Shipping/Receiving Clerk

Meridian Adhesives Group • Elk Grove Village, IL

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About The Position

The Shipping/Receiving Clerk receives inbound materials, products, and returns and stages outbound shipments for carrier pickup. The role ensures that shipment documentation, paperwork, inventory lots, and customer-specific requirements are accurate and complete. It works closely with Customer Service, the Logistics Coordinator, Production, and carriers to support timely and accurate shipment execution. The position also manages inbound trucks and products, verifying material accuracy, condition, and paperwork, and documenting damaged or missing freight.

Requirements

• 1–2 years of logistics, shipping, transportation, or related experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
• Experience with inventory and lot allocation.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in shipment documentation and inventory records.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with internal departments, carriers, and other stakeholders.
• Working knowledge of bills of lading, freight classes, LTL, and truckload shipments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook and Excel.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and follow established procedures and customer-specific requirements.
• Forklift experience.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States; employment visa sponsorship is not available.
• Ability to regularly move throughout warehouse, shipping, and office areas; visually inspect freight and documents; lift, carry, push, and/or pull materials; and stand, walk, bend, reach, and sit for extended periods.
• Ability to work safely in and around warehouse and shipping areas and perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process outgoing shipments and ensure all required shipping documentation is complete and accurate.
• Ensure customer-specific shipment requirements—including Certificates of Analysis, shipment seals, and other required documentation—are completed and presented before shipment.
• Physically verify shipments before release to confirm documentation matches the freight.
• Attach packing lists, Certificates of Analysis, and required labels to shipments, and confirm with drivers which freight is being picked up.
• Validate inventory by lot number and verify the correct lots are assigned to each shipment.
• Compare pick lists to actual freight and support shipment accuracy.
• Provide logistics and shipping support to Customer Service as needed.
• Communicate shipment status and exceptions to the Logistics Coordinator and Customer Service.
• Manage inbound trucks and products, ensuring materials, information, and paperwork are accurate.
• Verify that inbound shipments are in good condition and document damaged or missing freight.
• Verify shipment weights, piece counts, and lot numbers.
• Perform other logistics and shipping-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account plans
• Retirement plan with company contributions
• Paid Time Off plan that increases based on seniority
• 11 company-paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company-paid short-term disability
• Employee referral bonus program
• Annual paid volunteer day
• Employee Assistance Program
• Incentive plan with the opportunity to earn up to $1,520 per year, with payments distributed quarterly

What This Job Offers

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