Shipping And Receiving Clerk

Job Title: Receiving Clerk

Job Description

The Receiving Clerk plays a key role in ensuring accurate and efficient handling of inbound shipments. This position is responsible for greeting drivers, logging and tracking shipments, maintaining receiving priorities, and entering materials into the ERP systems to support smooth trailer flow and timely receipt of goods.

Responsibilities

• Greet arriving drivers in a professional manner and accurately log all inbound shipments.
• Create and update Dock Ranger appointments promptly to support efficient scheduling and trailer flow.
• Perform regular system checks on receiving lanes to maintain smooth and efficient trailer movement.
• Track trailers and shipments using spreadsheets and receiving logs to ensure accurate visibility of inventory and shipment status.
• Monitor due-in and time-sensitive (“hot”) shipments to ensure critical receipts are processed first and potential financial loss is avoided.
• Maintain and update receiving priorities and visual management boards with current hot shipment status.
• Enter received materials into the ERP system AS400 to ensure timely and accurate recording of receipts.
• Maintain shift tracking spreadsheets to capture all parts and materials received during the shift.
• Coordinate closely with the dock crew on trailer placement, paperwork handling, and unloading priorities based on urgency and organizational impact.
• Track dock door activity and shipment status from yard arrival through put-away using ERP system XA and yard logs.
• Create Bills of Lading (BOLs) for approved returns, including dunnage and intercompany transfers.
• Monitor ERP system AS400 transactions for transfer trailers moving between plants to ensure accurate and timely processing.

Essential Skills

• 6 months to 1 year of experience in shipping and receiving.
• Hands-on experience with inventory handling and control in a warehouse or distribution environment.
• Ability to operate or work around forklifts in a shipping and receiving setting.
• Experience with picking and packing processes in a warehouse environment.
• Comfort working with computer-based systems, including ERP platforms such as AS400 and XA.
• Ability to accurately track shipments and materials using spreadsheets and receiving logs.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when entering data into systems and maintaining records.
• Effective communication skills to coordinate with drivers and dock crew regarding trailer placement, paperwork, and priorities.
• Ability to work consistently on 2nd shift, Monday through Thursday from 1:45 p.m. to 11:45 p.m.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Prior experience as a receiving clerk or in a similar role in a warehouse or manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with Dock Ranger or similar dock scheduling tools.
• Ability to create and manage Bills of Lading (BOLs) for returns and intercompany transfers.
• Comfort working with visual management tools and priority boards for shipment tracking.
• Steel-toe footwear required for work on the facility floor.
• Interest in learning other departments such as welding, maintenance, or machining for future advancement.

Why Work Here?

Employees benefit from a climate-controlled, large, and clean facility that focuses on high-quality stainless steel kitchen appliances. The organization offers significant opportunities for overtime when available, performance- and attendance-based pay increases, and a clear path for advancement into various departments such as welding, maintenance, and machining. This environment supports professional growth, skill development, and long-term career progression.

Work Environment

This role is based in a very large, clean, and climate-controlled manufacturing and distribution facility that produces high-end stainless steel kitchen appliances.

1st shift schedule, Monday-Thursday, from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (20/hr)

2nd shift schedule, Monday through Thursday, from 1:45 p.m. to 11:45 p.m. (21/hr)

Work is performed in and around shipping docks, trailers, and warehouse areas, using ERP systems such as AS400 and XA, along with spreadsheets and visual management tools. The environment involves regular interaction with drivers and dock crew and requires adherence to safety standards, including wearing steel-toe footwear while on the floor.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fitchburg, WI.

The pay range for this position is $17.50 - $20.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Fitchburg,WI.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 18, 2026.

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.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.