Shipping Clerk

Job Title: Shipping ClerkJob Description

The Shipping Clerk performs a wide range of packing, shipping, and receiving activities to ensure that products and materials move accurately and efficiently through the warehouse. This role processes inbound and outbound shipments, prepares documentation, maintains inventory accuracy, and supports daily transportation scheduling while following established procedures and commercial standards.

Responsibilities

• Process all inbound and outbound shipments, including sorting, logging, delivering, packing, auditing, and shipping materials and products.
• Audit each shipment prior to packing to verify that all goods match the customer order and documentation.
• Pack and label products according to established standards and shipping requirements.
• Ensure that all required equipment, manuals, and accessories are included with each shipment and match the correct order.
• Prepare shipping and receiving documentation and maintain organized, accurate files for all records.
• Participate in scheduling daily transportation to support on-time delivery and pickup.
• Process all receiving transactions and associated paperwork in a timely and accurate manner.
• Assist with maintaining accurate material inventory levels through proper handling and documentation.
• Support efforts to trace and resolve missing or delayed shipments by providing shipment information and documentation.
• Help maintain safety and housekeeping standards in the shipping and warehouse areas.
• Perform required administrative tasks, including preparing reports and correspondence related to shipping and receiving activities.
• Work overtime as needed, including potential daily overtime and occasional Saturdays, to meet operational needs.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by management to support overall warehouse and shipping operations.

Essential Skills

• One to two years of related shipping, receiving, or warehouse experience, or equivalent.
• Familiarity with standard shipping practices, carrier requirements, and material handling methods.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and manage daily tasks independently.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills with the ability to manage priorities and workflow.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and quality.
• Versatility and flexibility, with a willingness to work within changing priorities and demands.
• Proficiency with basic computer applications, including Outlook and Word.
• Ability to type approximately 40 words per minute.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Comfort working on your feet throughout the shift in a warehouse environment.
• Past warehouse experience in a material handling or clerk capacity.
• Forklift experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with colleagues across departments.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience using RF scanners in a warehouse or shipping environment.
• Broad computer experience beyond basic applications is beneficial.
• Demonstrated commitment to excellence and high standards of performance.
• Enthusiastic approach to handling changing priorities and workload.
• General experience in material handling and warehouse operations.

Why Work Here?

The organization operates in a modern, continuously improving environment with upgraded processes and systems that support efficient, high-quality work. You will join a stable manufacturing operation that values reliability, safety, and organization, and offers opportunities to build your skills in shipping, receiving, and warehouse operations. The structure of defined shifts with regular overtime opportunities allows you to increase your earnings while working in a well-run facility that invests in its operations and infrastructure.

Work Environment

This role is based in a clean, well-lit, temperature-controlled manufacturing and warehouse environment. The facility includes assembly areas where oils are present and certain zones where materials are densely packed, requiring awareness of safe material handling practices. The position is located at one of two nearby facilities in Lincolnshire, with both sites operating similar manufacturing and shipping operations. The work involves standing and walking for most of the shift, handling materials, operating warehouse equipment such as forklifts, and using computers and related systems to process shipments and inventory. Shifts run Monday through Friday, with an early shift typically from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and an evening shift typically from 4:00 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., and both may require daily overtime and occasional Saturday work depending on business needs. Attire is typical for a manufacturing and warehouse setting, with an emphasis on safety and practicality.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lincolnshire, IL.

Pay and Benefits

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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lincolnshire, IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 2, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Lincolnshire,IL.

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.