Shipping And Receiving Clerk

Forklift Operator and Shipping and Receiving Clerk

Starting $23-$24/hr

Job Description

The Shipping and Receiving Clerk oversees all finished goods entering and leaving the facility, ensuring accurate inventory control and timely, correct shipment of products. This role combines hands-on material handling, forklift operation, and packaging with computer-based inventory tracking in a fast-paced warehouse and controlled manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Receive finished goods into the facility and verify quantities and product details against documentation.
• Prepare, package, and label products for shipment according to company standards and customer requirements.
• Perform regular inventory checks to ensure stock levels are accurate and promptly report discrepancies.
• Use warehouse management and computer systems to check, update, and maintain inventory records.
• Operate forklifts, including Bendi and Drexell forklifts, to move, load, and unload products safely throughout the warehouse.
• Utilize pallet jacks to transport materials and finished goods to designated locations.
• Scan products and shipments to maintain accurate tracking and documentation.
• Pick orders and stage materials for shipment in a timely and organized manner.
• Handle materials and boxes throughout the day, including lifting items weighing between 1 and 35 pounds.
• Place boxes and materials in designated storage areas, including transporting some items up an industrial ladder when required.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in accordance with facility procedures.
• Work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while meeting productivity, quality, and accuracy expectations.

Essential Skills

• At least 2 years of forklift experience
• Proficiency in operating forklifts and pallet jacks safely in a warehouse environment.
• Experience working in a fast-paced warehouse or manufacturing setting.
• Ability to perform inventory checks and maintain accurate stock records.
• Basic to intermediate computer skills for checking and updating inventory levels.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to perform frequent walking and material handling throughout the shift.
• Capability to lift boxes weighing from 1 to 35 pounds on a regular basis.
• Ability to safely carry boxes up an industrial ladder when required.
• Strong attention to detail for accurate packaging, labeling, and documentation.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with scanning systems or barcode technology for inventory and shipping is beneficial.
• warehouse experience, machine operation, packing, labeling, picking, and general material handling is advantageous.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with warehouse and production teams.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Why Work Here?

The organization offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees and their families. Team members enjoy paid holidays upon reaching full-time status and accrue up to three weeks of paid time off in their first year, supporting work-life balance and personal time. There are strong health benefit options available for both employees and their dependents. Full-time employees also have access to an employee stock purchase plan, creating an opportunity to share in the company’s long-term success, as well as tuition reimbursement to support ongoing education and professional growth.

Work Environment

This position is based in a fast-paced, controlled manufacturing and warehouse environment.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Plymouth, MN.

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $23.00/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 Plymouth,MN.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 30, 2026.

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.