Shipping Receiving Clerk

Shipping and Receiving Clerk - Naperville, IL 7AM-3:30PM MONDAY-FRIDAY $22-$25/hr Job Description The Shipping and Receiving Clerk plays a crucial role in supporting production operations by overseeing inventory control, order management, and cross-functional communication. This position is pivotal in ensuring materials are available, orders are on time, and customer commitments are met, directly impacting manufacturing efficiency and on-time delivery performance. Responsibilities • Partner closely with the Production Leader to manage day-to-day material flow and production priorities. • Maintain and manage inventory control using the SPX (MSRP) system. • Build and release project-type orders, monitor stock levels, and trigger automatic replenishment requests as needed. • Ensure system accuracy for inventory on hand. • Manage manufacturing order control, including creating and tracking manual pick-list orders and performing manual cycle counts. • Collaborate with Purchasing to confirm parts availability and lead times, ensuring replacement POs are issued when needed. • Coordinate component and replacement part orders, working with Shipping & Receiving teams. • Work closely with Engineering on custom-engineered orders to confirm correct parts are received on time. • Initiate outgoing orders and coordinate logistics, scheduling trucks and shipments, and entering shipping details. • Act as a resource for the Shipping & Receiving team to help resolve material or order issues. • Communicate effectively with Outside Sales and Accounting regarding order status, delays, or discrepancies. • Operate in environments aligned with ISO 9001 and ISO quality systems. • Support and participate in continuous improvement initiatives. • Interface daily with Market Manager, Team Service Coordinator, and Shipping & Receiving team. • Collaborate with 15–18 cross-functional team members to ensure clear priorities and urgent orders are completed and shipped on time. Essential Skills • Strong understanding of manufacturing workflows and material flow. • Experience with ERP/MRP systems is preferred. • High attention to detail and sense of urgency. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Comfortable working cross-functionally and resolving issues independently. Additional Skills & Qualifications • Order entry • Procurement • Shipping & receiving • Forklift operation • Inventory management • Order processing • Microsoft Office proficiency • Invoicing • Administrative support • Purchase order management • ERP systems • Data management • Microsoft Excel proficiency Why Work Here? The company offers a very competitive pay for the market within a supportive and good environment. Upon becoming permanent, employees benefit from market-leading benefits that are almost entirely employee-paid, ensuring financial peace of mind. Work Environment This position is located within a 60,000 sq ft manufacturing facility in Naperville, IL. The medium-sized company is very clean, organized, and has shown stability over the past few years with no layoffs. The role is based in their prototyping center, working closely with Engineering to machine products under consideration for production. The schedule is Monday to Friday, 7:00 am to 3:00 pm. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Naperville, IL. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $25.00/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 Naperville,IL. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Aug 19, 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.