Receiving & Shipping Clerk

Receiving & Shipping Clerk

Department: Logistics

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: East Rutherford, NJ

Reporting To: Shipping and Receiving Supervisor

Compensation: $19.00 - $21.00 / hour

Who We Are: APC is a dynamic, growing international delivery and technology solutions provider. Established in 2001, APC has been simplifying international delivery for over 20 years, helping U.S. businesses build brands abroad, expand their consumer base, increase revenue, and extend their global reach. Our extensive, reliable worldwide delivery network and proprietary technology empower our brands to succeed. We are committed to expanding our footprint and continuously investing in innovative delivery and technology solutions as we aim to be the leading resource for cross-border solutions.

Role Overview: The Receiving/Shipping Clerk is responsible for coordinating the accurate and timely movement of inbound and outbound shipments and supporting the daily operations of APC’s shipping and receiving department. This role serves as a central point of coordination for shipment flow, carrier activity, documentation, and communication across internal teams. The position processes domestic and international shipments, prepares and reviews required shipping documentation, and reconciles inbound materials against airway bills, manifests, and supporting records.

The Receiving/Shipping Clerk also plays an important role in protecting revenue by identifying and promptly reporting shortages, overages, damage, and other shipment discrepancies. Strong organization, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment are essential to success in this role.

• Coordinate daily shipping and receiving priorities, shipment flow, carrier activity, and communication across internal teams.
• Process domestic and international outbound shipments using UPS World Ship, DHL shipping systems, and Fed Ex Ship Manager.
• Prepare shipping labels, airway bills, packing slips, commercial invoices, and other required shipping documentation.
• Review international shipment details and documentation for completeness and accuracy prior to release and assist with customs-related documentation as needed.
• Receive, inspect, count, and accurately record inbound mail, parcels, freight, and materials.
• Reconcile received materials against airway bills, manifests, packing lists, and other shipping records.
• Identify and promptly report shortages, overages, damaged materials, incorrect items, and other discrepancies to Customer Service, Operations, and appropriate leadership.
• Maintain accurate shipping and receiving records to support inventory control, billing accuracy, customer service, and revenue protection.
• Coordinate with carriers, drivers, warehouse personnel, Customer Service, and Operations to support the timely movement of shipments.
• Monitor shipment deadlines and proactively communicate delays, carrier issues, missing documentation, and other operational concerns.
• Load and unload trucks using propane-powered or electric forklifts and safely move, stage, sort, and organize inbound and outbound freight.
• Build, wrap, label, and secure pallets for shipment or storage.
• Use Microsoft Office and email to support communication, reporting, documentation, and shipment follow-up.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe shipping and receiving area and assist with additional operational duties as needed.

About the Candidate: The ideal candidate will be dependable, highly organized, and detail-oriented, with a proactive approach to managing daily shipping and receiving operations. They excel at managing multiple priorities while maintaining accurate records and keeping inbound and outbound shipments…