Shipping & Receiving Clerk/ Driver
About The Position
The Shipping & Receiving Clerk/Driver prepares products for shipment to customers and outside processing vendors, completes shipping records and carrier forms, verifies and records shipments, schedules carrier pickups, tracks freight, and compares freight costs. The role also receives incoming shipments, performs limited inspections, checks goods against purchase orders, records discrepancies, enters receipt data, weighs raw materials, maintains shipping and receiving records, generates inventory labels, and supports inventory accuracy through counts and inventory maintenance. The position operates a forklift and company vehicles, including manual-transmission vehicles, to handle and transport materials and products safely. Driver duties include vehicle inspections, cargo loading and securing, delivery planning with warehouse and logistics teams, compliance with traffic and safety rules, and basic vehicle maintenance. The employee may also assist with month-end inventory activities and help Purchasing and Accounting resolve receipt and invoice discrepancies. The role communicates with all levels of the organization to help meet customer requirements and delivery schedules.
Requirements
- At least 1 year of experience in a manufacturing and/or warehouse environment.
- Ability to count, weigh, and verify finished goods and raw materials.
- Working knowledge of computer operations, data entry, and basic office skills.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds.
- Valid state motor vehicle operator’s license and a clean driving record in accordance with company policies.
- Proficiency operating vehicles with manual transmissions.
- Valid forklift operator’s license.
- Ability to communicate effectively across all organizational levels in writing, verbally, and using computers.
Responsibilities
- Prepare products for timely shipment to end customers and outside processing vendors according to company procedures and customer requirements.
- Complete shipment records, bills of lading, internal shipping documents, and carrier-specific forms.
- Verify and record items loaded for shipment and complete shipping reports.
- Schedule freight pickups, track inbound and outbound freight, and compare freight company costs.
- Unpack incoming shipments and perform limited receiving inspections.
- Verify received items against purchase orders and document discrepancies.
- Complete receiving documentation and enter purchase order receipts into the receiving log/database.
- Weigh and verify raw materials; reject damaged items and record shortages.
- Maintain files for outbound bills of lading and returned goods.
- Generate raw-material inventory identification labels and maintain finished-goods and raw-material inventory.
- Assist Purchasing and Accounting with receipt and invoice discrepancy resolution as needed.
- Perform cycle counts and weekly inventory counts and maintain accurate inventory.
- Operate a forklift for material handling.
- Operate company vehicles, including manual-transmission vehicles, to transport materials and products safely and efficiently.
- Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections.
- Load, unload, and secure cargo to prevent damage during transit.
- Coordinate delivery schedules and route planning with warehouse and logistics teams.
- Follow applicable traffic and safety regulations while operating company vehicles.
- Perform basic vehicle maintenance, such as checking fluid levels, tire pressure, and cleanliness.
- Assist with month-end inventory activities as needed.
- Communicate with all levels of the organization to help meet customer requirements and delivery schedules.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
