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Job Title: Shipping and Receiving Clerk

Job Description

As a Shipping and Receiving Clerk, you will perform a variety of administrative and warehousing tasks to support the inventory control department. This role includes handling receiving, inspection, stockroom, and shipping/export functions, with the potential for specialization in areas like bar coding or data entry. You will engage in customer-working groups and take independent action to resolve issues, demonstrating a high degree of initiative. Additionally, you will provide guidance and training to less experienced members of the inventory control team.

Responsibilities

+ Execute physical or administrative tasks related to the shipping, receiving, storing, and distribution of materials, parts, supplies, and equipment.

+ Identify and implement process improvements in shipping, receiving, storing, and distribution operations.

+ Inspect goods received against purchase orders or invoices, rejecting unsatisfactory items and maintaining records of received goods and rejections.

+ Perform heavy lifting and operate a forklift. Prepare goods for final shipment, post weights and shipping charges, and maintain shipping records.

+ Examine parts and distribute materials as needed within the inventory control department and manufacturing area.

+ Prepare kitting packages for use in both production and fulfillment areas.

+ Utilize Wasp Bar Coding for various departmental functions and establish detailed instructions for cross-functional training.

+ Lead departmental cross-training efforts and serve as the lead trainer for all process improvements.

Essential Skills

+ Experience in shipping and receiving, inventory management, and kitting.

+ Proficiency in operating a forklift.

+ Familiarity with ERP systems, data entry, and Microsoft Office.

+ Ability to use an RF scanner and handle materials efficiently.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Forklift certification is a plus but not mandatory.

Why Work Here?

Join a dynamic team where you can take initiative and lead process improvements. Gain valuable experience in a manufacturing environment while contributing to cross-functional training efforts. Benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages skill development and career growth.

Work Environment

This position operates within a manufacturing environment. The role is full-time, Monday to Friday, from 6:00 am to 2:30 pm, with rare overtime. The work involves physical tasks and requires a hands-on approach.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Irvine, California.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $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 Irvine,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 11, 2025.

About Aerotek:

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 meets 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 solving for 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.

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.