Shipping Receiving Clerk

Talentify; Benicia (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) plan

Weekly pay

Job summary

Talentify is seeking a Shipping and Receiving Clerk in Benicia, CA to manage material flow in a manufacturing setting. You will inspect, store, and document incoming materials and prepare items for production or shipment, collaborating with multiple teams to ensure on-time delivery.

The role requires accurate data entry, use of ERP systems, and safe operation of material-handling equipment. This onsite position offers stability and growth in a busy warehouse environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in shipping, receiving, warehouse, or material handling in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Ability to read POs, BOMs, packing slips, and receiving documents.
• Proficiency with inventory records and ERP systems for tracking materials.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, and verify incoming materials against documentation.
• Label, store, and organize materials for accurate inventory control.
• Process and document inbound/outbound shipments and freight coordination.
• Read build packets and pick lists to determine material requirements for production.
• Move and stage materials using forklifts or pallet jacks safely.
• Maintain accurate records and communicate discrepancies promptly.

Skills

Attention to detail

Inventory accuracy

Communication

Organizational skills

Tools

RF scanner

Job description

Job Title: Shipping and Receiving Clerk

Job Description

The Shipping and Receiving Clerk supports the efficient flow of materials and finished equipment within a manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for receiving and inspecting mechanical and electrical components, hardware, raw materials, and production supplies; organizing and maintaining accurate inventory; picking and staging materials for production; and preparing completed equipment for outbound shipment. The clerk collaborates closely with manufacturing, engineering, purchasing, and project teams to ensure that materials are available in the right place at the right time to support production schedules and customer deliveries.

Responsibilities

• Receive mechanical components, electrical parts, hardware, raw materials, and production supplies in a timely and accurate manner.
• Open crates, boxes, and shipping containers and inspect incoming materials for correct quantity, condition, and accuracy against documentation.
• Compare received materials with purchase orders, packing slips, and receiving documents to verify completeness and correctness.
• Record received quantities and complete all required receiving documentation in an accurate and organized way.
• Label and identify incoming materials clearly to ensure accurate storage, tracking, and retrieval.
• Read build packets, bills of material (BOMs), pick lists, and work orders to determine material requirements for production.
• Move materials to designated stock, staging, or assembly areas using appropriate material-handling equipment.
• Organize parts and materials in racks, shelves, bins, and other designated storage locations to maintain a clean and efficient warehouse layout.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and stock locations to support inventory control and material tracking.
• Pick components and hardware to support production requirements and ensure timely availability of materials for assembly.
• Stage materials for manufacturing according to production schedules and work orders.
• Relocate completed equipment as production requirements change, ensuring safe and efficient movement of large or crated items.
• Stage completed machines, robotic workcells, control panels, and other assemblies for shipment.
• Package and protect equipment and materials for shipment, ensuring they are secure and appropriately labeled.
• Coordinate inbound and outbound freight shipments, including scheduling carrier pickups and confirming delivery windows.
• Track shipments and maintain accurate shipping documentation for traceability and customer service.
• Verify outbound shipments for accuracy, completeness, and on-time departure.
• Safely move large or crated equipment using forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material-handling equipment.
• Communicate inventory, receiving, or shipping discrepancies promptly to appropriate team members.
• Work collaboratively with production, purchasing, engineering, and project teams to resolve material issues and support smooth operations.
• Previous experience in shipping, receiving, warehouse, inventory, or material handling within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Ability to read and interpret purchase orders, packing slips, bills of material (BOMs), pick lists, work orders, and shipping documents.
• Proficiency in receiving and inspecting incoming materials for quantity, condition, and accuracy.
• Demonstrated ability to accurately identify, count, pick, stage, and verify materials and components.
• Comfort working with both mechanical and electrical components and assemblies.
• Experience using material-handling equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks safely.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with a focus on inventory accuracy.
• Ability to maintain accurate inventory records, perform cycle counts, and support inventory control processes.
• Experience preparing and verifying outbound shipments, including packaging, labeling, and staging materials and equipment.
• Ability to work from and understand build packets, BOMs, work orders, and pick lists in support of production.
• Comfort working in an industrial or manufacturing environment around machinery and large custom assemblies.
• Effective communication skills to report inventory, receiving, or shipping discrepancies and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with inventory or ERP systems for tracking materials and transactions.
• RF or handheld scanner experience for inventory management and material tracking.
• Experience coordinating freight carriers, including scheduling pickups and tracking shipments.
• Background in supporting production or assembly teams with timely material supply.
• Experience handling large, crated, or custom-built equipment safely and efficiently.
• Exposure to automation, robotics, machinery, or control-panel manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with bill of materials (BOM) structures and their use in manufacturing and assembly.
• Strong documentation skills to maintain clear, accurate, and organized records of shipping, receiving, and inventory activities.
• Proactive, detail-oriented mindset with a focus on accuracy, safety, and reliability.

Why Work Here?

You will join a manufacturing environment where operations, engineering, and project teams work closely together to deliver complex equipment and custom assemblies. The role offers the opportunity to work with advanced machinery and automation-related products while building broad experience in shipping, receiving, and inventory control. You will contribute directly to on-time production and customer deliveries, gain exposure to ERP and material‑handling systems, and develop skills that support long‑term growth in logistics and manufacturing operations. The culture emphasizes collaboration, clear communication, and a strong commitment to safety and quality.

This role is based in an industrial manufacturing setting that involves regular interaction with machinery, robotic workcells, control panels, and large custom‑built equipment. Work takes place in a warehouse and production environment with racks, shelves, bins, and designated staging and assembly areas. The position requires frequent use of material‑handling equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, and RF or handheld scanners, as well as working with computers or ERP systems for inventory and shipping documentation. The work involves standing, walking, and moving materials throughout the facility, and handling both mechanical and electrical components. You will work closely with production, purchasing, engineering, and project teams in a fast‑paced environment that values safety, organization, and accurate documentation. Appropriate industrial work attire is expected to support safe and efficient operations.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $27.00 - $30.00/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)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 16, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Benicia,CA.

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.

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