Shipping and Receiving Clerk

Premier Press • Portland, OR

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Premier Press is hiring a detail-oriented Shipping and Receiving Clerk to coordinate and receive incoming inventory shipments. This full-time, non-exempt position is based in the warehouse at 5000 N Basin Ave., Portland, Oregon, and reports to the Shipping/Receiving Manager. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., with occasional early starts, evenings, or weekends as needed. The starting pay is $19.50 per hour.

The clerk identifies, counts, labels, tracks, and stages incoming inventory; communicates with stakeholders about incoming and outgoing items; and delivers products to appropriate storage or disposition locations. The role also includes pulling samples, adjusting inventory, operating material-moving equipment, packaging materials, loading and unloading trucks, and maintaining departmental supplies and housekeeping standards. Employees must follow company policies and safety and security guidelines. The position has no supervisory responsibility.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent/relevant experience.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Basic computer and email skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally and meet the physical demands of the job.
• Consistent and dependable attendance.
• Flexibility to cover early mornings, evenings, and weekends as needed.
• Detail-oriented with strong counting and verification accuracy.
• Clear communication skills and a team-oriented approach.
• Ability to prioritize, multitask, and work independently when needed.

Nice To Haves

• Forklift experience, or willingness to become certified; training is provided.

Responsibilities

• Operate and oversee an area designated for incoming items.
• Identify, count, label, and accurately stage incoming inventory.
• Communicate by email and in person with stakeholders about incoming and outgoing items.
• Confirm counts and clearly label incoming items.
• Update and track incoming items in receiving software and spreadsheet lists.
• Physically deliver items to the correct storage or disposition locations.
• Pull samples as requested and adjust inventory accordingly.
• Move products and incoming materials using a forklift, hand truck, and/or hoist.
• Package material according to established procedures.
• Load and off-load trucks.
• Organize and maintain departmental supplies and reorder them as needed.
• Follow safety and work rules and regulations and maintain departmental housekeeping standards.
• Follow company policies and security and safety guidelines.

Benefits

• Employer-paid health insurance covering 100% of the employee premium.
• Employer-paid basic life insurance.
• Dental and vision insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Mass-transit reimbursement program.
• 401(k) with annual profit sharing.
• Paid time off that increases with tenure.
• Paid holidays.
• On-the-job training with growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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