Job Title: Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Job Description
This role is responsible for coordinating the end-to-end shipping and receiving process to support smooth production and distribution operations. You will place and track orders, verify deliveries, and maintain accurate inventory and shipment records. By keeping detailed daily logs and collaborating closely with production and warehouse teams, you will help ensure materials are available on time and inventory remains accurate.
Responsibilities
Initiate, place, and manage orders with suppliers and carriers to ensure timely material availability.
Monitor shipping statuses on an ongoing basis and proactively resolve transportation delays or issues.
Inspect and audit incoming deliveries to verify that all ordered items are received in full, accurately, and without damage.
Maintain and update daily shipment tracking sheets to reflect active and pending shipments.
Track and monitor open purchase orders, including current PO status and any outstanding items.
Record and update daily sales and distribution metrics to support production and planning decisions.
Collaborate with plant and warehouse teams to align incoming shipments with current inventory levels and production needs.
Perform inventory control activities, including cycle counts and reconciliation of physical stock with system records.
Support warehouse inventory organization to ensure materials are stored correctly and easy to locate.
Use computer systems and Excel to enter, update, and maintain accurate data related to inventory, shipments, and orders.
Communicate effectively with internal teams and external partners to resolve discrepancies and provide shipment or inventory updates.
Provide responsive customer service to internal stakeholders regarding order status, delivery timing, and inventory availability.
Essential Skills
Experience with shipping and receiving processes in a warehouse or production environment.
Proficiency in inventory control and inventory management, including cycle counts and stock reconciliation.
Ability to perform accurate data entry and maintain detailed shipment, order, and inventory records.
Strong computer skills, including the ability to work with spreadsheets and basic office software.
Working knowledge of Excel for tracking shipments, open purchase orders, and daily reports.
Experience with warehouse inventory practices and basic supply chain concepts.
Effective communication skills to coordinate with production, warehouse, suppliers, and carriers.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills to manage multiple orders and logs simultaneously.
Customer service mindset when supporting internal teams and responding to inquiries.
Ability to work safely around warehouse equipment, including forklifts.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Exerience in supply chain, logistics, purchasing, or a related function.
Experience working in a production environment with time-sensitive material requirements.
Comfort working with shipment tracking tools and inventory management systems.
Ability to identify and resolve discrepancies in orders, deliveries, and inventory records.
Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to addressing shipping or delivery issues.
Why Work Here?
The role offers a stable daytime schedule from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, supporting a healthy work-life balance. The environment emphasizes flexibility in scheduling and aims to limit excessive overtime. After three months, employees can receive an hourly pay increase designed to help offset benefit costs. The organization is actively developing a 401(k) plan and additional benefits targeted for 2027, reflecting a long-term commitment to improving the overall employee experience.
Work Environment
This position is based in a production environment that includes active warehouse and plant operations. You will work around inventory storage areas, shipping and receiving docks, and material handling equipment such as forklifts. The role follows a first-shift schedule of 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. You will use computers and Excel regularly to manage data and reports, and you should be comfortable working in a setting where you may need to move between office and warehouse areas and follow standard safety and attire guidelines appropriate for a production facility.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chattanooga, TN.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $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 Chattanooga,TN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 19, 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.
