Shipping and Receiving Clerk

Job Title: Shipping and Receiving Clerk

Job Description

The Shipping and Receiving Clerk supports the shipping operations by assisting with daily inbound and outbound shipments. This role focuses on accurately picking, packing, labeling, and preparing customer orders for shipment, while safely handling materials and operating warehouse equipment.

Responsibilities

• Pick and pack customer orders according to specific requirements and packing slips.
• Read and interpret packing slips to accurately package envelopes and other items into boxes.
• Package boxes of orders securely to prevent damage during transit.
• Label boxes clearly and correctly to ensure accurate shipment and delivery.
• Load boxes onto a shrink wrap machine and operate it to wrap pallets prior to shipment.
• Stack and organize boxes onto pallets in a safe and efficient manner.
• Load completed pallets onto trucks for outbound shipments.
• Handle materials throughout the warehouse using appropriate equipment, including forklifts.
• Count inventory by hand and verify quantities against bills of lading (BOL) and customer orders.
• Work independently throughout the shift, staying productive without constant supervision.
• Follow all safety procedures, including the proper use of required personal protective equipment such as earplugs.

Essential Skills

• Previous experience packing orders for customers in a warehouse or shipping environment.
• Ability to read and understand packing slips and accurately package envelopes into boxes.
• Experience operating a forklift, including sit-down or stand-up models.
• Demonstrated self-starter mindset with the ability to stay motivated and work without constant direction.
• Basic math skills, including the ability to count inventory by hand and match counts to bills of lading and customer orders.
• Valid drivers license.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Prior experience in shipping and receiving operations.
• Material handling, picking, packing, and packaging tasks.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced warehouse environment with loud machinery.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure accuracy in order fulfillment and documentation.
• Reliability and punctuality to support a consistent first-shift schedule.

Why Work Here?

You will join a long-established, family-owned organization with a strong sense of pride in its history and operations. The company offers a stable work environment where employees can build lasting careers and contribute to a close-knit team. You will work in a setting that values reliability, initiative, and teamwork, with clear expectations and consistent hours that support a predictable routine.

Work Environment

The role is based in a large facility that includes a warehouse and shipping area near the front dock doors and a production area on the other side. The environment is loud and well lit, with active machinery and equipment in operation throughout the day. The facility is not climate controlled, though industrial fans are positioned throughout the space to improve air circulation and comfort. This is a first-shift position, working Monday through Friday in the afternoon and early evening. Earplugs are required and provided by the company, and employees are expected to wear appropriate attire suitable for a busy warehouse setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Van Buren Twp, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $18.00/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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Van Buren Twp, MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 11, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Van Buren Twp,MI.

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.