Shipping & Receiving Clerk

Position Summary

Responsible for the receipts and storage of parts, products and material to meet the inventory, production and operating needs of the site. Prepares and packages items for shipment to Customers, both internal and external. Works with Shipping and Receiving Supervisor to process Customer Orders and maintain proper inventory control.

• Performs typical receiving functions such as verifying counts and part numbers, matching paper or electronic Purchase Orders to goods received, evaluating the condition of packages for damage or loss, filing and record keeping.
• Oversee incoming shipment and delivery activities to ensure accuracy, completeness, and condition of shipments.
• Performs receiving transactions involving the receipt of products and materials and makes necessary adjustments under the direction of Procurement and/or Materials Management.
• Corrects problems with incoming or shipments or inventory counts by selecting from one or more established procedures.
• Coordinates and performs cycle counting activities; investigates inventory errors and reports results.
• Reads work orders and schedules or follows oral instructions to determine and ascertain what materials need to be moved.
• Moves material within the factory by physically carrying or using various material handling equipment as authorized.
• Prepares and packs product for shipments using established procedures and policies.
• Print Sales Orders through the use of paper instructions and computer schedules.
• Reviews Sales Orders to determine method of shipment and Freight Payment Terms.
• Creates and fixes shipping labels and other markings per instructions.
• Corrects problems with outgoing shipments by selecting from one or more established procedures.
• Represent the Shipping & Receiving Team in one of the five Parker Starpoint High Performance Teams.
• Other duties may be assigned as required.

Education, Credentials and Previous

Experience:

• High School Diploma required
• 1-3 years of experience in manufacturing environment, shipping or receiving required

Technical Depth and Breadth:

• Basic computer skills
• Operate handheld and barcode scanners
• Able to follow written/verbal instructions and directions in English.
• Learn and maintains required skill and proficiency to successfully accomplish full job responsibilities; willingly takes on new assignments.
• Able to work proficiently (at least 3/4 dot on Skills Matrix) in 75% of the cells in the value stream and perform the most complex processes.
• Technical troubleshooting with a high sense of independence.

Problem Solving and Analytical

Skills:

• In coordination with team members, initiate contact with other support groups to resolve problems.
• Apply structured problem‑solving skills to help drive improvement activities, Lean and Kaizen projects, HPT and TIB meetings.
• Provide suggestions for improvement.
• Consistently open to change and new ideas.
• Application and knowledge of pareto charts, 5Y, Fish Bone Diagram and 10 Step Problem Solving.

Teamwork and Interpersonal

Skills:

• Dependable, prompt and reliable with good overall attendance; present at workstation when required.
• Demonstrate ability to get along with others; behave professionally; treat all coworkers with respect and dignity consistent with Parker Values and Code of Conduct.
• Actively participate; gain cooperation and trust; and deal with conflicts effectively.
• Builds and leverages strong relationships beyond the Shipping and Receiving area to accomplish team goals.

Communication/Contact with Others:

• Able to read, understand and follow written & verbal instructions and directions in English.
• Keep others informed, provide accurate and timely feedback, communicate clearly, listen and be receptive to feedback.
• Able to lead teams, facilitate meetings, and present team results.

Physical and Mental Demands:

• Required to sit, stand, bend & reach.
• May be required to stand, sit or alternate between sitting and standing for 8+ hours at a time, based on business needs.
• Good hand/eye coordination and manual dexterity.
• Rotate functions in cells as needed.
• Frequent lifting or moving of lightweight (