Shipping and Receiving

The Shipping & Receiving Clerk is responsible for the shipment of finished goods, receiving incoming materials and supplies, and ensuring inventory accuracy throughout the warehouse and production areas. This role plays a critical part in maintaining efficient shipping operations, accurate documentation, and safe material handling procedures.

The following duties are representative of the Shipping & Receiving Clerk position and may change based on operational needs:

• Load and unload materials from delivery trucks safely and efficiently
• Prepare outgoing shipments according to customer specifications and delivery schedules
• Create and maintain packing lists and shipping documentation
• Measure incoming raw materials and verify gauges using precision tools such as micrometers and calipers
• Record measurement and inventory data accurately within the computer system
• Generate and apply identification tags to materials
• Pull and stage materials according to bill-of-lading requirements
• Perform dock audits to verify correct shipments prior to dispatch
• Verify carrier identification and obtain required shipping signatures
• Operate forklifts/Hi-Lo equipment to transport materials and skids throughout the facility
• Operate overhead cranes safely to move materials through production and packaging areas
• Utilize precision measuring tools including tape measures, micrometers, nibblers, and calipers
• Monitor and maintain shipping supply inventory
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area
• Follow all company safety regulations, quality standards, and operational procedures

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Basic computer proficiency
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Good organizational, problem-solving, and time-management abilities
• Ability to read measurements and perform basic calculations accurately
• Ability to work independently and follow direction effectively
• Strong work ethic with a dependable and proactive attitude
• Ability to maintain positive working relationships with coworkers, vendors, and customers

• One or more years of warehouse shipping and receiving experience
• Experience operating forklifts or overhead cranes preferred
• Familiarity with inventory management systems and shipping documentation

Physical demands may include:

• Standing, sitting, bending, climbing, kneeling, twisting, and balancing
• Frequent use of hands and fingers
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with assistance or lifting devices when necessary
• Ability to push or pull up to 50 pounds with assistance if needed
• Close vision and attention to detail for measurements and tagging

• Industrial warehouse/manufacturing environment
• Frequent exposure to moving machinery, sharp tools, noise, heat, and humidity
• Continuous use of computers and inventory systems throughout the workday
• Frequent visual and auditory attention required for accuracy and safety