Shipping & Receiving Clerk - 1st shift

AstenJohnson•Clinton, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

AstenJohnson is seeking a Shipping and Receiving Clerk to support the safe, accurate, and efficient movement of materials throughout its Clinton manufacturing facility. The position is responsible for receiving and processing incoming materials, preparing and coordinating outbound shipments, maintaining inventory records, delivering materials to production areas, and organizing warehouse and outside storage areas. The role supports manufacturing operations and on-time delivery, and may cross-train and perform essential packing functions as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Strong written, verbal, time-management, and problem-solving skills.
Professional email communication skills with associates, carriers, customers, and suppliers.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Good digital filing and record-keeping skills.
Power Industrial Truck certification.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain accurate records in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Ability to work effectively with Purchasing, Production Facilitators, carriers, suppliers, and other internal partners.
Ability to wear safety shoes, safety glasses, and earplugs as required in manufacturing areas.
Ability to regularly lift and move fabrics and materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to walk, stand, bend, kneel, and climb stairs or ladders as necessary to perform job duties.
Ability to stand for extended periods.
Ability to safely perform material-handling activities in a manufacturing and warehouse environment.

Nice To Haves

Associate or Bachelor’s degree.
Working knowledge of JDE.

Responsibilities

Unload and process inbound materials, verifying quantities and identification numbers against purchase orders, order confirmations, bills of lading, and packing slips.
Inspect incoming shipments, identify damaged or missing materials, and coordinate resolution with Purchasing and supervision.
Enter shipping, receiving, and inventory information into appropriate software systems and maintain accurate records.
Receive, sort, organize, and properly store materials in the warehouse.
Deliver materials to production locations outside the warehouse.
Develop and process workflows for efficient receipt, storage, distribution, and disposition of inventory.
Prepare, process, and schedule outbound shipments, including fabrics, returned inventory, samples, and other materials.
Verify outbound shipment quantities and item identification against shipping orders.
Prepare shipping labels, packing slips, bills of lading, and other required shipping documentation.
Coordinate with inbound and outbound carriers to support pickups and deliveries within established shipping and receiving hours.
Communicate scheduling changes or delays to appropriate internal contacts.
Load and unload fabrics and other materials using safe handling practices and appropriate material-handling equipment.
Oversee baling and storage of recycled and/or waste materials and arrange disposal when containers are full.
Maintain the organization and cleanliness of warehouse and outside storage areas using 5S principles.
Support Trade Compliance requirements, including C-PTAT.
Cross-train and perform essential packing functions to support manufacturing operations as needed.