Shipping And Receiving Clerk

Aerotek; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Aerotek in Grand Prairie, TX is seeking a Shipping and Receiving Clerk for the first shift to prepare orders, manage packages, and maintain thorough documentation in the warehouse and SAP systems.

This role combines hands-on packing and data‑entry work with advanced administrative duties, including reporting and communication with internal teams. Expect overtime and weekend work during peak periods, with a clear path to permanent placement.

Qualifications

• Experience in a warehouse or shipping and receiving environment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds repetitively and 20-30 pounds regularly while standing and walking.
• Proficiency with computer systems for data entry, documentation, and label printing.
• SAP experience strongly preferred for order and inventory management.
• Ability to prepare, enter, and maintain accurate tracking information and shipping documentation.
• Competence in performing advanced administrative tasks, including preparing complex reports and presentations.
• Ability to analyze data using various software packages and databases.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in following SOPs and guidelines.
• Effective written communication for emails and documentation.
• Willingness to work overtime and weekends during backlog periods.

Responsibilities

• Prepare orders for shipment with accurate packaging.
• Enter tracking information, generate documentation, and print shipping labels.
• Perform shipping and receiving tasks in the warehouse.
• Open, inspect, and re-box incoming packages.
• Communicate with procurement on incoming materials and order status.
• Enter data into SAP and other databases to maintain records.
• Document order details and inventory movements in the system.
• Prepare complex reports and presentations.
• Analyze data to support departmental processes.
• Follow established methods and procedures to complete tasks.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Heavy lifting

Data entry

SAP

Shipping documentation

Attention to detail

Communication

Overtime willingness

Tools

SAP

Job description

Shipping and Receiving Clerk

1st Shift - $17.40hr

Job Description

The Shipping and Receiving Clerk prepares customer orders for shipment, manages incoming packages, and maintains accurate documentation in the warehouse and computer systems. This role combines hands‑on work such as lifting, packaging, and re-boxing with advanced administrative responsibilities including data entry, reporting, and communication with internal teams. The position requires frequent use of SAP and other software tools to ensure that all shipping, receiving, and inventory processes follow established standard operating procedures and customer guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare orders for shipment by packaging products accurately and securely.
• Use computer systems to enter tracking information, generate documentation, and print shipping labels.
• Perform shipping and receiving activities in the warehouse, including picking and packing orders.
• Open, inspect, and re-box incoming packages in accordance with standard operating procedures and customer guidelines.
• Send emails and communicate with the procurement team regarding incoming materials and order status.
• Enter all relevant information into SAP and other databases throughout the day to maintain accurate records.
• Document order details and inventory movements in the computer system in a timely and precise manner.
• Carry out advanced administrative responsibilities, including preparation of more complex reports and presentations.
• Analyze data using various software packages and databases to support departmental processes.
• Determine methods and procedures used to accomplish assigned tasks within the complete process of the department or division.
• Work on feet throughout the day while lifting 2050 pounds regularly and repetitively as needed.
• Support reduction of backlog by working overtime and weekends during periods of high volume.
• Follow all standard operating procedures, customer requirements, and internal guidelines for shipping, receiving, and documentation.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area within the warehouse.
• Collaborate with team members and other departments to ensure smooth and efficient workflow.

Essential Skills

• Experience working in a warehouse or shipping and receiving environment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds repetitively and 2030 pounds regularly while standing and walking throughout the day.
• Strong proficiency using computer systems for data entry, documentation, and label printing.
• SAP experience strongly preferred, with the ability to use SAP throughout the workday for order and inventory management.
• Ability to prepare, enter, and maintain accurate tracking information and shipping documentation.
• Competence in performing advanced administrative tasks, including preparing complex reports and presentations.
• Ability to analyze data using various software packages and databases.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when following standard operating procedures and customer guidelines.
• Effective written communication skills for sending emails and documenting information.
• Capability to determine and follow appropriate methods and procedures to accomplish tasks.
• Willingness and ability to work overtime and weekends for several months when needed.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience as a shipping and receiving clerk, warehouse associate, or similar role.
• Familiarity with standard operating procedures in a warehouse or logistics environment.
• Comfort working in a partially climate-controlled warehouse setting.
• Ability to manage a high workload during periods of backlog, including working approximately 60+ hours per week in the short term.
• Strong organizational skills to handle multiple tasks and maintain orderly documentation.
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with procurement and other internal teams.

Why Work Here?

This opportunity offers a blend of hands‑on warehouse work and advanced administrative responsibilities, allowing you to develop both operational and analytical skills. You will gain extensive experience with SAP and other software tools while contributing to a critical logistics process. The role provides exposure to complex departmental workflows, giving you the chance to become a specialist in a complete process of significant importance. Over time, the schedule transitions from a high-volume overtime period to a standard 40-hour work week, supporting long-term work‑life balance.

Work Environment

The role is based on site in a partially climate‑controlled warehouse environment. You will spend the majority of your time in the warehouse, working on your feet throughout the day and handling packages that weigh between 20 and 50 pounds. The standard schedule runs from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with the expectation of overtime and weekend work for approximately 36 months to reduce backlog, resulting in about 60+ hours per week during that period. After the backlog is reduced, the schedule returns to a typical 40‑hour work week. You will work with SAP and other computer systems regularly, balancing physical tasks such as packaging and re-boxing with administrative duties and data entry in an on‑site, structured warehouse setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Grand Prairie, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $17.40 - $17.40/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 & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long‑term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Grand Prairie,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 15, 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.