asset.
• Experience working with logistics processes and carrier systems is beneficial.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and support different areas of the warehouse as needed.
• Willingness to learn new systems, tools, and processes to support continuous improvement.

Why Work Here?

Employees benefit from a family-oriented environment that values long-term growth and development. The organization offers opportunities to advance into stable, long-term roles and supports career progression within the warehouse and logistics functions. Once converted to a permanent role, employees can access competitive benefits, including paid time off and retirement savings options such as a 401(k), contributing to a supportive and sustainable work-life balance.

Work Environment

The role is based primarily in a warehouse and shipping area, where the employee spends more than 90% of their time. The Shipping and Receiving Clerk works closely with a small team of three or more employees in a collaborative and fast-paced environment. Standard hours are Monday through Friday, with shifts running from 6:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. on Fridays. Occasional overtime may be available depending on operational needs. The position involves regular use of shipping equipment, RF scanners, and computer systems to manage inventory and shipments, and requires adherence to all safety protocols while performing physical warehouse tasks.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Saugerties, NY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $22.00/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 Saugerties,NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 3, 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.