Shipping / Receiving Clerk
About The Position
We are seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Shipping / Receiving Clerk to support daily material flow within a manufacturing operation. The role is responsible for the accurate receipt, documentation, storage, and shipment of materials and finished goods, while safely handling materials throughout the facility. It combines administrative transaction work with physical material handling and requires consistent overtime to meet production and customer shipping schedules. The position works in a manufacturing and warehouse environment in Oxford, Michigan. It is full-time and on-site, with a standard schedule of Monday through Thursday, 6:00 AM–4:30 PM, and Friday, 6:00 AM–3:30 PM or 4:00 PM depending on the shipping schedule. Overtime is required each week, with a typical 48-hour workweek. Travel is not required.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least 3 years of manufacturing, warehouse, shipping, or receiving experience.
- At least 3 years of hi-lo experience.
- Experience using an ERP system for shipping, receiving, or inventory transactions.
- Advanced fork truck certification and demonstrated safe operation.
- Ability to read and interpret shipping, receiving, and freight documentation.
- Basic computer skills, including internal email communication.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Ability to work scheduled hours and mandatory overtime.
- Reliability, accountability, and a strong work ethic.
- Prior experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, lift up to 50 pounds occasionally, and operate forklifts for extended periods.
- Ability to use required personal protective equipment (PPE).
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with LTL and common carrier freight shipments.
- Willingness to assist with cross-functional warehouse and production support as needed.
Responsibilities
- Receive incoming raw materials, components, and supplies and verify shipments against purchase orders, packing slips, and bills of lading.
- Prepare outbound shipments, including labeling and verifying accuracy against customer orders.
- Complete shipping and receiving transactions accurately and promptly in the company’s ERP system.
- Identify, document, and communicate shortages, damages, and paperwork errors.
- Coordinate with Purchasing, Quality, and Production to resolve shipping or receiving issues.
- Generate and maintain shipping documentation, including packing lists, bills of lading, and freight paperwork.
- Communicate shipment status, delays, or material issues using internal email and ERP systems.
- Safely operate forklifts and other powered industrial equipment.
- Complete and submit required daily fork truck inspection check sheets.
- Load and unload trucks according to shipping schedules and safety procedures.
- Stage materials and finished products in designated locations according to internal procedures.
- Provide general material-handling support throughout the manufacturing floor to maintain workflow and housekeeping standards.
- Support laser and fabrication operations by pulling material, moving scrap or skeletons to designated recycle areas, and assisting with material flow.
- Follow all safety, quality, and operational procedures.
- Assist with cross-functional warehouse and production support as needed.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401(k) retirement plan with 4% company match
- Tuition reimbursement for approved education and training
- Annual allowances for safety shoes and prescription safety glasses
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy
- 9 paid holidays per year
- Regular employee appreciation events
- Supportive, family-oriented work environment within a close-knit, small business setting
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
