Warehouse Clerk - 1st Shift - $20/hr-$23/hr
Job Description
The Warehouse Clerk supports day-to-day warehouse, shipping, receiving, inventory, and administrative operations within an aerospace and defense supply environment. This role processes import and export documentation, verifies incoming and outgoing shipments, maintains accurate inventory records, and prepares customer orders for shipment. The Warehouse Clerk also enters data into WMS/ERP systems, coordinates with internal teams, carriers, and brokers, and helps ensure on-time and compliant delivery of materials across borders.
Responsibilities
Receive incoming goods, verify shipments against purchase orders, and identify any damage, discrepancies, or shortages.
Prepare outbound shipments by packaging, labeling, and staging materials according to customer and carrier requirements.
Process and verify import and export documentation, including bills of lading, packing lists, customs forms, invoices, and related shipping documents.
Maintain accurate inventory records, perform regular cycle counts, and support periodic inventory audits using paper, clipboard, and system-based tools.
Process raw materials by receiving them into inventory, assigning VIN locations, and preparing them for cross-border movement and outbound shipment.
Pick, pack, label, and prepare customer orders to meet accuracy, quality, and packaging standards.
Enter shipment, receiving, inventory, and order information accurately into WMS/ERP systems, including Fulcrum, to maintain real-time visibility of stock and movements.
Coordinate with supervisors, warehouse teams, carriers, and vendors to resolve shipment issues and support on-time delivery.
Communicate with brokers and logistics partners, including coordinating with a broker and working with carriers such as UPS and FedEx for inbound and outbound shipments.
Support cross-border shipping activities by ensuring proper documentation, accurate inventory placement, and timely movement of goods between suppliers, in-house facilities, and outbound destinations.
Operate material handling equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks to move, load, and unload materials safely and efficiently, as required.
Handle shipping labels and documentation accurately to ensure traceability and compliance with internal and external requirements.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area while following warehouse procedures and safety guidelines.
Work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while meeting deadlines and maintaining high levels of accuracy and attention to detail.
Essential Skills
High school diploma or GED.
Warehouse, shipping, receiving, logistics, or inventory experience.
Experience with WMS or ERP systems, including data entry for shipments, receiving, inventory, and orders.
Basic computer and data entry skills.
Knowledge of inventory control processes, including cycle counts and inventory audits.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand, walk, or bend for extended periods.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Ability to work accurately in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish (required).
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Associate degree in logistics or business preferred.
Import and export documentation experience preferred.
Forklift experience preferred, including sit-down forklift operation.
Experience with material handling, including pallet jacks and general warehouse equipment.
Experience with inventory control in an aerospace and defense environment is beneficial.
Familiarity with cross-border shipping processes and documentation.
Experience using Fulcrum ERP for warehouse, inventory, and VIN location management.
Experience coordinating with brokers and carriers such as UPS and FedEx.
Strong communication skills to collaborate with supervisors, warehouse teams, carriers, vendors, and brokers.
Why Work Here?
Employees join a stable, employee-owned organization that values shared success and long-term growth. Team members have the opportunity to earn a quarterly bonus of up to 10% of salary when financial objectives are achieved, aligning individual efforts with company performance. The environment emphasizes collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement, offering a place where contributions are recognized and rewarded.
Work Environment
This role is based in a warehouse environment supporting aerospace and defense products moving from suppliers to in-house facilities and outbound destinations. The schedule follows a first shift, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with a standard 40-hour workweek and only rare occasions requiring extended hours. Work involves handling raw materials, performing inventory counts with paper and clipboard, and using Fulcrum ERP for warehouse, inventory, and VIN location management. The position includes coordinating cross-border shipments, working with brokers, and interacting with carriers such as UPS and FedEx. The environment is fast-paced and physically active, requiring regular lifting, standing, walking, and bending, as well as the use of material handling equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of San Diego, CA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $23.00/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 San Diego,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 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.
