Shipping and Receiving Clerk

Talentify; Compton (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a Shipping and Receiving Associate in Compton, CA to support aerospace manufacturing operations. You will move parts between painting and chem mill, prepare shipments, and maintain accurate inventory using RF scanners in a hands-on warehouse setting.

The role emphasizes safe forklift operations, precise documentation, and efficient staging of products for timely delivery in a fully onsite environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in shipping and receiving within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in aerospace manufacturing or processing is strongly preferred.
• Hands-on forklift experience with the ability to operate forklifts safely in a warehouse setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist in painting and chem mill departments by moving parts and materials.
• Prepare parts and products for shipping and receiving, including grinding and deburring as needed.
• Stage products for delivery, ensuring clear labeling and on-time dispatch.
• Unload incoming product and materials, verify quantities and conditions.
• Load outgoing product onto trucks, ensuring secure placement.
• Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment safely.
• Perform general shipping and receiving tasks, including checking orders and updating records.
• Handle warehouse inventory by counting and organizing stock.

Skills

Shipping knowledge

Forklift operation

Inventory control

RF scanners

Grind & deburr

Customer service

Parts handling

Safety procedures

Tools

RF scanners

Job description

Job Title: Shipping and Receiving Associate

This role focuses on supporting shipping and receiving operations within a manufacturing environment, ideally in aerospace. You will assist team members in the painting and chem mill departments by moving parts, preparing products for shipment, and ensuring accurate inventory and material handling throughout the warehouse.

Responsibilities

• Assist employees in the painting and chem mill departments by safely moving parts and materials throughout the facility.
• Prepare parts and products for shipping and receiving, including grinding and deburring when necessary to meet quality standards.
• Stage products for delivery so that orders are organized, clearly labeled, and ready for on-time dispatch.
• Unload incoming product and materials from trucks and other vehicles, verifying quantities and condition as required.
• Load outgoing product onto trucks or other transportation, ensuring secure and proper placement to prevent damage in transit.
• Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment safely to move, stack, and organize inventory in the warehouse.
• Perform general shipping and receiving tasks, including checking orders, confirming documentation, and updating records.
• Handle warehouse inventory by counting, organizing, and maintaining accurate inventory control.
• Use RF scanners or similar devices to track inventory movements, pick orders, and update stock levels.
• Pick and package materials and products according to shipping requirements and customer specifications.
• Provide basic customer service support related to shipping and receiving, ensuring that internal and external stakeholders receive accurate information about orders and deliveries.
• Support overall warehouse operations by maintaining a clean, organized work area and following all safety procedures.

Essential Skills

• Previous experience in shipping and receiving within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in aerospace manufacturing or processing is strongly preferred.
• Hands-on forklift experience with the ability to operate forklifts safely in a warehouse setting.
• Knowledge of warehouse operations, including inventory handling and material movement.
• Ability to perform grinding and deburring tasks on parts when required.
• Experience unloading and loading product and staging items for delivery.
• Basic customer service skills related to shipping and receiving inquiries.
• Capability to use RF scanners or similar devices for inventory tracking and order picking.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in inventory control and documentation.
• Ability to perform physical material handling tasks, including lifting, moving, and organizing parts.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in aerospace processing or aerospace manufacturing is ideal.
• Forklift certification is highly beneficial.
• Familiarity with warehouse inventory management processes and systems.
• Experience with picking, packaging, and material handling in a warehouse environment.
• Experience in inventory control and warehouse organization.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced manufacturing setting with changing priorities.

Why Work Here?

You will join a stable manufacturing organization that offers the opportunity to transition to a direct, long-term role. The company provides exposure to aerospace operations, supports skill development in shipping, receiving, and material handling, and values reliability, safety, and teamwork in a hands‑on environment.

Work Environment

You will work in a manufacturing facility that processes aerospace parts, supporting painting and chem mill departments and related operations. The environment is warehouse-based and production-focused, involving regular use of forklifts, RF scanners, and other material handling equipment. Work is hands‑on and may involve standing, lifting, moving parts, and performing grinding and deburring tasks. The setting emphasizes safety procedures, accurate inventory handling, and efficient staging of products for delivery.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Compton, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $17.50 - $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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Compton,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 18, 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.