Shipping Clerk

Edison, NJ
Job Title: Shipping and Receiving Associate Job Description

The Shipping and Receiving Associate plays a key role in the warehouse operation by accurately moving, tracking, and documenting materials. This position ensures that incoming and outgoing freight is handled efficiently, packaged correctly, and recorded in the inventory system with precise weights, dimensions, and disposal data.

Responsibilities
  • Move materials throughout the warehouse in a safe, efficient, and organized manner.
  • Track materials within the warehouse, including tagging items, recording inventory data, and documenting weight and dimensions.
  • Accurately complete all required paperwork and documentation related to shipping, receiving, and inventory transactions.
  • Sort and segregate all distributions accurately to ensure correct routing and handling of materials.
  • Load and unload freight from trucks, vans, and other transportation vehicles while verifying that paperwork matches the items being loaded or unloaded.
  • Perform quality checks on products during loading and unloading to identify and report any potential damage.
  • Document and update disposal data to ensure all use of the dumpster and material disposal is properly captured.
  • Pick and pack materials and freight in a timely and orderly manner to meet shipping and receiving schedules.
  • Use RF scanners to scan, track, and verify materials during picking, packing, shipping, and receiving processes.
  • Support shipping and receiving operations by organizing packages, preparing items for shipment, and confirming receipt of incoming materials.
  • Perform cycle counts to help maintain accurate inventory levels and identify discrepancies.
Essential Skills
  • Experience working in a warehouse or shipping and receiving environment.
  • Ability to safely move, lift, and handle materials throughout the warehouse.
  • Strong attention to detail for accurate tagging, inventory tracking, and documentation of weight and dimensions.
  • Capability to complete paperwork and shipping/receiving documents with a high level of accuracy.
  • Skill in sorting and segregating materials and distributions correctly.
  • Experience loading and unloading freight from trucks, vans, and other transportation vehicles.
  • Ability to perform basic quality checks on products to identify potential damage.
  • Proficiency in picking and packing materials in a timely and organized manner.
  • Ability to use RF scanners for scanning, tracking, and verifying materials.
  • Basic understanding of inventory practices, including cycle counts.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
  • Familiarity with warehouse documentation and record-keeping processes.
  • Comfort working with basic warehouse technology and equipment such as RF scanners.
  • Ability to follow established procedures for material disposal and documentation.
  • Strong organizational skills to manage multiple shipments and inventory tasks.
  • Reliable work habits and commitment to meeting shipping and receiving deadlines.
  • Effective communication skills to coordinate with team members in the warehouse.
Why Work Here?

Join a warehouse team that values accuracy, reliability, and collaboration. You will work in an environment that supports clear processes, offers hands-on experience with inventory and freight handling, and provides opportunities to build practical skills in logistics and materials management. The role offers a structured setting where attention to detail and strong work ethic are recognized and appreciated.

Work Environment

This role is based in a warehouse environment that involves frequent movement of materials, loading and unloading freight, and working around trucks, vans, and other transportation vehicles. You will regularly use tools such as RF scanners and handle packaging materials. The work typically follows established shipping and receiving schedules and may involve standing, walking, and lifting throughout the shift. Dress is generally practical and suitable for warehouse work, with appropriate footwear and attire that support safety and comfort.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Edison, NJ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $21.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Edison,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 1, 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.

Posted 2026-08-18

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