Shipping And Receiving Clerk

The Shipping and Receiving Associate is responsible for accurately receiving incoming materials, preparing and shipping finished goods and intra-company shipments, and maintaining orderly and accurate inventory control. This role supports production and other departments by ensuring materials are available when needed and that all shipments and receipts are processed efficiently and in compliance with company procedures.

Responsibilities

• Receive incoming raw materials and inspect them for damage or discrepancies.
• Store newly received materials in an organized manner and place them in their designated storage areas.
• Complete the receiving process in the ERP system (Syspro) for purchase orders and materials as directed by the purchasing team.
• Notify appropriate personnel when special or time-sensitive packages arrive, including courier shipments.
• Collaborate with plant operations and purchasing to arrange shipping of materials between facilities.
• Load trucks with finished goods and materials destined for other facilities or customers.
• Prepare and package outgoing materials for shipment, ensuring proper protection and labeling.
• Work with inside sales to ensure all shipments include correct documentation, such as packing slips, labels, customs documents, and bills of lading.
• Support production personnel by ensuring raw materials are available at the appropriate workstations when needed.
• Partner with purchasing and plant personnel to conduct monthly or spot inventory checks of critical items.
• Operate a forklift safely and in accordance with company and safety guidelines.
• Work safely and follow all Health and Safety procedures at all times.
• Adhere to ISO 9001 policies and procedures and follow all relevant operational standards.
• Maintain clean, organized, and hazard-free work areas.
• Identify and communicate opportunities for process or efficiency improvements within the scope of the role.
• Provide flexibility by assisting in other areas of production as required by production needs.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support operations.

• Proven experience in shipping and receiving, including handling incoming raw materials and outgoing finished goods.
• Hands-on experience with inventory control and material handling in a production or warehouse environment.
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret documents such as packing slips, invoices, production job packages, and related documentation.
• Working knowledge of ERP computer systems, including experience completing receiving and shipping transactions (Syspro experience is an asset).
• Ability to prepare shipping documentation, including packing slips, labels, customs documents, and bills of lading.
• Demonstrated ability to safely operate a forklift.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to work independently and make sound decisions.
• Capability to use common hand and power tools, including measuring tools, safely and accurately.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with multiple departments within the organization.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately.
• Fluency in English, including the ability to speak, read, and write clearly and effectively.
• Comfort with logistics tasks such as order selection, loading trucks, and coordinating shipments.

• Experience working within an ISO 9001 environment or other quality-managed systems.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing or shop floor environment.
• Familiarity with logistics processes and coordination of inter-plant shipments.
• Demonstrated initiative in identifying process improvements within shipping, receiving, or inventory control.
• Comfort working with a variety of materials and understanding their handling requirements.

You will join a team-oriented environment where your contributions directly support production and customer satisfaction. The organization emphasizes safety, quality, and continuous improvement, giving you the opportunity to develop your skills and take on varied responsibilities. You will work with modern systems and structured procedures, while enjoying a role that offers variety, collaboration across departments, and the chance to make a visible impact on operational efficiency.

Work Environment

This role is based primarily on the shop floor in a hands-on, production-oriented environment. You will work in a mix of standing and sitting positions, moving throughout the facility rather than remaining at a fixed workstation. The position requires regularly lifting up to 50 pounds and handling materials throughout the shift. You will use an ERP system (such as Syspro), forklifts, and common hand and power tools as part of daily tasks. Personal protective equipment is required, including safety glasses, welding eye protection as needed, gloves, and safety shoes. Work hours may include overtime depending on order volume and production demands.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Suwanee, GA.

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $24.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Suwanee,GA.

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

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.

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.