Shipping & Receiving Clerk – Industrial Machine Shop

Location: Portsmouth, VA

Schedule: Full‑Time | On‑Site

Placement Type: Contract‑to‑Hire

Pay: $20.00–$30.00/hour (based on experience)

Built for Machine‑Shop Experience—Not Warehouse‑Only Work

This is not a standard warehouse shipping role. We’re seeking a Shipping & Receiving Clerk with hands‑on experience in an industrial machine shop or heavy manufacturing environment. You’ll work directly with machined parts, raw materials, and compliance documentation—supporting quality, production, and logistics in a precision‑driven operation.

If you’ve inspected materials, reviewed MTRs, handled metal stock, and supported manufacturing workflows, this role offers strong long‑term potential in a highly skilled shop.

What You’ll Do

You’ll be a key link between receiving, quality, inventory, and production.

Receive raw materials, machined parts, and equipment; verify quantities and specs against purchase ordersInspect incoming materials for damage, defects, and dimensional accuracyReview Material Test Reports (MTRs) and Certificates of Conformance (CoCs) to confirm complianceApprove or reject materials and document results using internal inspection formsTag, label, and route conforming and nonconforming materials per quality proceduresScan, organize, and maintain inspection and compliance documentation for Quality reviewEnsure proper storage, handling, and traceability of metals, components, and assetsMaintain accurate inventory records and coordinate closely with Production and Quality teamsKeep the shipping/receiving area clean, organized, and audit‑readyPick up or deliver parts, materials, or calibrated equipment to local vendors as needed(company vehicle provided upon permanent hire)Support additional shop‑floor and logistics needs based on production flowRequired Skills & ExperienceIndustrial or machine‑shop shipping & receiving experience (strongly preferred over warehouse‑only backgrounds)Forklift and pallet jack experience (certification or recent hands‑on use)Ability to read and interpret specifications, drawings, MTRs, and compliance documentationExperience with WMS or inventory systems and accurate data entryStrong attention to detail—especially with inspection and documentationWorking knowledge of metals, materials, and basic metallurgyProficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and WordAbility to lift 50+ lbs consistentlyClean driving record (required for company vehicle use post‑hire)Preferred (Big Plus)Previous experience in a machine shop, fabrication shop, or heavy industrial environmentFamiliarity with SAP or other ERP systemsExperience handling machined parts, raw metal stock, or calibrated equipmentComfort working with quality procedures and audit‑driven documentationWhy This Role Stands OutWork in a precision‑driven industrial machine shop, not a high‑volume warehouseLong‑term opportunity with contract‑to‑hire potentialCompetitive pay based on true industrial experienceExposure to quality, machining, logistics, and production operationsSupport industries such as marine, ship repair, defense, power generation, and heavy equipmentWork EnvironmentActive industrial machine shop with frequent interaction across Production, Quality, and LogisticsHands‑on role involving material handling, inspections, and shop‑floor movementJob Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Portsmouth, VA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $30.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job\n classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be\n subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits\n available for this temporary role may include the following:\n\n • Medical, dental & vision\n • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital\n • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available\n • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)\n • Short and long-term disability\n • Health Spending Account (HSA)\n • Transportation benefits\n • Employee Assistance Program\n • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Portsmouth,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 20, 2026.

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\n About Aerotek:\n\n

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 meets 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 solving for 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.

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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.

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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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