Shipping & Receiving Clerk

AST • Tacoma, WA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

At AST, the Shipping & Receiving Clerk supports the accurate, timely, and quality-controlled movement of materials throughout the organization. The role includes preparing, packaging, and verifying outgoing shipments; performing final quality checks; and safely crating equipment when needed. The successful candidate is detail-oriented, safety-conscious, adaptable, communicates effectively, and can manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This position reports to the Shipping/Receiving Manager.

This is a full-time, on-site position based in Tacoma. The competitive compensation range for onsite Washington applicants is $30.38 per hour. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction and must successfully pass a drug screen and background check.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and one year of experience in shipping, receiving, and/or purchasing.
• Understanding of Microsoft Excel, Word, and an MRP system.
• Forklift, scissor lift, and crane certification, or ability to obtain certification.
• Quality-conscious and able to meet productivity goals.
• Self-motivated, energetic, dependable, honest, and thorough.
• Cooperative, with good interpersonal communication skills.
• Able to change direction and handle multiple responsibilities and tasks.
• Able to lift 50 pounds without assistance.
• Able to sit or stand continuously for up to eight hours per day.
• Able to bend, squat, kneel, and reach out and above the shoulders.
• Able to work overtime, including weekends, as required to meet customer deadlines.
• Able to safely use ladders and multilevel work platforms.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.
• Willing to take and successfully pass a drug screen and background check.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a made-to-order or engineered-to-order manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare items for shipment and verify they match the packing slip.
• Perform a final quality control check of parts before shipping to customers.
• Package, protect, and box items for shipment, including support parts for large shipments.
• Maintain an understanding of shipping information and regulations.
• Assist with crating and securing large machines and equipment.
• Follow up on shipments to confirm arrival dates.
• Receive parts into the ERP system within two hours of receipt.
• Issue parts from inventory according to ERP pick lists.
• Organize and maintain job carts, parts storage bins, and shelves.
• Bag and label completed spare parts entering inventory and update inventory counts.
• Process returns to vendors for credit, repair, evaluation, replacement, or other purposes.
• Occasionally assemble spare parts.
• Assist Supply Chain with inventory management and follow-up on open purchase orders.
• Obtain pricing and availability or lead-time information from assigned vendors.
• Assist with problem-solving related to Purchasing.
• Promptly update AST's ERP system when new information is acquired.
• Communicate new information effectively to appropriate AST personnel.
• Use small hand tools to build shipping crates.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical insurance, including HSA and PPO options.
• Paid dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• HSA account with employer contribution.
• Long- and short-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) with Traditional and Roth options and up to 5% company match.
• Education assistance.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• Bonus potential.
• Opportunities for personal and professional development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED