Shipping and Receiving Clerk
About The Position
The Shipping and Receiving Clerk I is an entry‑level operational role responsible for supporting daily shipping and receiving activities, including handling incoming and outgoing materials, verifying documentation, and maintaining accurate records. The role focuses on learning standard logistics processes, following safety and quality procedures, and supporting warehouse efficiency with attention to detail. The Shipping and Receiving Clerk I supports basic material movement and documentation tasks within a warehouse, distribution center, or plant environment. The role emphasizes process adherence, teamwork, and accuracy, performing routine tasks under guidance from supervisors or more experienced clerks. This role does not include people‑management responsibility.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required
- Basic understanding of shipping and receiving processes
- Ability to follow instructions and standard procedures
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Basic computer or data‑entry skills
- Ability to lift, move, and handle materials safely
- Dependable, team‑oriented, and safety‑focused
- Effective communication and willingness to ask questions
Nice To Haves
- Previous warehouse, shipping, receiving, or material‑handling experience preferred but not required
- Typically 0–2 years of experience in logistics, warehouse, or operations environments
Responsibilities
- Assist with receiving incoming shipments and preparing outgoing orders
- Verify shipment contents against packing slips, bills of lading, or purchase orders
- Report discrepancies, shortages, or visible damage to supervisors
- Move materials to designated storage or staging areas
- Assist with loading and unloading deliveries as required
- Safely handle materials using carts, pallet jacks, or other basic equipment
- Complete basic shipping and receiving documentation accurately
- Enter receipt or shipment data into inventory or ERP systems
- Maintain organized records and paperwork
- Assist with labeling, tagging, and stocking materials
- Support cycle counts or physical inventories as directed
- Help maintain accurate inventory locations and quantities
- Follow all warehouse safety rules and PPE requirements
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area
- Report unsafe conditions or incidents promptly
- Ensure materials are handled carefully to prevent damage
- Perform basic checks to confirm correct parts, quantities, and condition
- Follow standard operating procedures consistently
- Work closely with warehouse, production, and logistics teams
- Communicate clearly regarding deliveries, priorities, or issues
- Support team goals and daily workload requirements
- Learn warehouse processes, systems, and material‑handling practices
- Accept training, coaching, and feedback to build proficiency
- Demonstrate reliability, punctuality, and a willingness to learn
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
