Shipping And Receiving Clerk

Aerotek; Algona (IA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

HSA

Transportation benefits

Employee assistance

Job summary

Aerotek in Algona, IA is seeking a Shipping and Receiving Clerk for a contract role to manage distribution center transfers, ship orders, and oversee warehouse operations. Responsibilities include forklift handling, processing orders in WMS, cycle counts, and inventory tagging.

The position emphasizes on-site work with standard hours and potential overtime; benefits are offered as part of the role. Experience with warehouse software and MS Office is valued.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of warehouse experience.
• 1 year of forklift experience.
• 1 year of experience with a warehouse management system.
• Basic computer skills including shipping software and MS Office.
• Knowledge of inventory and inventory control.

Responsibilities

• Ship units to customers and manage distribution center transfers and stock orders.
• Organize and double-check printed orders from the sales department for accuracy.
• Load and unload trucks using a forklift and by hand.
• Process all orders in the Warehouse Management System (WMS).
• Communicate backorders to the warehouse lead or supervisor as necessary.
• Perform daily cycle counts on components and log them into the inventory management system.
• Enter daily inventory and tag purchased units.
• Maintain a clean and safe warehouse space.
• Assist with general warehouse duties such as stocking shelves, kitting, and maintaining general cleanliness.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Forklift experience

WMS experience

MS Office

Inventory control

Tools

WMS software

Job description

Job Title: Shipping and Receiving Clerk

Job Description

As a Shipping and Receiving Clerk, you will play a vital role in managing and organizing distribution center transfers and stock orders. You will be responsible for ensuring that all printed orders from the sales department are accurately organized and shipped. Your role will involve operating forklifts, loading and unloading trucks, processing orders in the Warehouse Management System, and maintaining a clean and safe warehouse environment.

Responsibilities

• Ship units to customers and manage distribution center transfers and stock orders.
• Organize and double-check printed orders from the sales department for accuracy.
• Load and unload trucks using a forklift and by hand.
• Process all orders in the Warehouse Management System (WMS).
• Communicate backorders to the warehouse lead or supervisor as necessary.
• Perform daily cycle counts on components and log them into the inventory management system.
• Enter daily inventory and tag purchased units.
• Maintain a clean and safe warehouse space.
• Assist with general warehouse duties such as stocking shelves, kitting, and maintaining general cleanliness.

Essential Skills

• At least 2 years of warehouse experience.
• 1 year of forklift experience.
• 1 year of experience with a warehouse management system.
• Basic computer skills including shipping software and MS Office.
• Knowledge of inventory and inventory control.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with warehouse inventory is a plus.
• Ability to operate pallet jacks and small electric hoists.
• Preparedness to work in various weather conditions.

Why Work Here?

This role offers opportunities for advancement, including the potential for a bonus once promoted to a lead position. Overtime is not typically capped, and you can learn everything on the job, eliminating the need for prior knowledge. Additionally, there are no layoffs, providing job stability.

Work Environment

This position is based in a manufacturing environment with assembly lines for transmission tear downs, alongside a warehouse for shipping and receiving products. The work environment is not climate-controlled. Regular hours are from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday, with potential for overtime requiring early starts or late finishes. Be prepared to occasionally work outdoors in inclement weather due to outside storage access.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Algona, IA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $18.00/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 jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable 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 Algona, IA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 4, 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.

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.