Shipping/Receiving Clerk (Plastics Manufacturing)
About The Position
At Schaefer Plastics, we manufacture industry-leading solutions while advancing responsible practices for a more sustainable future. As a family-owned company founded in 1937, we deliver exceptional customer service through high-quality, innovative waste, recycling, and reusable packaging solutions. Our customers and their satisfaction are central to everything we do. We strive to understand their needs, exceed expectations, and provide dependable products that support long-term sustainability. Our dynamic, inclusive workplace offers employees opportunities to learn, grow, and build rewarding careers. JOB SUMMARY The Shipping and Receiving Associate safely and accurately moves materials, components, finished products, and other goods throughout the facility. This position regularly operates a forklift to load and unload trucks, move and stage materials, maintain inventory locations, and support production and shipping activities. The ideal candidate is an experienced forklift operator who is dependable, safety-focused, organized, and able to work efficiently in a fast-paced manufacturing and warehouse environment.
Requirements
- Previous shipping, receiving, warehouse, logistics, or manufacturing experience required.
- Previous forklift operating experience required.
- Ability to obtain and maintain company forklift certification.
- Experience loading and unloading trucks and trailers required.
- Ability to safely maneuver large or bulky loads in warehouse and production environments.
- Ability to read and understand shipping documents, packing slips, labels, and work instructions.
- Basic math and computer skills.
- Ability to accurately count, verify, and record materials and quantities.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively and work as part of a team.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Must maintain regular and punctual attendance.
- Must be available to work overtime, weekends, or alternate shifts when required by business needs.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
Responsibilities
- Safely operate sit-down forklifts and other authorized material-handling equipment.
- Load and unload trucks, trailers, and containers safely and efficiently.
- Receive incoming materials, components, supplies, and products.
- Prepare, stage, and move finished products and materials for shipment.
- Transport materials between receiving, storage, production, staging, and shipping areas.
- Place materials and products in designated storage locations.
- Verify item numbers, quantities, labels, and shipment information for incoming and outgoing orders.
- Identify and report damaged, missing, incorrect, or nonconforming materials.
- Complete and maintain accurate shipping and receiving documentation.
- Complete shipping and receiving transactions the same day materials arrive or depart.
- Perform material-handling duties for in-process and finished goods.
- Assist with cycle counts, physical inventories, and inventory verification.
- Perform routine forklift inspections and report maintenance or safety concerns immediately.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse, dock, staging, and storage areas.
- Follow pedestrian, forklift, dock, trailer, and warehouse safety procedures.
- Communicate effectively with production, warehouse, transportation, and administrative team members.
- Report inventory discrepancies, equipment concerns, shipment delays, and safety hazards to management.
- Maintain dependable attendance and report to work on time and prepared for the assigned shift.
- Perform additional duties as assigned based on operational needs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
