Shipping Clerk

Headquartered in Fort Mill, South Carolina, Mac Lean Power Systems (MPS) is a leading manufacturer of mission‑critical and engineered components for the electric utility, telecommunications, and civil markets. Established in 1986 as a subsidiary of a larger parent company, MPS has grown substantially and now operates as a standalone company. A dedicated workforce of over 2,000 team members worldwide, MPS is renowned for its commitment to quality, responsiveness, and safety.

Our focus on vertical integration ensures the highest standards across our product lines. We operate seventeen production facilities across North America and continually invest in our manufacturing capabilities to better serve our customers.

At MPS, we strive to create a workplace that embodies respect, openness, collaboration, personal growth, and entrepreneurship. We are committed to achieving excellence in Environmental, Health & Safety through our Mission Zero initiative.

The Receiving Clerk is responsible for processing inbound and outbound shipments, maintaining accurate inventory records, operating forklifts and material‑handling equipment, and ensuring all warehouse activities meet safety, quality, and productivity standards.

Location:

Onsite - Bessemer, Alabama

• Receive inbound materials, parts, and supplies from vendors and carriers.
• Inspect incoming shipments for damage, accuracy, and quality compliance.
• Verify purchase orders, packing slips, and quantities.
• Enter received materials into inventory system (ERP/WMS).
• Stock materials in proper warehouse locations using forklift equipment.
• Perform regular inventory counts, cycle counts, and adjustments.
• Maintain clean and organized storage areas, racks, and shipping lanes.
• Safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material‑handling equipment.
• Use handheld RF scanners or ERP systems for tracking inventory movements.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3–5 years of shipping/receiving or warehouse experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Forklift experience and/or certification required (or ability to certify upon hire).
• Experience using ERP or inventory management systems such as SAP, Epicor, Oracle, JDE or similar.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and data entry.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical warehouse work.

• Ability to follow written and verbal directions.
• Intermediate verbal and written communication skills.
• Intermediate use of required gaging instruments and the application of such instruments.
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Good problem‑solving skills.

MPS offers a competitive compensation package; including a bonus potential based on company performance and a dynamic work environment that encourages creativity, innovation, and professional growth. A comprehensive benefits package includes Medical, Dental, and Vision, 401(k) with employer match, employer‑paid disability, and more.

EOE – Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

Various agencies of the United States Government require employers to maintain information on applicants pertaining to factors such as race, sex, and type of position for which an individual applies. The information requested is voluntary and for compliance with certain record‑keeping requirements. Mac Lean Power, LLC has a long‑standing commitment to equal employment opportunity for all its associates and applicants for employment.

Mac Lean Power, LLC believes all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate against its employees or applicants for employment because of race, color, gender, affectional or sexual orientation, domestic partnership status, ancestry, religion, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, disability, veteran status, age, or any other protected group status.

All job offers are conditional, upon successful completion of pre‑employment screening, including criminal checks, drug testing, employment, and education verification.