Shipping/Receiving Clerk

Elkhart Plastics • Middlebury, IN

7d

About The Position

The Shipping/Receiving Clerk is responsible for receiving incoming materials, processing the related paperwork, and physically dispositioning the materials. Accuracy and timeliness are essential to the role. Other duties may be assigned or reassigned at any time.

The position involves unloading trucks, verifying received materials against bills of lading and packing slips, identifying visible damage or discrepancies, recording receipts in Syspro, routing paperwork to accounting personnel, and moving materials to designated locations. The employee also performs cycle counts and other tasks as directed by the Materials Manager.

The role requires working in hot, humid conditions and around loud noise for extended periods. Physical demands include standing, walking, maneuvering around materials, molds, and parts, and lifting up to 50 pounds independently (and more with assistance).

Requirements

• Strong basic math skills, including the ability to count accurately.
• Ability to read material documents, labels, and similar items.
• Problem-solving abilities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Dependability, including the ability to follow instructions and complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Strong teamwork skills.
• Computer literacy and proficiency in Excel.
• Forklift and/or pallet jack experience.
• Ability to work in hot, humid conditions and around loud noise for extended periods.
• Ability to alternate between standing and remaining stationary, with intermediate walking as needed throughout the shift.
• Ability to maneuver around materials, molds, and parts.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds independently and more with assistance.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Syspro or other MRP systems.

Responsibilities

• Unload trucks carrying materials purchased by EPI.
• Verify that received materials match the bill of lading or packing slip, including part numbers and the number of containers and pallets.
• Check containers and pallets for visible damage.
• Notify the plant buyer of discrepancies.
• Receive materials into Syspro according to provided work instructions.
• Ensure receiving paperwork is given to the appropriate accounting personnel.
• Move received materials to their designated locations.
• Perform cycle counts as directed by the Materials Manager.
• Perform other tasks as directed by the Materials Manager.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed