Shipping and Receiving Clerk

Talentify; Romeoville (IL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Aerotek is hiring for a Shipping and Receiving Specialist in Romeoville, IL. The role uses voice picking, robotic tools, and conveyors to accurately assemble orders, verify shipments, and print labels.

It requires attention to detail, strong communication, and the ability to work with RF scanners and automated systems. The position is contract-to-hire, onsite, with shifts ranging from early mornings to nights, and pay in the $19.50–$21.50 per hour range.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Entry-level experience; no prior warehouse experience required.
• RF scanners/computers or automated systems experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accurately pick customer orders with automated technologies.
• Assemble and package merchandise with attention to detail.
• Perform final quality checks and brand-specific packaging.
• Verify received and outbound merchandise against manifests and tickets.
• Tally shipments and record overages or shortages.
• Place merchandise into designated pick locations and confirm inventory using RF scanners.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area; dispose of packing materials.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

RF scanners

Computers

Automated warehousing systems

Job description

Shipping And Receiving Clerk

Job Title: Shipping and Receiving SpecialistJob Description

The Shipping and Receiving Specialist is responsible for accurately picking customer orders using advanced technologies such as voice picking, robotic tools, and conveyor systems across large facility areas. This role involves assembling boxes, packaging merchandise, and performing final quality checks on orders, including brand-specific gift packaging services. Additionally, the specialist verifies received and outbound merchandise against manifests and tickets, tallies shipments, and records any overages or shortages. The role also involves placing merchandise into designated pick locations and confirming inventory using handheld RF scanners to print put-away, picking, and shipping labels. Maintaining a clean and safe work environment through general housekeeping duties is also essential.

Responsibilities

• Accurately pick customer orders using automated technologies.
• Assemble boxes and package merchandise with attention to detail.
• Perform final quality checks and brand-specific gift packaging services.
• Verify received and outbound merchandise against manifests and tickets.
• Tally shipments and record overages or shortages.
• Place merchandise into designated pick locations and confirm inventory using handheld RF scanners.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area by disposing of packing materials and pallets.
• Order picking
• Warehouse inventory management
• Warehouse packing
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Physical capability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and lift up to 50 lbs
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent (preferred)
• Entry-level experience (no prior distribution or warehouse experience required)
• Experience or comfort working with handheld RF scanners, computers, or automated warehouse systems (preferred)

Why Work Here?

Join a dynamic team where your contributions are valued and opportunities for growth abound. Embrace a collaborative and supportive work environment that encourages continuous improvement. Benefit from a diverse and inclusive culture that prioritizes employee well‑being and development.

The role operates within a distribution setting, exposing employees to varying temperatures, concrete floors, dust, odors, and potential mechanical, electrical, or chemical hazards. Shifts include 1st Shift (Tuesday-Friday 5am-3:30pm), 2nd Shift (Monday-Thursday 4pm-2:30am), Weekend Days (Saturday-Monday 5am-5pm), and Weekend Nights (Friday-Sunday 5pm-5am). During the Thanksgiving-Christmas period, employees work 6 days a week, totaling 60 hours. A $1 shift differential applies to all 2nd and 3rd shifts, while a $2 shift differential is provided for 4th and 5th shifts.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Romeoville, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.50 - $21.50/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 13, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Romeoville,IL.

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.