Operations Coordinator - Shipping/Receiving Clerk

Nokia • San Jose, CA

19d • $48,000 - $58,000 • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an organized, detail-oriented, Shipping and Receiving Clerk to join our manufacturing team. You will handle the accurate and timely movement of incoming materials and outgoing products, with a focus on both domestic and international factory logistics. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, possesses strong technical compliance knowledge, and safely operates machinery to maintain seamless production schedules.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
• 1–3 years of experience in shipping and receiving, with specific exposure to international factory logistics.
• Proven familiarity with international shipping processes, customs documentation, and hazardous goods paperwork.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., stand for extended periods, demonstrate sharp attention to detail, and maintain strong cross-departmental communication.

Nice To Haves

• Valid Forklift Certification highly beneficial upon hire, with a proven track record of safely handling hazardous chemicals and heavy materials.
• Experience using an ERP or inventory management system is highly beneficial (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite).

Responsibilities

• Prepare and verify critical international shipping paperwork, including commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin, and customs declarations.
• Ensure all outgoing and incoming international shipments adhere fully to global trade regulations and compliance standards to avoid factory delays.
• Safely handle, log, and process hazardous chemical shipments, preparing all required hazardous goods paperwork according to safety guidelines.
• Safely operate forklifts and other material handling equipment to move hazardous chemicals and standard goods between the receiving dock, staging areas, and storage zones.
• Process domestic and international shipments, verify received goods against purchase orders, and inspect freight for damage.
• Track open purchase order receipts daily and proactively follow up with the procurement team regarding late deliveries that could impact production schedules.
• Proactively track and communicate real-time shipment status updates to internal customers for both inbound raw materials and outbound finished goods.
• Utilize internal logistics software to scan barcodes, log inventory movements, and maintain precise digital tracking.

Benefits

• Corporate Retirement Savings Plan
• Health and dental benefits
• Short-term disability, and long-term disability
• Life insurance, and AD&D – Company paid 2x base pay
• Optional or Supplemental life and AD&D insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
• Paid time off for holidays and Vacation
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Tuition Assistance Plan
• Adoption assistance
• Employee Assistance Program/Work Life Resource Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED