Shipping Receiving Clerk - 1st Shift

HSM Company History  |  HSM HEART Company Values  |  Who is HSM to our customers? 

Founded in 1944, HSM is a third generation, privately held company with a rich history of innovation and a commitment to our people. With 25 locations across the U.S. and corporate headquarters in Hickory, NC and Huntersville, NC, we specialize in manufacturing components for furniture, bedding, transportation, packaging, automotive, and healthcare industries. Our expertise also includes designing and building automated production machinery. HSM products from sofa springs to swimming pool noodles and bus seats, touch everyday life in countless ways. 

At HSM, our success is built on our people. We foster a culture of teamwork, innovation, and shared success. If you’re looking for a meaningful place to grow and make an impact, we want to hear from you! 

What you’ll do

• Load and unload trucks and verify items against purchase orders, packing lists, and shipping documents.


• Stage, package, label, and secure materials and finished goods; flag damage or discrepancies.


• Prepare accurate shipping paperwork and coordinate pickups with carriers and plant teams.


• Record receipts, shipments, and material movements in the inventory system.


• Help with cycle counts, investigate inventory discrepancies, and move materials safely between the dock, warehouse, and production areas.


• Support packing and other trained tasks when needed.

What you’ll bring

• A high school diploma or GED.


• At least six months of warehouse, shipping, receiving, or manufacturing experience.


• The ability to read shipping documents and product labels, use basic math and computer applications, and keep accurate records.


• Strong communication, attention to detail, and the ability to adjust as shipping and production needs change.


• The ability to obtain site forklift authorization; prior forklift experience is preferred.

Two or more years of inventory or material movement experience is a plus. This role involves standing, walking, bending, reaching, and handling materials in a manufacturing and warehouse environment. Hours may vary with production and shipping needs, including overtime.

If you enjoy hands-on work and take pride in getting every shipment and inventory record right, we’d like to hear from you.