Shipping Clerk
About The Position
The Shipping Clerk coordinates and executes shipping and receiving activities to support efficient warehouse and production operations. The role ensures accurate receiving, storage, documentation, and dispatch of raw materials, packaging, and finished goods in accordance with company procedures, quality standards, and customer requirements. The clerk verifies shipments, maintains records in SAP and related systems, prepares shipping documentation, and communicates with warehouse, production, quality, purchasing, customer service, and carrier partners. The position requires attention to detail, safe operation of material handling equipment, and consistent adherence to safety, quality, and housekeeping standards in a fast-paced industrial manufacturing environment. Uzin Utz North America, Inc. is a North American subsidiary of Uzin Utz SE, a global flooring installation systems company headquartered in Ulm, Germany. The company delivers solutions under the UZIN, WOLFF, and PALLMANN brands and emphasizes operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement.
Requirements
- High school degree, GED, or equivalent is preferred.
- Forklift certification for sit-down and stand-up forklifts is preferred.
- At least 1 year of experience in warehouse operations is preferred.
Nice To Haves
- High school degree, GED, or equivalent.
- Forklift certification for sit-down and stand-up forklifts.
- At least 1 year of experience in warehouse operations.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and process incoming and outgoing courier, LTL, parcel, and freight shipments.
- Verify inbound deliveries against bills of lading, delivery notes, and purchase orders, and promptly document and report discrepancies or damages.
- Enter accurate goods receipt transactions in SAP or another ERP system for inbound deliveries.
- Safely load and unload trucks or containers using appropriate material handling equipment, such as forklifts and pallet jacks.
- Prepare accurate shipping documentation, including delivery notes, packing lists, shipping labels, and bills of lading.
- Control and file shipping and receiving records in accordance with company policies and audit requirements.
- Enter, update, and verify shipment and inventory data in SAP and related systems.
- Prepare weekly and monthly shipping and receiving reports and requested metrics.
- Apply product labels and internal identification tags to received materials.
- Coordinate timely put-away of inbound materials and accurate location updates with warehouse personnel.
- Keep warehouse and production teams informed about delivery status, delays, and schedule changes.
- Supply sample materials to the Quality Control lab according to established protocols.
- Support quality standards and regulatory requirements related to shipping, receiving, and material handling.
- Report nonconforming materials, packaging damage, and shipment discrepancies to appropriate stakeholders.
- Communicate with warehouse, production, purchasing, customer service, and carriers to resolve issues and support on-time delivery.
- Participate in daily or periodic operations meetings as needed.
- Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment safely and in compliance with company and OSHA regulations.
- Follow safety, security, and PPE requirements, and report unsafe conditions or incidents.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free work area in accordance with 5S or similar standards.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Supplementary benefit options.
- 11 paid holidays in 2026.
- 3 weeks of paid time off.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
