Warehouse Shipping & Receiving Specialist

Talentify; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision benefits

401(k) plan

Job summary

Aerotek is hiring a Shipping and Receiving Clerk for a contract-to-hire role in Des Plaines, IL. You will stage, pick, pack, and ship materials in a steel and stainless environment, using sit-down forklifts, cherry pickers, RF scanners, and SAP-based systems.

The role requires heavy lifting, standing throughout shifts, and close attention to safety and inventory controls. This onsite position offers weekly pay and benefits through Aerotek.

Qualifications

• 23 years of shipping and receiving experience in a distribution or manufacturing warehouse.
• Proficiency with shipping systems and printing labels.
• Basic math skills and tape measure proficiency.
• Ability to operate sit-down forklifts and cherry pickers.
• Experience with SAP or ERP systems and RF scanners.
• Strong written logs and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Utilize sit-down forklifts and cherry pickers to stage shipments and move materials safely throughout the warehouse.
• Use computers to access shipping systems and print labels from carrier manifests, including UPS and similar platforms.
• Pick orders accurately using pick sheets, RF scanners, and warehouse inventory systems to ensure correct items and quantities.
• Perform heavy lifting of items up to 50 pounds, and request assistance and use magnets, hoists, straps, forklifts, or the buddy system for items over 50 pounds.
• Pack orders securely and prepare them for shipment, verifying each order against shipping documents to ensure accuracy.
• Work with another associate to put stock away in designated rack locations, maintaining organized and efficient storage.
• Handle shipping and receiving activities including unloading incoming materials, checking items, and stocking them appropriately.
• Pull and stage orders in the shipping/loading area near the warehouse docks for outbound shipments.
• Conduct cycle counts and assist with inventory control to maintain accurate warehouse inventory records.
• Use SAP or similar systems, RF scanners, and basic computer applications to record transactions and update inventory.
• Measure parts using a tape measure and perform basic math to count parts and verify quantities.
• Complete written logs and documentation related to shipping, receiving, and inventory activities with clear and accurate information.
• Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors to coordinate daily tasks and resolve issues.
• Follow all safety procedures, including proper use of steel-toed shoes, safety glasses, ear protection, and material handling equipment.
• Assist with general warehouse housekeeping, including cleaning and organizing the warehouse when slow.
• Support additional basic warehouse duties as needed, such as loading trucks, preparing motor freight shipments, and operating a stock picker.
• Stand for the entire work shift, except during scheduled breaks and lunch periods, while working along warehouse aisles and in shipping/loading areas.
• 23 years of shipping and receiving experience in a distribution or manufacturing warehouse environment.
• Proficiency with basic computer skills to operate shipping systems and print labels.
• Basic math skills for counting parts, verifying quantities, and performing simple calculations.
• Ability to read and accurately use a tape measure to measure parts and materials.
• Experience with material handling, including pushing and pulling heavier items up to 50 pounds safely.
• Ability to follow safe lifting practices and use magnets, hoists, straps, forklifts, or team assistance for items over 50 pounds.
• Strong communication skills to coordinate tasks and share information with team members.
• Writing skills sufficient to complete logs, records, and basic documentation clearly and accurately.
• Previous warehouse experience involving picking, packing, stocking, and inventory control.
• Comfort working on feet for the entire shift in a busy warehouse environment.
• Ability to use or learn sit-down forklifts, cherry pickers, and other warehouse material handling equipment.
• Attention to detail to verify orders against shipping documents and maintain accurate inventory.

Skills

Forklift operation

RF scanners

Basic math

Tape measure reading

Communication skills

Team coordination

Safety compliance

Tools

SAP

RF systems

Job description

Aerotek is hiring a Shipping and Receiving Clerk for a contract-to-hire role in Des Plaines, IL. You will stage, pick, pack, and ship materials in a steel and stainless environment, using sit-down forklifts, cherry pickers, RF scanners, and SAP-based systems.

The role requires heavy lifting, standing throughout shifts, and close attention to safety and inventory controls. This onsite position offers weekly pay and benefits through Aerotek.