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Job Title: Inventory Control ClerkJob DescriptionThe Shipping and Receiving Clerk manages daily shipping and receiving activities, coordinates order fulfillment, and supports warehouse operations to ensure accurate, timely, and efficient movement of goods. This role monitors shipping queues, organizes freight shipments, and serves as a backup to the lead person in the area while maintaining high standards of safety, organization, and quality.$22 - $24/hr 5am to 1:30pm (OT could be until 3:30pm if needed) Responsibilities
- Run daily shipping and receiving operations to ensure all outgoing and incoming orders are processed accurately and on time.
- Monitor the shipping queue in M2M and print packing lists to support order fulfillment.
- Assign orders to team members for picking and packing, ensuring workload is balanced and priorities are clear.
- Organize and coordinate freight shipments, including preparing required documentation and arranging carriers.
- Use UPS and FedEx shipping systems to process domestic and international shipments accurately.
- Prepare and manage Bills of Lading and other shipping documents to ensure compliance and traceability.
- Support inventory control activities, including performing cycle counts and assisting with inventory accuracy initiatives.
- Assist with picking, order pulling, and general warehouse clerk duties as needed.
- Operate a forklift safely to move, load, and unload materials when required.
- Act as a backup to the lead person in the shipping and receiving area, stepping in to support leadership tasks as needed.
- Follow work assignments, directions, instructions, and Work Order Schedules provided by the Production Lead.
- Review assembly instructions, engineering drawings, and notes on the Bill of Materials (BOM), where available, to understand job order requirements.
- Determine job order requirements based on production priorities and ensure materials and components are available as needed.
- Use hand crimpers to create discrete wires and harnesses according to specifications.
- Assemble electronics subassemblies to install harnesses as required.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area, room, or station at all times.
- Ensure efficiency requirements and quality standards are met on a regular basis in both shipping/receiving and assembly tasks.
- Follow all safety requirements and safety policies consistently.
Essential Skills
- Experience running daily shipping and receiving operations in a warehouse or distribution environment.
- Hands-on experience with UPS and FedEx shipping processes and systems.
- Proficiency with shipping software such as FedEx Ship Manager and UPS WorldShip.
- Experience organizing freight shipments and preparing Bills of Lading.
- Strong computer skills with the ability to navigate and use systems such as M2M and SAP or similar ERP software.
- Good communication skills with the ability to coordinate effectively with team members and other departments.
- Experience in shipping and receiving, picking, order pulling, and general warehouse clerk duties.
- Knowledge of inventory control practices, including cycle counting.
- Ability to operate a forklift safely (forklift experience required).
- Ability to follow work assignments, directions, and Work Order Schedules provided by production leadership.
- Familiarity with wire gauges (AWG) and related components used in wire harness fabrication.
- Knowledge of terminals, pins, lugs, and connectors typically used for wire harness fabrication.
- Ability to read and interpret assembly instructions, engineering drawings, and notes on Bills of Materials (BOM).
- Skill using hand crimpers to create discrete wires and harnesses.
- Ability to assemble electronics subassemblies and install harnesses as required.
- Commitment to maintaining a safe and organized work area.
- Ability to consistently meet efficiency requirements and quality standards.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow safety policies and procedures.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience working with SAP or similar enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.
- Previous experience supporting or backing up a lead or supervisory role in shipping, receiving, or warehouse operations.
- Experience with inventory control systems and processes beyond basic cycle counting.
- Exposure to both shipping/receiving operations and light assembly or electronics subassembly work.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize according to production and shipping schedules.
- Strong organizational skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving in a fast-paced environment.
Why Work Here?You will have access to a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and overall well-being, subject to eligibility and plan terms. Available benefits for this temporary role may include medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as critical illness, accident, and hospital plans. You may also have access to a 401(k) retirement plan with both pre-tax and post-tax contribution options, voluntary life and AD&D insurance for you and your dependents, and short- and long-term disability coverage. Additional offerings may include a Health Spending Account (HSA), transportation benefits, and an Employee Assistance Program to support your personal and professional life. Depending on eligibility and classification, you may also receive paid time off, vacation, or sick leave, supporting a balanced and sustainable work-life experience.Work EnvironmentThis role is based in a warehouse and production environment that combines shipping and receiving operations with light assembly activities. You will work with systems such as M2M and SAP, along with shipping platforms like FedEx Ship Manager and UPS WorldShip, to process orders and manage shipments. The position involves regular use of warehouse equipment, including forklifts and other material-handling tools, as well as hand tools such as crimpers for wire and harness work. You will handle components such as wires, connectors, terminals, pins, and electronics subassemblies while maintaining a clean, organized, and safety-focused work area. Work schedules and hours may vary based on production and shipping priorities, and you will be expected to follow all safety policies and procedures while working in a collaborative, team-oriented environment. Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Costa Mesa, CA. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $22.00 - $24.00/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) Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Costa Mesa, CA. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Oct 26, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Costa Mesa,CA.
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.
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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.
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