Shipping & Receiving Clerk
About The Position
The Shipping & Receiving Clerk processes and fulfills customer orders and operates a forklift to move, locate, relocate, stack, and count merchandise. The Clerk is accountable for safe and efficient vehicle operation and may also perform Packer duties. The position is in a climate-controlled manufacturing plant. The primary first-shift schedule is Monday through Friday, 5:00 AM–1:00 PM or similar, for eight or more hours per day, subject to business needs; training may occur at other times. The role involves preparing, packaging, labeling, weighing, staging, and moving products for shipment; maintaining shipment accuracy and quality; processing required paperwork; performing housekeeping; and following safety procedures. The work environment includes varying levels of noise and smells, and the employee relies heavily on vision to ensure product quality.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED, or six months to one year of related manufacturing experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- At least two years of related shipping experience in a manufacturing environment and/or training.
- At least two years of experience operating a sit-down forklift.
- Basic computer knowledge.
- Problem-solving skills and adaptability to unexpected challenges and changes in production schedules or technology.
- Ability to manage multiple jobs and meet deadlines while maintaining quality and efficiency.
- Attention to detail in monitoring product quality and identifying defects or inconsistencies.
- Ability to read and understand corporate policies, job-related documents, and written and verbal instructions in English.
- Foundational math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
- Strong organization, time management, and accuracy.
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including frequent standing, walking, squatting, stopping, crouching, reaching, hand use, and lifting or moving products weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Vision sufficient for close work, depth perception, focus adjustment, and distinguishing colors, shades, and brightness.
Responsibilities
- Load, unload, move, stack, and stage products and materials using a forklift, clamp truck, or other powered equipment.
- Pull and prepare products for shipment, verifying quantities and accuracy.
- Package, label, and weigh items, and ensure the appropriate shipping method and charges.
- Move products from staging or storage areas into rail cars or trailers.
- Maintain the accuracy and quality of outbound shipments, report damages and quality variances as needed.
- Stack and store merchandise in appropriate areas.
- Complete and process required paperwork, records, and documents.
- Perform general housekeeping in work areas.
- Follow safety policies and protocols and maintain a safe working environment.
- Report workplace hazards, injuries, illnesses, and near misses to management immediately.
- Attend department and company meetings.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Operate a forklift safely and efficiently; may perform Packer duties.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D insurance, disability coverage, and flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care.
- Company-paid basic life/AD&D insurance equal to one times the employee’s annual salary, up to $500,000.
- 401(k) plan with a discretionary employer match, typically 50% of employee deferrals up to 6% of compensation, with immediate vesting.
- Nine paid holidays.
- Accumulating paid time off available after 90 days of continuous active full-time service.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
