Shipping And Receiving Clerk

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Shipping and Receiving Associate - $18/hr - 6am-2:30pm M-F Job Description The Shipping and Receiving Associate supports day-to-day warehouse operations by accurately packing, weighing, labeling, and documenting materials for shipment or storage. This role ensures that all outgoing and incoming goods meet quality standards, follow company packaging guidelines, and move efficiently through the facility. The position operates on a first-shift schedule from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM and plays a key part in maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work area. Responsibilities Pack, weigh, and label completed items accurately for shipment or storage according to company standards. Follow all company guidelines and procedures related to packaging and shipping. Identify defective items, remove them from circulation, and dispose of them according to established processes. Use packaging materials and tools properly, including hand tools, glues, nails, padding, and related supplies. Prepare shipments using carrier systems such as FedEx and UPS, and set up trucks or messenger services as needed. Load and unload trucks safely and efficiently, ensuring products are handled with care. Perform general material handling tasks, including picking orders, staging materials, and moving products throughout the warehouse. Operate warehouse equipment such as pallet jacks, walkies, or sit-down forklifts when qualified and authorized. Keep complete and accurate records of all materials that move through the warehouse, including incoming and outgoing shipments. Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area, including regular housekeeping of workstations and surrounding spaces. Collaborate with team members and follow direction from leadership to meet daily production and shipping goals. Adhere to all safety policies and procedures while working in a manufacturing environment. Essential Skills Previous shipping and receiving experience in a warehouse or manufacturing environment. Hands-on experience with unloading and loading trucks or other delivery vehicles. Experience setting up trucks and messenger services for outbound shipments. Ability to perform material handling tasks such as picking, packing, loading, and unloading. Capability to use basic packaging tools and materials, including hand tools, glues, nails, and padding. Strong attention to detail to ensure accurate labeling, documentation, and quality control of shipments. Ability to maintain accurate records of materials and shipments. Comfort working in a manufacturing environment with exposure to production processes. Reliability in working a first-shift schedule from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM. Additional Skills & Qualifications Experience operating walkie or pallet jack equipment. Experience operating a sit-down forklift in a warehouse or manufacturing setting. Familiarity with FedEx and UPS shipping systems or similar carrier platforms. Ability to adapt to learning new tasks and cross-train in multiple warehouse functions. Why Work Here? The organization offers a supportive environment where team members can learn multiple skills and become versatile contributors across the facility. There is a strong focus on internal promotion, creating clear paths for advancement as employees grow and take on additional responsibilities. Overtime opportunities may become available, providing the chance to increase earnings while gaining more experience. The smaller facility size encourages close collaboration, cross-training, and recognition for individual contributions. Work Environment This role is based in a manufacturing environment that includes exposure to an ink smell, which is managed and controlled within the facility. The workplace emphasizes safety and has measures in place to address environmental conditions. Team members work on a first-shift schedule from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM and perform tasks such as packaging, loading, unloading, and operating material handling equipment. The environment is active and hands-on, with a focus on maintaining a clean, orderly, and efficient warehouse space. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Mount Prospect, IL. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $19.00/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 Mount Prospect,IL.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jun 23, 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.

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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.

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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.