Transportation & Receiving Clerk

The Transportation and Receiving Clerk is responsible for coordinating inbound and outbound shipments, maintaining accurate transportation and receiving records. This role serves as a key link between carriers, receiving personnel, and internal departments to ensure the timely movement of goods and the accuracy of receiving transactions.

The Transportation and Receiving Clerk verifies shipment documentation,  schedules transportation, resolves discrepancies, and supports administrative and logistics functions while maintaining compliance with company policies and safety standards.

As a faith-based organization rooted in biblical principles, Ohio Gratings strives to reflect these values in our work, relationships, and decision-making. We expect all associates to learn, embrace, and actively model our core values through their actions, choices, and collaboration with others. This commitment is essential to sustaining our culture and achieving shared success.

This job description does not describe all activities, duties, responsibilities, or physical demands required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, activities, physical demands, and work environment may change at any time with or without notice.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate delivery, shipment, and freight schedules with carriers, vendors, suppliers, and internal departments, excluding coils.


• Prepare and maintain shipping and transportation documents, including bills of lading, delivery receipts, labels, and manifests.


• Share shipment status and delivery schedule updates with carriers, suppliers, and internal teams.


• Track carrier performance and support freight cost monitoring.


• Read and interpret work orders, packing slips, and technical labels.


• Process receiving transactions and maintaining accurate transportation, receiving, and inventory records in the ERP or inventory management system.


• Provide administrative support to the Logistics Manager and Logistics Coordinators.


•  Follow all safety procedures and OSHA regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.)


• Familiarity with manufacturing processes and materials


• Knowledge of lean manufacturing or inventory control practices

Work Environment

• Industrial manufacturing facility


• Exposure to machinery, noise, and varying temperatures


• Requires wearing PPE (safety shoes, gloves, eye protection)

EEO STATEMENT: Our company provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic or status protected under local, state, or federal laws.