Shipping Coordinator @ Aerotek

Job Title: Shipping CoordinatorJob DescriptionThe Shipping Coordinator manages daily shipping and receiving activities, ensuring accurate documentation, inventory integrity, and on-time deliveries. This role involves operating material handling equipment, preparing packaging and shipping documents, coordinating logistics with carriers and customers, and maintaining a clean, organized shipping area while following established safety and 5S standards.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trucks using fork trucks, forklifts, manual lifts, dollies, and skids, carefully comparing counts, weights, and measurements to verify information against bills of lading.
• Verify incoming and outgoing shipments by checking identifying information, quantities, and documentation to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Build wood crates for screw and shafting shipments, using cutting saws and nail guns and following proper packaging and safety practices.
• Process requisitions, jobs, and miscellaneous transactions in the computer system as needed to support shipping and inventory activities.
• Prepare work orders for packaging, process shipments, and confirm work orders in the ERP system to maintain accurate inventory records.
• Close out work orders when required, ensuring that all transactions are correctly recorded and reconciled in the system.
• Maintain the shipping area by organizing, cleaning, and cataloging items on a regular basis to support efficient operations and 5S standards.
• Schedule large shipments and plan logistics to meet customer demand, including coordinating international and local shipments.
• Contact customers via email or phone to obtain shipment-related information, clarify requirements, and provide shipment details when necessary.
• Communicate essential information to the supervisor as required, including shipment status, issues, and any discrepancies.
• Contact third-party logistics companies to schedule shipments and arrange appropriate transportation services.
• Use shipping carrier software systems such as UPS, FedEx, DHL, and other carrier platforms to generate shipping documentation and labels.
• Generate packing lists, shipping labels, bar code labels, bills of lading, and any other packaging documentation required for shipments.
• Adhere to all division health and safety regulations, including following 5S responsibilities and established procedures while working in or around manufacturing areas.

Essential Skills

• 12 years of experience as an inventory control specialist or in a similar role, required.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to perform basic math calculations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Intermediate computer skills, including data entry and navigation in business software systems.
• Experience with warehouse inventory processes, including shipping and preparing shipments.
• Ability to perform cycle counts and support inventory accuracy.
• Familiarity with ERP systems, including using them to process work orders and inventory transactions.
• Strong customer service skills for communicating with customers and logistics partners regarding shipment details.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Prior experience with Oracle or a similar ERP program is preferred.
• Experience using shipping carrier software systems such as UPS, FedEx, DHL, and other shipping platforms.
• Comfort operating material handling equipment such as forklifts, fork trucks, manual lifts, dollies, and skids.
• Familiarity with basic woodworking tools such as cutting saws and nail guns for crate building.
• Attention to detail in verifying counts, weights, measurements, and documentation.
• Ability to organize and catalog items in a warehouse or shipping environment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills for interacting with supervisors, customers, and logistics providers.

Why Work Here? Join a team that values accuracy, safety, and continuous improvement in a well-structured warehouse and manufacturing environment. You will work with supportive colleagues who encourage clear communication and collaboration, and you will have the opportunity to build hands-on skills in logistics, inventory control, and ERP systems. The organization promotes a culture of organization and cleanliness through 5S principles, helping you work efficiently and confidently while contributing to reliable service for customers.

Work EnvironmentThis role is based in a warehouse and manufacturing setting with a usually moderate noise level. You will work in and around production areas and must consistently follow all established safety procedures and guidelines. The environment emphasizes 5S practices, organization, and cleanliness, and you will regularly use material handling equipment, woodworking tools for crate building, and computer systems including ERP and shipping carrier software. Work is primarily on-site and involves physical activity related to loading, unloading, and handling shipments.

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

Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $24.00 - $24.00/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 20, 2026.

Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Fremont,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.