Shipping & Receiving Clerk

The Shipping and Receiving Clerk is responsible for theaccurate andtimely receipt, verification, storage, and shipment of materials and finished products. This role ensures inventory is properly handled, documented, and processed to support efficient operations, customer satisfaction, and compliance with company procedures. The hours for this position will be Monday-Friday 7am-3:30pm, with the possibility of working 8am-5pm if needed. Occasional Saturdays will also be required.

Key Responsibilities 

The Shipping and Receiving Clerk performs a variety of shipping, receiving, material handling, and inventory support functions. This position requires certification and competent operation of material handling equipment, attention to detail inorder fulfillment, and the ability to self-manage workload to meet daily shipping and operational needs. The role plays a key part inmaintaining inventory accuracy, facility organization, and on-time order fulfillment. 

• Complete required forklift certification and training and safelyoperate all three types of lift equipment (Forklift, Reach Truck, and Order Selector) competently  

• Accurately pull sales orders, work orders, and transfer orders according to established procedures  

• Understand and effectively use RF scanner (RF gun) functions, including transferring items between locations  

• Stack, label, andproperly store received materials and products  

• Unload incoming deliveries, verify contents, sign for shipments, and report discrepancies or damage  

• Distribute received materials to appropriate departments or storage locations  

• Assist with validating, packing, and preparing orders for shipment, including UPS and LTL shipments (with supervision as needed)  

• Assist in loading trucks for outbound shipments asrequired  

• Understand primary fittings and distinguish between different product lines  

• Participate in physical year-end inventory counts and support ongoing inventory accuracy through daily practices  

• Maintain a clean, neat, and organized shipping, receiving, and warehouse environment  

• Self-manage workload to meet shipping schedules, timelines, and operational priorities  

• Follow all established safety standards, work procedures, and company policiesat all times  

• Participate in the implementation of process improvements and operational efficiencies as needed  

• Work collaboratively and contribute positively within a team environment  

• Provide flexible support in other operational or warehouse areas asrequired 

Job Requirements 

Education & Certificates: 

• High School Diploma or equivalency  

Technical Skills & Experience: 

• 1-3years experience using RF gun and warehouse systems 

• 1 year of experience safelyoperating a variety of Powered Industrial Trucks  

Competencies 
Language Skills 

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules,operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals 

• Ability to effectively understand and carry out written and verbal instructions related to shipping, receiving, safety, and operational procedures 

Mathematics Skills 

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using all units of measure 

• Proficiency in working with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages to ensure accuracy in inventory counts, order fulfillment, and shipping documentation 

Reasoning Ability 

• Ability to solve practical problems and adapt to situations where limited standardization exists 

• Ability to interpret and carry out a variety of instructionsfurnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form 

• Demonstrates sound judgment and problem-solving skills in fast-paced operational environments 

Key Relationships 

Frequently interacts with all Distribution Center employees, at all levels.  

Working Conditions 

• Employee may be exposed to a moderate level of hazards in the work environment, such as chemicals, commercial products, exposure to potential toxins, moving machinery, repetitive motion, excessive noise, powered industrial vehicle fork/reach/ bucket lift/other. 

• May on occasion be exposed to loud sounds and distracting noise levels. 

• Employee maybe required to perform a moderate level of specific tasks such aslifting up to70 lbs, frequent changes in body movements, and working at heights of up to 20 feet. 

• Employee may experience progressive degrees of changing factors in the work process (changing work priorities, deadlines, accuracy, quotas, conflicting demands). 

• Employee willbe required to spendthe majority of their shift bending, stretching, walking, and standing. 

Pay & Benefits:

• Starting hourly rate of $25.25/hour

• 401k retirement and matching

• Health, dental and vision

• Paid time off

• Sick time

• Short term and long-term disability

• Life insurance