Now hiring for a Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Location: Elgin, IL
Pay Rate: $20.00 – $24.00 per hour
Schedule: 1st Shift | Monday – Friday | 7:30 AM/8 AM – 5 PM
Bring Your Grit, Get the Goods Moving
Looking for Shipping and Receiving Clerk jobs in Elgin where accuracy and teamwork keep products moving? This opportunity lets you play a key role in receiving incoming shipments, preparing outbound orders, and helping maintain an organized, efficient warehouse operation.
If your skills and experience are a good match for this role please apply today. This opportunity is based on a Warehouse Shipping and Receiving career path and is being offered by Staffmark to qualified candidates.
Education Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Additional training in warehouse operations, logistics, supply chain, or inventory management is a plus.
- Basic computer proficiency required.
Experience Requirements
- Experience in warehouse, shipping, receiving, inventory control, or material handling preferred.
- Hands-on experience using ERP systems for inventory transactions.
- Experience with UPS, FedEx, LTL shipments, and shipping documentation preferred.
- Forklift and pallet jack experience preferred.
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to accurately manage inventory, cycle counts, and audits.
- Experience generating Bills of Lading (BOLs), commercial invoices, and export documents.
- Excellent communication skills when working with vendors, carriers, and internal teams.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Physical Capabilities
- Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs.
- Frequent bending, stooping, reaching, walking, and repetitive movements.
- Ability to stand or sit for extended periods during the workday.
- Ability to safely operate warehouse equipment including forklifts and pallet jacks.
Job Duties
- Receive, inspect, stock, and track inventory while maintaining accurate inventory records.
- Process inventory transactions, material transfers, and work order allocations within an ERP system.
- Pick, pack, label, scan, and prepare products for domestic and international shipments.
- Generate shipping documentation including Bills of Lading, commercial invoices, and other export paperwork.
- Coordinate inbound and outbound deliveries with carriers, drivers, and internal departments.
- Perform cycle counts, inventory audits, and daily inventory reporting.
- Process returned materials (RMA) and support material disposition activities.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment while meeting daily shipping and receiving goals.
Benefits
- Competitive Weekly Pay
- Comprehensive Benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Life Insurance and Disability Insurance for added peace of mind.
- Optional 401(k) Plan to help you prepare for the future.
- Safety-Focused Workplace with opportunities for growth and advancement.
“The account managers at Staffmark work hard to find you the position most suitable to your needs. Many of their clients are top companies in their field and pay is always comparable to regional averages.” - Staffmark Shipping/Receiving Clerk
Step onto the dock. Apply and get rolling.
What You Will Do
As a Shipping and Receiving Clerk you will receive incoming shipments, inspect materials, prepare outbound orders, verify inventory, organize warehouse stock, complete shipping and receiving documentation, and help maintain accurate inventory records. You will safely move products throughout the warehouse while supporting efficient shipping, receiving, and order fulfillment operations.
The Shipping and Receiving Clerk supports warehouse and distribution operations through accurate shipping, receiving, inventory management, and material handling. This role requires organization, attention to detail, and a commitment to maintaining safe working practices.
Successful Shipping and Receiving Clerk professionals help ensure products are handled correctly while supporting inventory accuracy and customer satisfaction. Dependability and teamwork contribute directly to efficient warehouse performance.
This career offers opportunities for individuals who enjoy active work and supporting supply chain operations.
