Shipping & receiving clerk Jobs in Long Beach, CA

Job Title: Shipping and Receiving Specialist

Job Description

The Shipping and Receiving Specialist accurately picks, packs, and pulls orders based on daily warehouse packing slips and pick tickets, ensuring that all products are prepared and shipped correctly. This role maintains precise inventory records by performing manual counts and cycle counts, verifies stock levels, and confirms that physical inventory aligns with system data. The specialist uses computers and warehouse software to log inventory movements, generate detailed shipment reports, and process shipping labels through major carriers.

Responsibilities

• Accurately pick, pack, and pull orders in accordance with daily warehouse packing slips and pick tickets.
• Perform daily cycle counts and manual part and product counts to ensure physical inventory matches system records.
• Verify stock levels regularly and report discrepancies in inventory to maintain accurate inventory control.
• Log inventory movements in warehouse software and ERP systems to keep records current and reliable.
• Create and process shipping labels using carriers such as UPS and FedEx.
• Prepare orders for shipment, including packaging, labeling, and documentation, to meet logistics and customer requirements.
• Use computers and data entry tools to record shipments, receipts, and inventory adjustments.
• Generate and maintain detailed shipment reports and other logistics documentation as required.
• Handle materials safely and efficiently, including operating forklifts to move, load, and unload products.
• Support shipping and receiving activities by coordinating incoming and outgoing shipments.
• Provide basic customer service related to shipping and receiving inquiries, ensuring clear and courteous communication.
• Follow warehouse procedures and best practices to maintain an organized, efficient, and safe work area.

Essential Skills

• Hands-on experience with shipping and receiving operations in a warehouse environment.
• Proficiency in inventory control, including manual counting, daily cycle counts, and verification of stock levels.
• Ability to accurately pick, pack, and pull orders based on packing slips and pick tickets.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure accurate order fulfillment and inventory records.
• Forklift operation skills for moving, loading, and unloading materials.
• Experience using shipping systems and processes for carriers such as UPS and FedEx.
• Computer proficiency, including data entry and use of warehouse software and ERP systems.
• Ability to use Microsoft Excel for basic inventory tracking and reporting.
• Effective reading comprehension to understand packing slips, pick tickets, and shipping documentation.
• Solid writing comprehension and written communication skills for shipment reports and documentation.
• Material handling skills to safely manage and move products within the warehouse.
• Customer service skills to address shipping and receiving questions clearly and professionally.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with logistics processes and coordination of incoming and outgoing shipments.
• Experience in order selection, picking, and packaging in a warehouse or distribution setting.
• Familiarity with ERP systems for tracking inventory and processing orders.
• Ability to perform accurate manual counting over extended periods while maintaining focus.
• Comfort working with FedEx and other major carriers’ online tools and systems.
• Strong organizational skills to maintain orderly storage and efficient retrieval of products.

Why Work Here?

Join a close-knit, family-owned business that values long-term relationships, reliability, and mutual respect. You will work in an environment where your contributions are noticed, and you have genuine opportunities to grow your skills and advance your career. The team-oriented culture encourages collaboration, learning, and taking on new responsibilities as the company continues to develop.

Work Environment

This role is based in a small warehouse shop equipped with two forklifts, providing a focused and hands-on environment. You will work closely with a small team, allowing for direct communication and quick decision-making. The setting involves regular material handling, operating forklifts, and using computers and ERP systems to manage inventory and shipments. The warehouse layout supports efficient picking, packing, and shipping activities, and the environment emphasizes safety, organization, and reliability in daily operations.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $22.00/hr.

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 Rancho Dominguez,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 15, 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: | 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.