Shipping & Receiving Clerk III

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Job Description:

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About EPD

Caterpillar's Electric Power Division (EPD) offers integrated solutions, parts, and services to meet the needs of our various commercial and industrial electric power customers. EPD supports a wide range of customer applications across the globe, including providing back-up power to hospitals, providing emergency power when natural disasters strike, and supporting critical infrastructure for data centers, municipalities, and more. With a rich history of more than 95 years in the electric power business, our team has world-class expertise and a proven ability to adapt to changing demands. We’re committed to providing sustainable and reliable solutions to our customers. Join our team to help build a better, more sustainable world for future generations!

Role Definition

The Shipping & Receiving Clerk is responsible for supporting the efficient flow of inbound and outbound materials through the facility by ensuring materials are received, processed, documented, stored, and shipped accurately. This role verifies shipments, maintains accurate inventory and transaction records, coordinates material movement, and ensures shipping and receiving activities are completed in accordance with established procedures.

The position serves as a key link between warehouse operations, inventory management, and logistics processes by maintaining accurate system transactions, supporting inventory integrity, and resolving shipment discrepancies. This role also supports material handling, inventory control, and continuous improvement initiatives while promoting a safe and compliant work environment.

What You Will Do

Receiving

• Receive and verify inbound materials and shipments for accuracy.
• Validate material quantities and support shipment documentation.
• Ensure material receipts and movements are accurately recorded in applicable inventory systems.
• Identify receiving discrepancies involving overages, shortages, damaged material, or unidentified material and support timely resolution.
• Complete and maintain required receiving documentation and records.
• Capture and record Plan for Every Part (PFEP) data for all newly received parts.

Shipping

• Verify outbound material and shipment information for accuracy before shipment.
• Ensure required shipping documentation is complete and accurate.
• Coordinate staging and movement of material to support outbound shipments.
• Support material verification, documentation, and shipment readiness.
• Maintain appropriate shipment records and supporting documentation.

Inventory & System Accuracy

• Maintain accurate material and inventory transactions associated with receiving and shipping activities.
• Verify material movements and shipment information against physical material.
• Support inventory counts, reconciliation, and investigation of discrepancies associated with inbound and outbound material.
• Maintain accurate records and escalate unresolved inventory or shipment discrepancies.

OS&D / Problem Resolution

• Identify and document overages, shortages, damaged material, and other receiving discrepancies.
• Maintain the OS&D tracker and support discrepancy resolution.
• Communicate material and shipment issues requiring additional investigation or corrective action.
• Maintain documentation necessary to demonstrate resolution and support audit readiness.

Safety & Compliance

• Operate forklifts and other required material-handling equipment safely, when applicable.
• Follow required PPE, OSHA, company training, and material-handling requirements.
• Maintain shipping and receiving records consistent with applicable requirements.
• Support established warehouse safety, 5S, and process controls.

What You Will Have

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or equivalent combination of education and experience.  
• Previous experience in inventory control, warehousing, distribution center operations, material handling, or order fulfillment.
• Working knowledge of inventory management systems, warehouse processes, and material flow operations.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while meeting operational objectives.
• Proficiency with computers and common business applications.
• Experience utilizing ERP, warehouse management, or inventory systems preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate and complete records.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze information, investigate discrepancies, and support problem-solving activities.
• Good attendance record and flexibility to work overtime as required.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to understand material handling and warehouse processes.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with warehouse, logistics, production, and cross-functional teams.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Shift: Monday-Thursday 6:30am-5:00pm

• Opportunity for overtime based on business needs

Additional Information

• Location: Griffin, GA
• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
• Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
  

Summary Pay Range:

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar. 

Benefits:

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits*

• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*

• 401(k) savings plans*

• Health Savings Account (HSA)*

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*

• Health Lifestyle Programs*

• Employee Assistance Program*

• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*

• Career Development*

• Incentive bonus*

• Disability benefits

• Life Insurance

• Parental leave

• Adoption benefits

• Tuition Reimbursement

* These benefits also apply to part-time employees

Posting Dates:

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.  Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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