Shipping And Receiving Clerk @ Aerotek

Job Title: Shipping and Receiving ClerkJob DescriptionThe Shipping and Receiving Clerk performs both manual and clerical tasks to support the efficient movement of materials throughout the facility. This role is responsible for receiving, inspecting, picking, stocking, packing, and shipping materials for production, suppliers, and customers. The position requires strong attention to detail, accurate recordkeeping, safe material handling, and the ability to work independently in a small warehouse team.

Responsibilities

• Receive incoming shipments by unpacking, inspecting, and verifying materials against documentation.
• Document and report shortages, discrepancies, and damaged items, and follow established procedures for rejecting or returning goods.
• Count parts for cycle counts and verify quantities on incoming receipts to maintain accurate inventory records.
• Pick, issue, stock, and count materials to support production cycle time goals and ensure timely availability of materials.
• Package finished goods for customers and prepare raw materials for shipment to suppliers using appropriate packaging methods.
• Process domestic and international orders and shipments, including preparing shipping documentation and labels.
• Route requested items to internal departments in a timely and organized manner.
• Perform inventory management activities, including cycle counting and assisting Inventory Control as needed.
• Maintain filing systems, distribute daily reports, and track shipping supplies inventory to ensure materials and documentation are up to date.
• Operate material handling equipment, such as forklifts, in a safe and efficient manner when required.
• Follow company health and safety procedures and maintain a clean, orderly work area.
• Uphold company values, including integrity and ethical conduct, in all shipping, receiving, and inventory activities.
• Perform labor-intensive tasks and heavy lifting as part of daily warehouse operations.
• Work independently while communicating effectively with production, logistics, and other internal teams.

Essential Skills

• Hands-on shipping and receiving experience in a warehouse or similar environment.
• Experience with international shipping and receiving processes and documentation.
• Inventory management and cycle counting experience.
• Proficiency with computer skills and data entry for processing orders, shipments, and inventory records.
• Ability to process orders and shipments accurately and in a timely manner.
• Basic math skills to perform counts, verify quantities, and support inventory accuracy.
• Ability to perform laborious work and heavy lifting safely.
• Experience with shipping and receiving, inventory, cycle counting, forklift operation, packaging, logistics, and order selection.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Comfort working both independently and as part of a small warehouse team.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills for handling documentation and inventory records.
• Ability to follow established procedures and health and safety guidelines.
• Effective communication skills to coordinate with internal departments and external partners.
• Reliability and integrity in handling company materials and information.

Why Work Here? You will join a small, supportive warehouse team where you can work independently while still contributing directly to the success of the operation. The role offers steady weekday hours, providing a consistent schedule and work-life balance. You will gain valuable experience in logistics, inventory management, and international shipping while working in an environment that values integrity, safety, and dependable performance.

Work EnvironmentThis role is based in a small warehouse environment on a first-shift schedule, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. You will frequently perform labor-intensive tasks and heavy lifting as part of daily operations. The position involves working with material handling equipment, such as forklifts, and using computers for data entry and order processing. You will often work independently while collaborating with a small team in a setting that emphasizes safety, organization, and efficient material flow.

Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of San Marcos, CA.

Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. 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)

Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 9, 2026.

Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in San Marcos,CA.

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.