Shipping Clerk

IPEX Group•Lynchburg, VA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Shipping and Receiving Clerk is responsible for the accurate and timely receipt, verification, storage, and shipment of materials and finished products. This role ensures inventory is properly handled, documented, and processed to support efficient operations, customer satisfaction, and compliance with company procedures. This position will be for a day shift Monday-Friday 8am-5pm.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalency
1-3 years experience using RF gun and warehouse systems
1 year of experience safely operating a variety of Powered Industrial Trucks
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Ability to effectively understand and carry out written and verbal instructions related to shipping, receiving, safety, and operational procedures
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using all units of measure
Proficiency in working with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages to ensure accuracy in inventory counts, order fulfillment, and shipping documentation
Ability to solve practical problems and adapt to situations where limited standardization exists
Ability to interpret and carry out a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Demonstrates sound judgment and problem-solving skills in fast-paced operational environments

Responsibilities

Complete required forklift certification and training and safely operate all three types of lift equipment (Forklift, Reach Truck, and Order Selector) competently
Accurately pull sales orders, work orders, and transfer orders according to established procedures
Understand and effectively use RF scanner (RF gun) functions, including transferring items between locations
Stack, label, and properly store received materials and products
Unload incoming deliveries, verify contents, sign for shipments, and report discrepancies or damage
Distribute received materials to appropriate departments or storage locations
Assist with validating, packing, and preparing orders for shipment, including UPS and LTL shipments (with supervision as needed)
Assist in loading trucks for outbound shipments as required
Understand primary fittings and distinguish between different product lines
Participate in physical year-end inventory counts and support ongoing inventory accuracy through daily practices
Maintain a clean, neat, and organized shipping, receiving, and warehouse environment
Self-manage workload to meet shipping schedules, timelines, and operational priorities
Follow all established safety standards, work procedures, and company policies at all times
Participate in the implementation of process improvements and operational efficiencies as needed
Work collaboratively and contribute positively within a team environment
Provide flexible support in other operational or warehouse areas as required