Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Listed on 2026-10-13
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Warehouse
Distribution/ General Warehouse, Warehouse Office Clerk, Office Administrator/ Coordinator
Job Description
The Shipping and Receiving Clerk prepares customer orders for shipment, manages incoming packages, and maintains accurate documentation in the warehouse and computer systems. This role combines hands-on work such as lifting, packaging, and re-boxing with advanced administrative responsibilities including data entry, reporting, and communication with internal teams. The position requires frequent use of SAP and other software tools to ensure that all shipping, receiving, and inventory processes follow established standard operating procedures and customer guidelines.
Responsibilities- Prepare orders for shipment by packaging products accurately and securely.
- Use computer systems to enter tracking information, generate documentation, and print shipping labels.
- Perform shipping and receiving activities in the warehouse, including picking and packing orders.
- Open, inspect, and re-box incoming packages in accordance with standard operating procedures and customer guidelines.
- Send emails and communicate with the procurement team regarding incoming materials and order status.
- Enter all relevant information into SAP and other databases throughout the day to maintain accurate records.
- Document order details and inventory movements in the computer system in a timely and precise manner.
- Carry out advanced administrative responsibilities, including preparation of more complex reports and presentations.
- Analyze data using various software packages and databases to support departmental processes.
- Determine methods and procedures used to accomplish assigned tasks within the complete process of the department or division.
- Work on feet throughout the day while lifting 2050 pounds regularly and repetitively as needed.
- Support reduction of backlog by working overtime and weekends during periods of high volume.
- Follow all standard operating procedures, customer requirements, and internal guidelines for shipping, receiving, and documentation.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area within the warehouse.
- Collaborate with team members and other departments to ensure smooth and efficient workflow.
- Experience working in a warehouse or shipping and receiving environment.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds repetitively and 2030 pounds regularly while standing and walking throughout the day.
- Strong proficiency using computer systems for data entry, documentation, and label printing.
- SAP experience strongly preferred, with the ability to use SAP throughout the workday for order and inventory management.
- Ability to prepare, enter, and maintain accurate tracking information and shipping documentation.
- Competence in performing advanced administrative tasks, including preparing complex reports and presentations.
- Ability to analyze data using various software packages and databases.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy when following standard operating procedures and customer guidelines.
- Effective written communication skills for sending emails and documenting information.
- Capability to determine and follow appropriate methods and procedures to accomplish tasks.
- Willingness and ability to work overtime and weekends for several months when needed.
Skills & Qualifications
- Previous experience as a shipping and receiving clerk, warehouse associate, or similar role.
- Familiarity with standard operating procedures in a warehouse or logistics environment.
- Comfort working in a partially climate-controlled warehouse setting.
- Ability to manage a high workload during periods of backlog, including working approximately 60+ hours per week in the short term.
- Strong organizational skills to handle multiple tasks and maintain orderly documentation.
- Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with procurement and other internal teams.
This opportunity offers a blend of hands-on warehouse work and advanced administrative responsibilities, allowing you to develop both operational and analytical skills. You will gain extensive experience with SAP and other software tools while contributing to a critical logistics process. The role provides exposure to complex departmental workflows, giving you the chance to become a specialist in a complete process of significant importance.
Over time, the schedule transitions from a high-volume overtime period to a standard 40-hour work week, supporting long-term work-life balance.
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