Shipping & Receiving Clerk

The Shipping & Receiving Clerk is responsible for the accurate receipt, storage, movement, and shipment of materials throughout the facility. This position plays a key role in supporting production by maintaining inventory accuracy, operating material handling equipment safely, and ensuring customer orders are prepared and shipped on time.

This is a hands-on position requiring strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and extensive forklift operating experience in a manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong mechanical aptitude, be comfortable working with manufacturing equipment and materials, and be willing to cross-train and assist with production operations as business needs require.

Essential Functions

• Receive incoming materials and verify quantities against purchase      orders and packing slips. 
• Unload and load trucks safely using forklifts and other material      handling equipment. 
• Move raw materials, finished goods, and work-in-process throughout      the facility. 
• Pick, stage, package, and prepare customer orders for shipment. 
• Perform shipping transactions using ERP and shipping software. 
• Maintain accurate inventory through cycle counts and inventory      transactions. 
• Inspect incoming shipments for damage or discrepancies and report      issues promptly. 
• Maintain warehouse organization and material locations. 
• Follow FIFO inventory practices where applicable. 
• Operate forklifts safely while following all company safety policies.      
• Assist production personnel with material requests. 
• Cross-train in production processes and provide support on the      manufacturing floor as needed. 
• Operate production equipment safely after receiving appropriate      training. 
• Assist with assembly, packaging, material preparation, or other      production activities as assigned. 
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse and production work      environment. 
• Support continuous improvement initiatives in shipping, receiving,      and manufacturing operations. 
• Perform other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of forklift      operating experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment. 
• Demonstrated ability to safely      operate forklifts and other material handling equipment. 
• Strong mechanical aptitude      with the ability to learn manufacturing equipment and production      processes. 
• Ability to accurately receive,      store, move, and ship materials while maintaining inventory accuracy. 
• Basic computer skills,      including the ability to use ERP, inventory, and shipping software. 
• Ability to read and understand      shipping documents, packing slips, work orders, and inventory records. 
• Strong attention to detail      with excellent organizational and time management skills. 
• Ability to work independently      while contributing effectively as part of a team. 
• Willingness to cross-train and      support production operations as business needs require. 
• Ability to safely lift up to      50 pounds and perform the physical requirements of the position, including      standing, walking, bending, and frequent forklift operation. 
• Commitment to following all      company safety policies and procedures. 

Preferred Education & Experience

• Previous shipping and      receiving experience in a manufacturing environment. 
• Experience with inventory      control, cycle counting, and FIFO inventory practices. 
• Experience using ERP systems      and shipping software. 
• Experience supporting      production or manufacturing operations. 
• Forklift certification (or the      ability to obtain certification if required by company policy).