Shipping & Receiving Clerk IV

Caterpillar Inc.•Alpharetta, GA

5d•$22 - $29

About The Position

The Shipping & Receiving Clerk reports to the Section Manager and supports the efficient flow of materials throughout Caterpillar's Electric Power Division. The position coordinates incoming and outgoing shipments, maintains inventory accuracy, supports material movement across multiple production areas, and ensures compliance with safety, quality, and operational standards. It serves as a key point of contact among production, logistics, warehouse, and transportation teams to help ensure on-time delivery and uninterrupted manufacturing operations. The position is located in Alpharetta, Georgia. Relocation and visa sponsorship are not provided. Overtime may be required based on business needs. Any employment offer is conditioned on successful completion of a drug screen.

Requirements

Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
Ability to effectively resolve individual and team conflicts.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Proficiency with standard business software and computer applications.
Working knowledge of Griffin facility policies, procedures, and work processes.
Effective interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive working relationships across teams.
Ability to occasionally lift materials up to 35 pounds individually or 70 pounds as a team lift.
Ability to bend, reach, squat, and perform material handling activities as needed.
Ability to work in environments with varying temperatures.
Consistent use of required personal protective equipment (PPE).
Ability to stand, walk, or sit for extended periods during the workday.
Forklift, reach truck, and crane operation may be required.

Nice To Haves

Prior shipping, receiving, warehouse, inventory, or material handling experience.
Experience utilizing SAP or other inventory management systems.
Experience tracking and reporting operational performance metrics.
Demonstrated ability to support continuous improvement initiatives.
Experience working in a manufacturing or production environment.

Responsibilities

Process and coordinate inbound and outbound shipments.
Receive, inspect, verify, and distribute materials to support production needs.
Maintain accurate inventory records and support cycle counts and inventory audits.
Coordinate material movement between warehouse, production, and logistics teams.
Track shipping, receiving, and inventory performance metrics.
Resolve material, inventory, and shipping discrepancies with cross-functional teams.
Maintain compliance with safety, quality, and operational procedures.
Support process improvements that enhance efficiency and on-time delivery.
Maintain shipping, receiving, and inventory documentation using business systems and Microsoft Office applications.
Communicate daily with production, warehouse, and logistics teams to support operational goals.