Shipping & Receiving Clerk

Lennox International•Memphis, TN

12d•$19 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

The Shipping & Receiving Clerk supports the operation of a Parts Distribution Center by accurately and promptly processing inbound receipts and outbound shipments. The role works with carriers and internal teams to verify shipments and documentation, record transactions in warehouse systems, communicate shipment status, and resolve routine shipping, receiving, and inventory issues. The clerk also maintains records and follows safety, security, quality, and housekeeping standards in office, dock, and warehouse areas. This is an hourly, non-exempt role scheduled Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The position is on site in a distribution center and requires active work for most of the shift, including handling materials weighing up to 50 pounds. Overtime, weekend work, or schedule changes may be required when business needs require.

Requirements

Ability to work 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Ability to read and follow work instructions, safety rules, product labels, and shipping or receiving documents.
Basic math, counting, measurement, and data-entry skills, with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to learn and use barcode scanners, warehouse management systems, enterprise resource planning systems, computers, and other job-related technology.
Effective communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and time-management skills in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to follow standard work, meet safety and productivity expectations, and adapt to changing assignments and priorities.
Reliable attendance and ability to work the assigned shift, including overtime, weekends, or schedule changes when business needs require.
Ability to work on site in a distribution center and remain active for most of the shift, including frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping, reaching, crouching, climbing, pushing, pulling, and repetitive hand movements.
Ability to regularly lift, carry, and handle parts, cartons, or materials weighing up to 50 pounds; team or mechanical assistance is used for heavier or awkward items in accordance with safety procedures.
Ability to work at varying heights and around racks, conveyors, docks, trailers, pallets, and powered industrial equipment.
Ability to safely operate or work near material-handling equipment after completing required training and authorization.
Ability to use scanners, computers, warehouse systems, printers, and standard office equipment, and to read labels, displays, and documentation accurately.
Ability to work in areas that may include temperature variation, noise, dust, and vehicle or equipment traffic.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment and comply with safety and ergonomic practices.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a distribution center, warehouse, manufacturing, logistics, retail stockroom, shipping/receiving, inventory control, or related environment; entry-level candidates with transferable experience may be considered.
Experience with shipping documents, inventory transactions, cycle counts, discrepancy research, or warehouse systems.
Equipment certification or prior experience operating powered industrial equipment, when applicable; required training and authorization must be completed before operation.
High school diploma preferred but optional.

Responsibilities

Process inbound receipts and outbound shipments according to established procedures and schedules.
Verify item numbers, quantities, condition, labels, and shipping or receiving documentation.
Prepare bills of lading, packing lists, labels, manifests, and other required shipment records.
Coordinate dock appointments and carrier activity, and communicate shipment status or delays.
Complete timely and accurate transactions in the warehouse management or enterprise resource planning system.
Research and resolve routine shipment, documentation, and inventory discrepancies, escalating unresolved issues.
Maintain organized records and support audits, claims, returns, and compliance requirements.
Follow safety, security, quality, and housekeeping standards in office, dock, and warehouse areas.