Shipping and Receiving Clerk Jobs in Arlington, TX
Shipping and receiving clerks in Arlington check freight in and out for the plants and distributors of the Great Southwest Industrial District, and recent local postings pay $18 to $21 an hour. Here are the current openings, followed by who is hiring, what it pays and how to get started.
Current shipping and receiving Openings in Arlington, TX
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Shipping and Receiving Clerk Work in Arlington
Arlington sits between I-20, I-30 and SH 360, and most of its freight moves through the Great Southwest Industrial District on the east side of the city and across the Grand Prairie line. The clerk jobs here are mostly at manufacturers rather than parcel hubs: plastics, electrical equipment and auto-parts plants that need someone to receive raw material, verify counts against purchase orders, and get finished goods onto the right truck on time.
That shapes the job. Many Arlington clerk roles mix paperwork with driving a sit-down forklift, and plants that run around the clock post shipping and receiving work on rotating 12-hour shifts. Staffing firms with offices on East Lamar Boulevard place a good share of entry clerks, while the larger plants hire coordinators directly to book carriers, manage LTL trailers and keep the warehouse system accurate.
Top Arlington Employers Hiring Shipping and Receiving Clerks
These employers have posted shipping and receiving roles for Arlington and Grand Prairie on their own careers sites:
- Snelling - the staffing agency is recruiting a full-time shipping and receiving clerk for an Arlington manufacturing facility at $19 to $21 an hour, with early Friday finishes.
- Kelly Services - the staffing firm places receiving associates in Arlington warehouses at about $18 an hour, handling shipping, receiving, scanning and forklift work.
- Siemens - its Grand Prairie plant hires shipping coordinators who book truck appointments, manage LTL trailers and oversee receiving and put-away.
- Poly-America - the Grand Prairie plastics manufacturer staffs its shipping and receiving department with forklift drivers, yard hoppers and inventory control clerks.
Shipping and Receiving Clerk Salaries in Arlington
- Entry level: about $17 to $19 per hour for new receiving and dock clerks.
- Experienced: roughly $19 to $23 per hour, where most recent Arlington clerk postings land.
- Lead / coordinator: about $46,000 to $79,000 a year for shipping coordinators at large plants.
These are estimates from local postings and federal data; nationally, the Bureau of Labor Statistics puts the median for shipping, receiving and inventory clerks at about $45,000 a year. Forklift certification, experience with a warehouse management or ERP system, and plant work on nights or 12-hour rotations push pay up, while temp-to-hire staffing roles usually start at the lower end.
How to Become a Shipping and Receiving Clerk in Arlington
Most jobs ask for a high school diploma or GED, basic computer skills and some warehouse experience, though staffing firms will place newer workers. Texas has no state license for this work. If the job includes a forklift, OSHA requires the employer to train and certify you on its equipment. Tarrant County College offers Level 1 certificates in Warehouse Management and Transportation Management, 15 credit hours each, through its Hadley Center of Excellence at the Northwest Campus, and its Logistics and Supply Chain Management AAS builds toward coordinator jobs.
What the Job Involves
Clerks check trucks in and out, unload and inspect incoming freight, and match counts against packing lists, invoices and purchase orders. On the outbound side they pick or stage orders, print labels and bills of lading, book carrier pickups and load trailers. Every move is recorded in a warehouse management or ERP system, and clerks chase down shortages, damage and late loads.
Skills Employers Look For
- Accuracy with counts and paperwork
- RF scanner, WMS and Microsoft Office skills
- Sit-down forklift and pallet jack experience
- Clear communication with drivers and carriers
- Organization under daily truck cutoffs
- Safe loading and unloading habits
Career Path and Advancement
Many Arlington clerks start as material handlers or pickers and move to the dock once they show they can keep counts straight. From there the ladder runs to lead clerk, inventory control, shipping coordinator and logistics supervisor. Plants in Grand Prairie post shipping coordinator roles paying up to about $79,000 a year, and a TCC logistics certificate or AAS helps clerks make that jump.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do you need experience to be a shipping and receiving clerk in Arlington?
Many employers prefer some warehouse experience, but staffing agencies in Arlington place newer workers in receiving roles. Basic computer skills and comfort with a scanner make the biggest difference.
How much do shipping and receiving clerks make in Arlington?
Recent Arlington clerk postings pay about $18 to $21 an hour. Experienced clerks can earn up to about $23, and shipping coordinators at large Grand Prairie plants are posted at $46,000 to $79,000 a year.
Do shipping and receiving clerks need a forklift certification?
Often. Many Arlington clerk jobs include loading and unloading trucks with a sit-down forklift. Texas has no state forklift license; OSHA requires your employer to train and certify you on the trucks you will use.
What hours do shipping and receiving clerks work in Arlington?
Many work weekday day shifts, and some local postings run Monday through Thursday with a half day on Friday. Plants that run around the clock also hire for nights and rotating 12-hour shifts.
Is there a local program for shipping and receiving work?
Tarrant County College offers Level 1 certificates in Warehouse Management and Transportation Management, mostly online, through its Hadley Center of Excellence. Each is 15 credit hours and can count toward its Logistics and Supply Chain Management AAS.
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