Shipping​/Receiving Clerk

American Flexible Products (AFP) is a state‑of‑the‑art manufacturing company specializing in the custom conversion of foam, sponge, rubber, EMI/RFI shielding materials, and a wide range of flexible materials. Our solutions address gasketing, bonding, vibration dampening, thermal management, and conductivity challenges across diverse industries.

As an AS9100‑registered and ITAR‑registered company, we uphold the highest standards of quality and compliance, making us a trusted partner for aerospace, defense, medical, electronics, and other high‑performance applications. We are also a Preferred Converter for both 3M and Rogers Corporation, giving our customers access to premium materials such as 3M adhesives, VHB tapes, and ROGERS PORON and BISCO Silicones—ensuring optimal performance in even the most demanding environments.

With over 35 years of experience, AFP has established itself as a market leader in custom fabrication. Our advanced engineering capabilities, deep material expertise, and diverse manufacturing technologies enable us to deliver innovative, cost‑effective solutions—whether for prototyping or high‑volume production runs.

Located in Chaska, MN, AFP is committed to exceptional quality and outstanding customer service. We are a 100% employee‑owned company which means every team member is personally invested in your success. When you partner with AFP, you work directly with an owner—ensuring dedication, expertise, and a shared commitment to delivering top‑tier solutions tailored to your needs.

American Flexible Products maintains ITAR‑compliant operations. Due to ITAR regulations, this role is only open to U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents (green card holders) or foreign nationals granted refugee or asylee status. Individuals with temporary visas (e.g., E, F‑1, H‑1, H‑2, L, B, J, TN or OPT) are not eligible for hire in this role.

Our shipping/receiving clerk is responsible for packaging and processing outgoing freight and receiving all incoming materials. The person will perform manual and clerical duties related to the preparation and shipment of customer parts and receiving of raw materials. The shipping/receiving clerk will also perform general warehouse work using material moving/handling equipment to transport and store materials in designated areas. The candidate must have knowledge to safely operate material moving and handling equipment including 2‑wheeler, pallet jack, or motorized forklift.

They should be skilled in reading company work orders and shipping documents and determining the appropriate actions.

• Package parts for shipment per customer specification
• Process shipment in ERP system to print packing slip and box labels
• Process outgoing shipments utilizing UPS World Ship, Fed Ex, and bills of lading for LTL freight
• Examine outgoing shipments to ensure shipments meet quality and specifications
• Unpack and examine incoming shipments for damage and quantity discrepancies
• Process incoming shipments in ERP system to print inventory tags
• Maintain accurate inventory of raw materials in stock utilizing FIFO
• Investigate inventory accuracy problems
• Forklift operation on both gas and electric forklifts
• Comply with all safety rules
• Other duties as assigned

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• Two years of shipping and receiving experience in manufacturing environment required
• UPS World Ship and Fed Ex software experience required
• International shipment experience preferred
• LTL experience preferred

• Proficiency with basic mathematics
• Ability to read blueprints preferred
• Mechanically inclined and production oriented
• Team player who is self‑motivated, a fast learner, and shows initiative to seek out customer and production needs
• Ability to work independently, make decisions and solve moderate level problems independently, effectively, and creatively

Proficiency with basic computer skills is required. Experience with Microsoft Office suite and ERP systems preferred. Epicor experience is a plus.

Must be able to communicate (read, write, and speak) fluently in English. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Must have the ability to communicate effectively with team members and leadership staff.

Ability to stand for a long period of time. Great hand/eye coordination, and ability to occasionally lift to 50 lbs. Open to overtime as needed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position will spend time in a manufacturing environment. The work area in the production environment includes exposure to noise, moving machinery and a temperature‑controlled environment. The noise level in the work area is usually moderate.