Shipping Clerk

Shipping Clerk

Location: Indianapolis, Indiana

Experience Level: Entry Level

Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Shipping & Inventory Coordinator to manage the coordination of freight and product flow to meet customer demands. This role ensures accurate inventory tracking, system data integrity, and timely communication with internal teams and external partners. A strong understanding of logistics systems and proficiency with PC-based tools is essential.

Key Responsibilities

A. Freight Coordination

• Review upcoming shipping schedules and assess delivery capabilities.
• Communicate truck space requirements via customer portals to prevent chargebacks due to overages or shortages.
• Select appropriate shipping containers/pallets to prevent product damage and optimize space.
• Provide dock and picking teams with clear instructions on container needs and shipping details.
• Prepare and distribute paperwork for outside vendor services (OSV) and ensure proper documentation flow.

B. Product Coordination

• Generate pick lists and designate staging areas for warehouse staff.
• Monitor inventory locations, incoming product schedules, and work-in-progress (WIP) from external sites.
• Identify domestic vs. international shipments using customer codes and assign appropriate packaging.
• Print and attach all necessary documentation (packing slips, barcodes, waybills, international forms) to shipments.

C. Administrative Duties

• Resolve blocked shipments by navigating internal systems and coordinating with relevant departments.
• Process OSV paperwork to ensure accurate inventory placement.
• Execute inventory transactions for receiving, transferring, or combining parts.
• Conduct cycle counts to maintain inventory accuracy.

Top Skills

• Inventory Management
• Logistics Coordination
• Shipping & Receiving Operations

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $24.00/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 Indianapolis,IN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 24, 2025.

About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.