Job Description
Job Description
Job Title: Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Shift: M-F 9am-5:30pm
Pay: $22-$25/hr
Location: Fremont, CA
Job Description
The Shipping and Receiving Clerk ensures that all outbound and inbound products are accurately prepared, packaged, documented, and processed in accordance with customer requirements and company standards. This role focuses on safe and efficient handling of materials, careful review of orders for special instructions, and timely coordination of shipments and deliveries using various carrier and customer portals.
Responsibilities
- Follow all safety requirements and maintain a clean, organized work area.
- Review customer orders prior to shipping to identify any special instructions related to labeling, certificates of conformance, or special packaging requirements.
- Inspect products before shipment to verify accuracy and quality, then bag, tag, and package parts for shipment.
- Select appropriate containers, labels, and boxes to ensure all items are packaged securely and protected from damage during transit.
- Monitor and review the daily shipping queue regularly throughout the day to ensure on-time processing of all customer shipments.
- Shrink wrap, strap, label, and prepare pallets for pickup, ensuring they are stable and properly identified.
- Proactively identify orders that may be at risk of not shipping on time and communicate issues promptly to the appropriate personnel.
- Provide logistics support by delivering and picking up products and materials as needed.
- Interact with supplier and customer portals, including major carriers such as FedEx, DHL, and UPS, to schedule and enact shipments and deliveries.
- Use shipping programs and related systems to process shipments, print labels, and update shipment status as required.
- Assist other team members within the department as necessary to meet production and shipping deadlines.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support overall warehouse and machine shop operations.
Essential Skills
- Ability to follow safety procedures and work in a manufacturing, machine shop, or small warehouse environment.
- Strong attention to detail when reviewing orders, labels, and packaging requirements.
- Capability to inspect, bag, tag, and package products accurately and efficiently.
- Skill in selecting appropriate packaging materials to prevent damage during transit.
- Ability to manage and prioritize tasks using a daily shipping queue to ensure on-time shipments.
- Experience preparing pallets, including shrink wrapping, strapping, and labeling.
- Effective communication skills to proactively report potential shipping delays or issues.
- Basic computer literacy to interact with carrier and customer portals.
- Willingness to perform logistics support, including delivery and pickup of products and materials.
- Ability to collaborate and assist colleagues within the department.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Shipping experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Additional related training or education in logistics, warehousing, or a similar field.
- Computer skills with working knowledge of shipping programs, including UPS, FedEx, DHL systems, and MRP/ERP software.
- Familiarity with customer and supplier web portals for shipment processing.
Why Work Here?
Employees benefit from a competitive package that supports both their professional and personal well-being. Eligible full-time team members have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions, life insurance, and paid time off. The organization also offers tuition reimbursement to encourage ongoing development, along with paid sick leave in accordance with applicable law. This combination of benefits reflects a commitment to long-term stability, growth, and work-life balance.
Work Environment
This role operates in a machine shop and small warehouse environment, where you work around manufacturing equipment, materials, and pallets. The position involves hands-on work with packaging materials, containers, and pallets, as well as frequent interaction with shipping systems and carrier portals. The environment is fast-paced and safety-focused, requiring adherence to established procedures and careful handling of products to ensure they remain undamaged during storage and transit.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Fremont, CA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $25.00/hr.
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)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Fremont,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 3, 2026.
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.
Company DescriptionWe 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.
Company Description
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.