Shipping and Receiving Clerk

Talentify; Columbia City (IN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

401(k) plan

Medical and dental coverage

Steel toe footwear reimbursement

Job summary

Aerotek is hiring a Shipping and Receiving Clerk for an on-site role in Columbia City, IN. The position focuses on safely handling incoming and outgoing shipments within a clean, quiet industrial manufacturing environment, including loading, unloading, packing, inventory, and material handling.

You will operate conveyors, stack and wrap pallets, and use a forklift while following safety standards. Expect 12-hour shifts on a 2-2-3 schedule, with day and night rotations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs as part of regular duties.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written instructions.
• Reliable with steady job tenure and commitment.
• Must wear steel-toe footwear per safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload boxes from pallets onto conveyors according to procedures.
• Review instructions to determine how shipments should be placed on the conveyor.
• Operate conveyor line to sort and stage items.
• Stack and wrap pallets for storage or outbound shipment.
• Use a forklift to move pallets and materials safely.
• Perform shipping and receiving duties including packing and inventory verification.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and follow safety guidelines.

Skills

Forklift experience

Conveyor system experience

Pallet wrapping

Attention to detail

Safety compliance

Tools

Conveyor belts

Pallet wrapping equipment

Forklift operation

Job description

About this job

Job Title: Shipping and Receiving Clerk

Job Description

This role focuses on safely and efficiently handling incoming and outgoing shipments within a clean, quiet industrial manufacturing environment. You will load and unload boxes, operate conveyor lines, build and wrap pallets, and support accurate inventory and material handling processes to ensure products move through the facility correctly and on time.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload boxes from pallets onto conveyor belts according to established procedures and placement guidelines.
• Review and follow written instructions and reference materials to determine how each type of shipment should be placed on the conveyor.
• Work on the conveyor line to handle items as they come out of processing, ensuring they are correctly sorted and staged.
• Stack finished items onto pallets in an organized and stable manner to prepare them for storage or outbound shipment.
• Wrap pallets securely to maintain load integrity during transport and storage.
• Use a forklift to move pallets and materials within the facility when required, following all safety standards.
• Lift items up to 40 lbs as needed, while rotating between heavy and non-heavy tasks to maintain safe and sustainable work practices.
• Perform general shipping and receiving duties, including packing, packaging, picking, and verifying materials.
• Support accurate inventory and material handling processes to ensure shipments are correctly documented and tracked.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area and follow all safety guidelines, including proper use of required footwear.
• At least 2 years of experience in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience in shipping and receiving, packing, packaging, inventory, material handling, and picking.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs as part of regular job duties.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written instructions and procedures accurately.
• Consistent and steady job tenure, showing reliability and commitment.
• Ability to work safely in a warehouse or manufacturing setting, including the use of steel toe footwear.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Forklift experience is beneficial but not required; comprehensive training on sit-down forklifts will be provided.
• Comfort working with conveyor systems and pallet wrapping equipment.
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts on a 2-2-3 schedule (both day and night shifts are used in this environment).

Why Work Here?

Employees benefit from a supportive environment that invests in their long-term well-being through a 401(k) plan with matching contributions, comprehensive medical and dental coverage, and regular company engagement events. The facility offers convenient vending machines with complimentary food and drinks, as well as steel toe reimbursement, reflecting a strong commitment to employee safety, comfort, and satisfaction.

The work takes place in a clean, very quiet industrial manufacturing facility that operates on a 2-2-3 shift schedule, with 12-hour day shifts from 5:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and night shifts from 5:00 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. The role involves working around conveyor systems, pallets, and forklifts in a well-organized warehouse setting. Tasks include both heavy and lighter lifting, with rotation to reduce strain. Steel toe footwear is required, and reimbursement is provided to support compliance with safety standards.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Columbia City, IN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/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)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 11, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Columbia City,IN.

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.