Shipping & Receiving Clerk

Primary Weapons Systems • Boise, ID

14h • Onsite

About The Position

The Shipping and Receiving Clerk is responsible for coordinating the accurate and efficient flow of materials, products, and documentation into and out of a facility. This role supports warehouse, distribution, manufacturing, or retail operations by receiving inbound shipments, verifying quantities and condition, preparing outbound orders, maintaining inventory records, and ensuring shipping documentation is complete and accurate. The clerk works closely with carriers, vendors, drivers, and internal departments to resolve discrepancies, prevent delays, and maintain strong service levels while following established safety, quality, and company procedures.

Requirements

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Experience working in a shipping or receiving department.
• Experience operating heavy machinery (forklift, etc.)
• Read, analyze and interpret shipping documents.
• Effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, customers and the public.
• Must be able to conduct basic mathematical problems including calculating proportions, percentages, area, and volume.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Basic-level computer related skills including familiarization with spreadsheet and MRP/ERP software.

Nice To Haves

• Exhibits good listening and comprehension.
• Able to deliver needed information to fellow machinists during shift change-over
• Displays courtesy and sensitivity.
• Meets commitments.
• Responds promptly to customer needs.
• Solicits customer feedback to improve service.
• Commits to doing the best job possible.
• Follows instructions.
• Keeps commitments.
• Meets attendance and punctuality guidelines.
• Responds to requests for service and assistance.
• Take responsibility for own actions.
• Uses time efficiently.
• Works in an organized manner.
• Fosters quality focus in others.
• Improve processes.
• Adapts to new technologies.
• Demonstrates required skills.
• Exercises a commitment to driving value and eliminating waste.

Responsibilities

• Receive incoming shipments and compare packing slips, purchase orders, manifests, or invoices against actual quantities received.
• Inspect materials for damage, shortages, overages, and quality issues, and promptly report discrepancies.
• Unload, sort, label, stage, and store inventory in designated warehouse or stockroom locations.
• Prepare outbound shipments by picking, packing, wrapping, labeling, and verifying orders for accuracy.
• Create and process shipping paperwork such as bills of lading, shipping labels, carrier records, and internal tracking documentation.
• Maintain accurate inventory records in warehouse management, inventory, or ERP (NetSuite) systems using scanners and data entry tools.
• Coordinate pickups, deliveries, and shipment schedules with carriers, drivers, and internal departments.
• Process returns, damaged goods, and nonconforming materials in accordance with company procedures.
• Operate material handling equipment such as pallet jacks, hand trucks, or forklifts when authorized and required.
• Keep shipping and receiving areas organized, clean, and compliant with safety and housekeeping standards.

What This Job Offers

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