Shipping Clerk - 3rd Shift

Ideal Tridon Group•Auburn Hills, MI

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Ideal Tridon Group is seeking a Shipping Clerk - Operator for its Auburn Hills, Michigan plant. This role supports manufacturing operations by receiving and stocking parts and raw materials, coordinating material movement, maintaining receiving records and systems, and ensuring quality, safety, and delivery expectations are met. The position also coordinates team members performing receiving and warehouse material-handling functions, including preparing, organizing, loading, and unloading shipments and verifying quantities, dimensions, weights, and supporting paperwork. The clerk communicates with the Supply Manager and other departments, responds to operational needs, and may recommend process or work-condition changes to improve efficiency and safety. The work schedule is Sunday through Thursday, 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM. Overtime and schedule flexibility may be required, including occasional early starts, late finishes, and weekend work. The work takes place in loud, noisy, and congested settings, indoors and outdoors in all weather, with possible exposure to hot or cold temperatures and dusty areas. The role involves frequent physical activity, including repetitive movement and lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 70 pounds; assistance from coworkers is required for heavier items.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 1 year of related work experience.
Self-motivated.
Knowledge of inventory systems.
Ability to use basic math skills and perform simple calculations and measurements.
Ability to use scan guns and ERP software.
Detail-oriented.
Hi-Lo certified or able to become certified to operate lift equipment.
Ability to sort and classify items; read and write; interpret manufacturing paperwork, diagrams, and shop documents; and record information on forms.
Ability to understand and communicate safety requirements and follow instructions and work directions.
Awareness of and ability to observe quality requirements.
Ability to safely perform manual work and operate manual and powered hand tools, including steel cutters.
Strong interpersonal skills and professional communication with coworkers, customers, and suppliers in a diverse team environment.
Ability to work the stated overnight schedule; overtime, flexible scheduling, and occasional weekend work may be required.
Ability to perform frequent walking, handling, grasping, stooping, kneeling, climbing, communication, visual inspection, and repetitive movements, and to lift, push, and pull up to 70 pounds.
Ability to work in loud, noisy, congested, dusty, hot, or cold conditions, both indoors and outdoors.

Nice To Haves

One year of shipping and receiving experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

Coordinate incoming shipments, verify shipment accuracy and quality, check packing slips and other documents, sign delivery receipts, and stamp receiving dates on packing slips.
Coordinate with material handlers to move shipments from receiving to warehouse locations and stock materials according to priorities.
Compare packing-slip information with physical shipments; identify additional parts or products and obtain weight, dimensions, and description information.
Implement and lead cycle counts, collaborate with departments, and investigate root causes of inventory discrepancies.
Inspect work and paperwork, ensure items are integrated and signed off, and update the Macola system and production records.
Generate labels for received parts and materials with required information, including sales order number, supplier, customer name, packing date, and number of skids or boxes.
Coordinate with supervisors and team members to determine storage space and consolidate products, parts, and materials for stacking.
Review receiving paperwork, coordinate staging and loading, and take photographs of materials as needed.
Coordinate responses and documentation with other departments when shipment quality issues are detected.
Update Macola and production charts with receiving details, scan packing slips, and coordinate transport and delivery to appropriate areas.
Maintain physical files at the work area for at least 30 days to support discrepancy resolution.
Operate equipment such as forklifts, carts, and hand trucks as needed to cover positions.
Train new employees and participate in corrective-action procedures with department employees.
Coordinate and oversee compliance with 5S, safety, and other company policies.
Report and document injuries and other safety-related incidents according to company policy.
Maintain open communication between management and workers.
Follow safety and operational procedures and maintain required paperwork, safety logs, preventive-maintenance logs, and checklists.
Communicate with the Supply Manager for approval when selecting alternative courses of action.
Request coworker assistance when handling heavier items.