Shipping And Receiving Clerk

Aerotek; Pleasanton (CA); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

HSA

Transportation benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Aerotek in Pleasanton, CA seeks a Shipping and Receiving Clerk to support production by handling materials, verifying shipments, and maintaining inventory records.

The role involves operating forklifts, packing, staging outbound shipments, and using ERP for receipts; it requires attention to detail and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience in shipping and receiving operations.
• Operate forklifts and hand trucks safely.
• Proficient in stretch wrap and banders.
• Experience with ERP systems for receipts.
• Strong attention to detail in inventory control.

Responsibilities

• Move materials using lift trucks to designated areas.
• Package, label, and stage outbound shipments.
• Receive and verify raw materials against packing slips.
• Record receipts in ERP and perform put-away.
• Support kitting and material flow within the facility.

Skills

Shipping & Receiving

Forklift operation

Stretch wrap

Production environment

Electrical aptitude

Inventory handling

ERP software

Quality control

Job description

Job Title: Shipping and Receiving Clerk

Job Description

The Shipping and Receiving Clerk plays a key role in supporting production operations by accurately handling incoming and outgoing materials, maintaining inventory locations, and ensuring that all shipping and receiving activities follow established procedures, safety regulations, and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Operate lift trucks and hand trucks to move, hoist, and transport materials to the appropriate departments or designated areas.

• Operate stretch wrap machines and banders to securely package materials and finished goods.

• Unpack, examine, and route incoming shipments, rejecting damaged items and recording any shortages or discrepancies.

• Physically receive raw materials and validate them against supplier packing slips to ensure accuracy.

• Perform the Receipt of Goods process using the companywide ERP software to record incoming materials.

• Execute the put-away process to move received parts to their designated physical inventory locations.

• Participate in material kitting activities to support production, assembly, and sub-assembly operations as needed.

• Prepare outbound shipments, including packing, labeling, and staging materials for pickup or delivery.

• Maintain inventory locations both physically and digitally, ensuring that records are accurate and up to date.

• Keep the work area, equipment, and storage locations in a clean, organized, and safe condition.

• Follow prescribed safety regulations and company procedures while operating equipment and handling materials.

• Support logistics activities related to shipping, receiving, kitting, and material flow within the facility.

Essential Skills

• Experience in shipping and receiving operations, including handling incoming and outgoing materials.

• Ability to operate lift trucks and hand trucks safely to move and hoist materials within the facility.

• Proficiency in using stretch wrap machines and banders for secure packing and palletizing.

• Hands-on experience with production, assembly, and sub-assembly environments.

• Basic mechanical and electrical aptitude to work around wiring, schematics, and control panel components.

• Ability to unpack, inspect, and route incoming shipments, identify damaged items, and record shortages accurately.

• Experience validating materials against supplier packing slips and performing receipt transactions.

• Comfort using ERP or similar companywide software systems to complete the Receipt of Goods process and maintain inventory records.

• Strong attention to detail when performing put-away tasks and maintaining accurate inventory locations.

• Capability to perform picking, packing, and kitting tasks to support manufacturing and logistics.

• Commitment to following safety regulations and maintaining a clean and orderly work area.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Familiarity with logistics processes, including material flow, kitting, and distribution.

• Exposure to environments involving mechanical and electrical assemblies, wiring, and schematics.

• Experience working in or around UL508A panel shop or similar manufacturing settings is beneficial.

• Comfort working with digital inventory systems and basic computer applications.

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced production environment.

• Quality-focused mindset with an emphasis on accuracy and reliability in all shipping and receiving activities.

Why Work Here?

You will work in a brand new, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility that emphasizes quality, innovation, and continuous improvement. The organization leverages the highest quality components and the latest design technologies, supported by an expansive network of manufacturers, distributors, vendors, and customers. With over three decades of experience and recognized compliance with UL and ISO standards, you join a stable, well-established operation that supports diverse industries such as semiconductor, HVAC, pharmaceutical, alternative energy, amusement parks, and industrial controls. This environment offers the opportunity to grow your skills in a modern setting while contributing to high-impact products across multiple markets.

Work Environment

The role is based in a brand new, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Pleasanton, CA, focused on custom controls, power distribution, control panels, and amusement ride control products. The environment is production-oriented, with exposure to mechanical and electrical assemblies, wiring, schematics, and kitting activities. Work involved using lift trucks, hand trucks, stretch wrap machines, banders, and ERP software to manage materials and inventory. The facility operates with a strong emphasis on quality and compliance, including UL508A and UL1741 registration and ISO9001:2000 standards. You will work in a clean, organized, and safety-conscious setting where maintaining orderly work areas and following prescribed safety regulations is a core expectation.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $26.00/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 & 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 hybrid position in Pleasanton,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 15, 2026.

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.

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.