Shipping And Receiving Clerk

The Shipping and Receiving Clerk plays a vital role in supporting efficient warehouse operations by accurately managing inventory, processing and tracking orders, and maintaining a clean and organized work area. This position requires strong attention to detail, reliable data entry skills, physical stamina for material handling, and the ability to work collaboratively with a warehouse team while using warehouse and ERP systems to keep inventory and shipping records up to date.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, and verify incoming shipments to ensure accuracy and quality.
• Organize, store, and maintain inventory using warehouse systems and established procedures.
• Pick, pack, and label items accurately and efficiently for outgoing shipments.
• Generate shipping labels and prepare all required shipping and receiving documentation.
• Update inventory records promptly and accurately in the system.
• Prepare and generate reports on inventory levels and order fulfillment status.
• Process and select orders in accordance with customer and internal requirements.
• Handle materials safely, including pulling orders and wrapping or creating pallets for shipment.
• Operate warehouse equipment, including stand-up forklifts, when qualified and as needed.
• Report inventory discrepancies, damaged goods, or quality issues promptly to the appropriate personnel.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and well-organized warehouse area at all times.
• Collaborate with team members and coordinate with other departments to ensure smooth workflow.
• Perform additional warehouse-related tasks and duties as assigned.

• Previous warehouse experience handling inventory and orders.
• Experience with inventory management processes and practices.
• Experience processing and selecting orders in a warehouse or distribution environment.
• Proficient data entry skills with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with ERP systems for inventory and order management.
• Experience with shipping and receiving operations.
• Ability to perform material handling tasks, including lifting, moving, and organizing products.
• Ability to pull orders and prepare them for shipment.
• Experience operating a stand-up forklift is highly preferred.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to maintain orderly work areas.

• Experience with pallet wrapping and creating secure pallets for shipment.
• Comfort working with warehouse management or inventory tracking systems.
• Strong communication skills to coordinate with team members and other departments.
• Ability to identify and report inventory discrepancies or quality issues.
• Reliability and punctuality to support consistent warehouse operations.

Join a warehouse team that values reliability, teamwork, and continuous improvement, where your attention to detail and operational support directly contribute to smooth and efficient daily operations. You will work in an environment that encourages collaboration, offers the opportunity to build and expand your skills in inventory management and ERP systems, and provides stable weekday hours that support a predictable work-life routine.

Work Environment

This role is based in an open-air warehouse facility where temperatures can vary and may be hot or cold depending on the weather. The position is scheduled on first shift, Monday through Friday, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The work involves regular material handling, including pulling orders, pallet wrapping, and operating warehouse equipment such as forklifts when qualified. The environment is active and hands-on, with a focus on maintaining clean, safe, and well-organized work areas while supporting consistent shipping and receiving operations.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Vista, CA.

The pay range for this position is $18.50 - $20.00/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 Vista,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on May 8, 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.