Job Title: Shipping Clerk
Job Description
This role supports a premier job shop environment that handles extremely expensive, large-sized parts by managing shipping activities with precision and care. You will work closely with production and logistics teams to ensure all parts are prepared, packaged, documented, and shipped accurately and on time.
Responsibilities
Prepare outgoing shipments for extremely expensive, large-sized parts in a job shop environment, ensuring all items are handled with great care and accuracy.
Read and interpret blueprints and related documentation to verify part specifications, quantities, and shipping requirements.
Use hand and power tools safely to assist with preparing parts for shipment, including securing, bracing, or packaging components as needed.
Operate a sit-down forklift to move large and heavy parts, pallets, and materials within the shipping and warehouse areas.
Measure parts and materials accurately using a tape measure to confirm dimensions before packaging and shipment.
Use Excel to create, update, and maintain shipping logs, tracking sheets, and other shipment-related records.
Coordinate with internal teams to confirm shipping schedules, special handling requirements, and any customer-specific instructions.
Inspect shipments for completeness and accuracy, ensuring all required documentation and labels accompany each shipment.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe shipping area by following established housekeeping and safety procedures.
Follow all company policies and safety guidelines when using tools, forklifts, and other equipment in the shipping department.
Essential Skills
Proven experience working as a Shipping Clerk in a job shop or similar manufacturing environment.
Proficiency with hand and power tools used to prepare parts and materials for shipment.
Experience operating a sit-down forklift to move large and heavy parts safely.
Ability to accurately use a tape measure and other basic measuring tools.
Working knowledge of Excel for maintaining shipping records, logs, and tracking information.
Strong mechanical aptitude and comfort working around large, precision-machined parts.
Attention to detail and accuracy when handling high-value parts and documentation.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Previous experience in a premier job shop environment handling high-value, large-sized parts.
Comfort working in a structured shipping and logistics setting with defined procedures.
Ability to collaborate effectively with production, quality, and logistics teams.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple shipments and priorities.
Why Work Here?
Employees benefit from a highly supportive total rewards package that includes a strong retirement program with a 401(k) plan featuring up to 10% matching and an additional pension plan. The company offers extremely competitive benefits, a work uniform program, personal locker rooms, and an on-site cafeteria to support comfort and convenience. A 4x10 work schedule provides an attractive work-life balance, and employees are not required to supply their own quality tools, reflecting the organization's investment in a safe, well-equipped workplace.
Work Environment
The facility is climate-controlled and very clean, providing a comfortable and professional work setting. The environment is a premier job shop that works on extremely expensive, large-sized parts, requiring careful handling and attention to detail. Employees have access to a work uniform program, personal locker rooms, and an on-site cafeteria. The role operates on a 4x10 schedule, and the company provides the necessary quality tools and equipment, including sit-down forklifts, hand and power tools, and measuring devices, to perform the job safely and efficiently
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 - $24.00/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
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 Sep 5, 2026.
About Aerotek
Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.
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.
