Shipping And Receiving Clerk

Job Title: Shipping and Receiving Clerk

Job Description

The Shipping and Receiving Clerk (Warehouse Associate) performs a variety of specialized warehouse tasks, including loading and unloading materials, order pulling, shipping, returns, and general material handling. This role supports daily warehouse operations by accurately handling inventory, preparing materials for transport, and maintaining a clean and safe work area while following established processes and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload materials to and from designated storage areas, such as racks, shelves, or vehicles.
• Stack and pile materials, including lumber, boards, pallets, and other products, in an organized and secure manner.
• Install protective devices such as bracing, padding, or strapping to prevent shifting or damage to items during transport.
• Verify computations against physical counts of stock to ensure inventory accuracy.
• Receive and fill orders for supplies, materials, and products for installers and subcontractors.
• Assist with shipping and returns by preparing, staging, and organizing materials for outbound and inbound shipments.
• Perform generalized warehouse tasks such as loading, unloading, sorting, picking, stocking, and staging materials as needed.
• Maintain the condition of the work area by keeping it clean, free of trash, and ensuring products are in the correct locations.
• Follow company safety policies and procedures and encourage other associates to adhere to safety guidelines.
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, or other warehouse machinery to move, load, or unload materials when required.
• Drive a truck to pick up incoming stock or deliver materials to designated locations, as assigned and if qualified.
• Perform detailed checks and close reviews of work output to ensure accuracy and quality.
• Seek guidance from supervisors on non-routine issues and follow prescribed processes and instructions.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support overall warehouse operations.

Essential Skills

• 0–2 years of experience in a warehouse, shipping and receiving, or material handling role.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Forklift experience and ability to safely operate sit-down forklifts.
• Material handling experience, including loading, unloading, picking, packing, and stocking.
• Experience working in a warehouse environment with inventory and pallet handling.
• Ability to operate pallet jacks and related warehouse equipment.
• Knowledge of machines and tools used in warehouse operations.
• Ability to follow clearly prescribed rules, past practices, and written or verbal instructions.
• Comfort working under close supervision with limited independent judgment.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to verify physical stock counts against computations.
• Commitment to following safety policies and procedures.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with order picking and packing processes.
• Familiarity with shipping, returns, and basic inventory control practices.
• Ability to perform detailed checks and close review of work output.
• Willingness to seek advice and guidance on non-routine issues from supervisors.
• Comfort working in a structured environment where deviations from standard processes are reviewed and approved by a supervisor.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other warehouse associates and support a team-oriented environment.

Why Work Here?

You will join a stable organization that offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, vision, dental, and 401(k) options, supporting both your health and financial well-being. The work environment emphasizes safety, clear processes, and hands-on training, providing an excellent opportunity to gain or grow experience in warehouse operations. You will benefit from close supervision and guidance, making this a strong fit for individuals looking to build confidence and develop skills in a supportive, structured setting.

Work Environment

This role is based in a warehouse environment that involves regular material handling, including loading, unloading, stacking, and moving products. You will work around forklifts, pallet jacks, and other warehouse machinery and may occasionally operate or assist with these tools as part of daily tasks. The setting requires attention to safety procedures and adherence to company policies. Work typically involves physical activity, such as standing, lifting, and moving materials, and includes performing detailed checks under the close review of a supervisor.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Edison, NJ.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $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)

This is a fully onsite position in Edison,NJ.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 25, 2026.

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.