Shipping Clerk

Aerotek; Plymouth (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a Freight Shipping Clerk for our Plymouth, MN site. You will coordinate outbound shipments, prepare labels, and manage packing and shipping documentation in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

Responsibilities include using FedEx Freight Manager, RF scanning, and warehouse management systems to ensure accurate shipment details, inventory accuracy, and timely delivery. This role offers full-time hours in a temperature-controlled facility with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of freight shipping experience.
• Proficiency with FedEx Freight Manager and shipping labels.
• Able to lift up to 40 lbs regularly.
• Experience with warehouse shipping/receiving processes.
• Familiarity with RF scanners and inventory records.
• Comfort with carriers like FedEx, FedEx Freight and UPS.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all outgoing shipments and ensure accuracy in systems.
• Enter delivery addresses, pallet dimensions and weights for cost calculation.
• Create labels for FedEx and other carriers.
• Package products securely for shipment and assist with picking.
• Operate RF scanners and WMS for bin transfers and inventory updates.
• Perform cycle counts and inventory control to maintain stock accuracy.
• Move pallets using pallet jacks and ensure safe handling.
• Support inbound/outbound logistics including unloading and receiving.

Skills

Freight shipping experience

FedEx Freight Manager

Lift 40 lbs

Shipping & receiving

Freight management

Basic computer skills

Order picking & packing

RF scanners

Pallet jacks

Inventory control

Inbound/outbound freight

Carriers: FedEx/UPS

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Title: Freight Shipping Clerk

Job Description

This role is responsible for coordinating and processing all outgoing shipments, ensuring accurate freight information in both FedEx Freight Manager and the internal warehouse management system. The Freight Shipping Clerk prepares, packages, and labels products for shipment, assists with order picking and receiving, and supports general warehouse operations in a clean, organized, and temperature-controlled environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all outgoing shipments and ensure shipment details are accurate in FedEx Freight Manager and the internal system.

• Enter and verify delivery addresses, pallet dimensions, and pallet weights to calculate and coordinate shipping costs accurately.

• Create shipping and freight labels for FedEx and other carriers as required.

• Package products securely, including shrink wrapping and banding pallets to prepare them for shipment.

• Lift and move products and pallets weighing up to 40 lbs as part of daily shipping and warehouse activities.

• Assist with order picking duties as needed, using a push cart to pick products throughout the warehouse.

• Work with the warehouse management system to perform bin transfers, including placing small parts into bins, scanning them into the system, and transferring them into the new warehouse management system.

• Use an RF scanner to scan products into a laptop, ensuring accurate tracking and documentation of picked items.

• Pack and label products accurately for shipment after picking and scanning are complete.

• Assist with receiving products once trained, including unloading, verifying, and processing inbound shipments.

• Support freight management activities for outbound shipments using carriers such as FedEx, FedEx Freight, UPS, and others.

• Perform inventory-related tasks such as inventory control and cycle counts to maintain accurate stock records.

• Operate basic warehouse equipment, such as pallet jacks and push carts, to move products safely and efficiently.

• Contribute to inbound and outbound logistics activities, including unloading containers and preparing orders for dispatch.

• Maintain an organized, clean, and safe work area while following warehouse procedures and guidelines.

Essential Skills

• At least 2 years of freight shipping experience.

• Proficiency using FedEx Freight Manager, including entering shipment details and generating labels.

• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs regularly as part of shipping and warehouse duties.

• Experience with shipping and receiving processes in a warehouse environment.

• Hands‑on experience with freight management and coordination of outbound shipments.

• Basic computer skills, including working with shipping systems and warehouse management tools.

• Experience with order picking and packing in a distribution or pick‑and‑pack environment.

• Familiarity with using RF scanners to scan products and update inventory records.

• Ability to operate pallet jacks and handle pallets safely.

• Knowledge of inventory control practices, including cycle counts and stock accuracy.

• Experience working with inbound and outbound freight, including unloading and receiving shipments.

• Comfort working with carriers such as FedEx, FedEx Freight, and UPS.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in a pick‑and‑pack distribution environment handling small parts such as washers, frames, decals, belts, and similar components.

• Familiarity with warehouse management systems, including performing bin transfers and updating inventory locations.

• Exposure to SAP or similar inventory and warehouse management software.

• Experience using push carts and other manual material handling equipment in a warehouse setting.

• Experience in inventory control, including conducting cycle counts and reconciling stock discrepancies.

• Experience working with inbound logistics, including unloading containers and processing incoming products.

• Ability to adapt to different warehouse tasks such as kitting, picking, receiving, and shipping as needed.

• Strong attention to detail when verifying addresses, weights, dimensions, and labels for outgoing shipments.

Why Work Here?

You will work in a small, organized warehouse environment that offers a laid‑back and supportive atmosphere. The role provides clear opportunities to grow into higher‑level warehouse positions, giving you a path to advance your skills and responsibilities over time. You can expect paid time off and annual raises, reflecting a commitment to rewarding consistent performance and long‑term contribution.

Work Environment

The position is based in a small, organized, and temperature‑controlled warehouse environment. You will work a daytime schedule from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., handling shipping, picking, packing, and receiving tasks. The facility uses a warehouse management system, RF scanners, laptops, pallet jacks, and push carts to manage inventory and move products efficiently. The environment emphasizes order, cleanliness, and safety while maintaining a relaxed, practical atmosphere suited to hands‑on warehouse work.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Plymouth, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $25.00/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 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 & 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 Plymouth,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 19, 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.