Shipping Clerk - Metal Industry

Lake Air Products•Vadnais Heights, MN

17d•$20 - $26

About The Position

The Shipping Clerk prepares, packages, receives, and processes shipments to ensure accurate and timely delivery of materials and customer products. The role supports shipping and inventory operations by handling incoming and outgoing shipments, operating forklifts, completing shipping documentation, and entering data into the ERP system. It requires attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Intermediate computer knowledge and skills in Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Word, and Excel.
Knowledge and skills in Material Requirements Planning (MRP), setting up Over the Road shipments (OTR), Bills of Lading (BOL), or using UPS/FedEx systems.
Integrity, credibility, and commitment to the mission.
Flexibility and ability to multitask in an ambiguous, fast-moving environment while working toward clarity and solutions.
Demonstrated resourcefulness in setting priorities and guiding investment in people and systems.
Ability to bend and lift, load and unload workpieces into a machine, move between workstations, and alternate between sitting and standing.
Unless an exemption applies, candidates must be a U.S. Person under export control law or obtain an export control license.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of industrial truck (forklift) experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment.

Responsibilities

Pack products or parts into shipping cartons according to order forms or instruction sheets.
Use packaging materials as necessary to prevent breakage or damage.
Close, seal, and accurately label cartons for shipping.
Check incoming packages for damage and count them.
Post weight and shipping charges.
Receive incoming materials and prepare products and other materials for shipment using freight bills.
Oversee incoming and outgoing shipping activities to ensure shipments are accurate, complete, and in good condition.
Create purchase orders for outside services; receive products; coordinate with vendors and purchasing for hot jobs.
Perform manufacturing receipts and work to repair material errors; discuss extreme situations with appropriate management.
Enter data in M1.