Shipping & Receiving Clerk

The Lindgren Group•Minneapolis, MN

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Shipping / Receiving Clerk receives incoming materials and prepares outgoing shipments, ensuring that parts, quantities, and paperwork are accurate. The role combines material handling and forklift operation with computer work, documentation, organization, and customer service. The employee uses shipping, inventory, carrier, and other computer systems; coordinates with production and other departments; and communicates professionally with drivers, vendors, customers, and visitors. The position is based at Nico Products in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and is a full-time, direct-hire role on a first-shift weekday schedule. Start and end times are assigned according to department coverage needs, and employees are expected to consistently work their assigned schedule. Overtime may be available based on business and production needs. The role requires working in an active production and Shipping/Receiving environment. Employees must follow established safety, quality, shipping, and facility-security procedures, including restrictions on personal electronic devices, access control, and documentation. Work authorization and participation may be subject to CMMC 2.0 and ITAR restrictions.

Requirements

Previous Shipping/Receiving, inventory, warehouse, or related experience.
Forklift experience.
Comfort using computers and learning new software.
Ability to accurately compare physical parts and quantities with paperwork and computer records.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and changing demands.
Ability to recognize discrepancies and investigate them before proceeding.
Professional communication and customer-service skills, including courteous interaction with drivers, vendors, customers, and visitors.
Dependable attendance and punctuality.
Ability to consistently work the assigned schedule.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the workday.
Ability to frequently bend, reach, grasp, and handle parts and materials.
Ability to safely operate a forklift and other material-handling equipment.
Ability to load, unload, move, and organize materials as required.
Ability to alternate between computer and paperwork tasks and physical Shipping/Receiving duties throughout the day.
Ability to work in an active production and Shipping/Receiving environment.
Adherence to facility security policies, including restrictions on personal electronic devices, access control, and documentation procedures.
Work eligibility may be restricted by CMMC 2.0 and ITAR requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experience with shipping, inventory, ERP/MRP, carrier, or similar systems is strongly preferred.
Three or more years of directly related experience may qualify candidates for placement toward the higher end of the wage range, based on qualifications and experience.

Responsibilities

Receive incoming materials and prepare outgoing shipments.
Verify parts, quantities, and paperwork before receiving or shipping materials.
Inspect incoming shipments for obvious damage or discrepancies.
Prepare and maintain accurate shipping and receiving documentation.
Enter and retrieve information using shipping, inventory, and other computer systems.
Use carrier software and other shipping programs as required.
Operate a forklift safely to load, unload, and move materials.
Organize incoming and outgoing materials so parts can be identified and located easily.
Coordinate with production and other departments to keep materials moving.
Identify and resolve discrepancies before shipments leave the facility.
Communicate professionally with drivers, vendors, customers, and visitors.
Prioritize multiple shipments, deliveries, and production requests throughout the day.
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized Shipping/Receiving area.
Follow established safety, quality, and shipping procedures.
Consistently work the assigned schedule and help where needed to keep the department and production moving.