Job Information
Aerotek Shipping Clerk in LA PORTE, Indiana
Job Title: Shipping and Inventory Lead
Job Description
The Shipping and Inventory Lead oversees daily inventory operations, ensuring accurate stock levels and timely delivery of materials to the production team. This role manages the movement of inventory from storage to the production floor, maintains precise inventory records in the system, and responds quickly to any discrepancies between system data and physical stock. The position combines hands-on material handling, including sit-down forklift operation, with inventory control and basic computer-based inventory management.
Responsibilities
Lead day-to-day activities within the inventory department and serve as the primary point of contact for inventory-related needs.
Pull inventory from stock and deliver materials accurately and on time to the production team.
Maintain accurate inventory counts so that system records match the physical product on the floor.
Monitor inventory levels and proactively identify imbalances or discrepancies between the system and physical stock.
Investigate and resolve inventory issues, taking ownership to correct errors and prevent recurrence.
Perform shipping and receiving tasks, including checking in materials, verifying quantities, and organizing stock.
Operate a sit-down forklift safely to move, load, and unload materials as required.
Handle materials manually as needed, including lifting items up to 50 pounds.
Use computer-based inventory management tools to update counts, track movements, and document transactions.
Work collaboratively with the production team and other departments to ensure materials are available when needed.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe inventory and warehouse area in line with facility standards.
Essential Skills
Hands-on experience in shipping and receiving operations.
Proven experience in inventory control and warehouse inventory management.
Proficiency operating a sit-down forklift and general forklift experience.
Computer literacy with experience using inventory management systems or related software.
Ability to lift and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
Experience with material handling in a warehouse or production environment.
Attention to detail and accuracy in counting, recording, and tracking inventory.
Ability to identify, investigate, and resolve inventory discrepancies independently.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Prior experience in a warehouse inventory control role.
Experience in shipping and receiving within a production or manufacturing setting.
Comfort working in a smaller, growing operation where responsibilities can be varied and hands-on.
Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to addressing inventory issues.
Ability to work some overtime when business needs require it.
Why Work Here?
You will join a growing, family-owned company where your contributions have a visible impact on daily operations. The environment supports close teamwork in a smaller plant setting, offering the opportunity to build strong working relationships and take ownership of your role. The company values reliability, accuracy, and initiative, and provides a stable daytime schedule with the possibility of overtime when needed.
Work Environment
This role is based in a smaller manufacturing plant with approximately 35 people on site, creating a close-knit and collaborative atmosphere. The position follows a first-shift schedule, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with occasional overtime as required. The work takes place in a warehouse and production environment where music plays in the plant, contributing to a lively and energetic setting. You will regularly use a sit-down forklift and other material handling equipment, work with computer-based inventory systems, and perform physical tasks such as lifting up to 50 pounds.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of LA PORTE, IN.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $23.00/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 LA PORTE,IN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 24, 2026.
About Aerotek:
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.
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.