SHIPPING CLERK - DAY SHIFT- 25 PR HR

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Job Description

The Shipping and Receiving Clerk supports day-to-day warehouse operations by handling domestic and international shipping, receiving incoming goods, and maintaining accurate inventory. This role works on second shift, ensures timely and accurate movement of materials, and collaborates closely with manufacturing, quality, management, and sales to keep products flowing efficiently through a lean production environment.

Responsibilities

• Execute all shipping and receiving duties in a safe and compliant manner.
• Perform picking, product verification, packaging, and shipping of domestic and international orders.
• Follow established contracted shipping lanes for outbound shipments or request spot quotes when lanes do not exist.
• Enter shipment tracking information into the system and trace shipments when required.
• Call freight forwarders and common carriers to schedule pickups and follow up as necessary.
• Receive incoming goods, verify quantities and documentation, and stock materials into the warehouse.
• Replenish materials to the lean assembly line and carts to support continuous production.
• Perform recycling activities for manufacturing, warehouse, and shipping/receiving areas.
• Conduct cycle counts to help maintain accurate inventory records.
• Scrap obsolete material according to established procedures.
• Maintain accurate part, pallet, and beam labeling throughout the warehouse.
• Keep all work areas clean, organized, and compliant with 5S standards.
• Serve as a backup and assist in other shipping and receiving functions as needed.
• Collaborate closely with the shipping team, manufacturing, quality, management, and sales to resolve issues and support production schedules.
• Communicate clearly with team members and other departments to coordinate shipments and material flow.
• Perform additional tasks within the shipping team as assigned.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience in shipping and receiving operations.
• Hands-on experience with international shipping processes and documentation.
• Strong computer competency to enter data, track shipments, and use shipping software.
• Ability to work effectively with shipping software and related systems.
• Experience using UPS and FedEx systems for parcel shipments.
• Familiarity with stockroom operations and material handling.
• Knowledge of bills of lading (BOL) and basic shipping documentation.
• Understanding of bills of materials (BOM) and how they relate to picking and shipping.
• Ability to use RF (radio frequency) equipment for scanning and inventory control.
• Experience operating pallet jacks for safe material movement.
• Strong sense of urgency with the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain clean, organized work areas and follow 5S principles.
• Willingness and ability to train initially on first shift before moving to second shift.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in a lean manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with kanban systems and production cell workflows.
• Comfort working in a highly collaborative, tight-knit team.
• Flexibility to assist with a variety of tasks within the shipping team as needs change.
• Attention to detail to ensure accurate labeling, documentation, and inventory records.
• Ability to follow ESD (electrostatic discharge) protocols when required.

Why Work Here?

Employees enjoy a supportive and people-focused culture that values teamwork and collaboration. The facility offers attractive on-site perks such as a workout room, a game room, and a well-equipped cafeteria, creating a comfortable and engaging place to spend the workday. The organization regularly celebrates holidays and special occasions, fostering a sense of community and appreciation. Team members benefit from a tight-knit shipping group where flexibility, mutual support, and strong working relationships are highly valued.

Work Environment

This role operates primarily on second shift from 2:30 pm to 11:00 pm, Monday through Friday, with initial training on first shift. Work is performed in a lean manufacturing environment that uses kanban and production cell principles to drive efficiency. The warehouse and production areas follow 5S standards to maintain clean, organized, and safe workspaces. ESD (electrostatic discharge) protocols apply in designated areas, requiring careful handling of sensitive components. Daily work involves regular use of shipping software, RF equipment, and pallet jacks, as well as interaction with freight forwarders and common carriers. The shipping team is a close-knit group that values flexibility, cooperation, and open communication, creating a supportive and collaborative atmosphere.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Tualatin, OR.

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $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)

This is a fully onsite position in Tualatin,OR.

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.