Shipping/Receiving Clerk

Meridian Adhesives Group • Elk Grove Village, IL

4d • $22 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

The Shipping Clerk receives inbound materials, products, and returns and stages outbound shipments for carrier pickup. The role ensures shipping documentation, inventory lots, and customer-specific requirements are accurate and complete, working closely with Customer Service, the Logistics Coordinator, Production, and carriers to support timely and accurate shipment execution. It also manages inbound trucks and products, checks shipment condition and accuracy, and documents damage or missing freight.

Requirements

• 1–2 years of logistics, shipping, transportation, or related experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
• Experience with inventory and lot allocation.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in shipment documentation and inventory records.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate with internal departments, carriers, and other stakeholders.
• Working knowledge of bills of lading, freight classes, LTL, and truckload shipments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook and Excel.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and follow established procedures and customer-specific requirements.
• Forklift experience.
• Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, including moving through warehouse, shipping, and office areas; visually inspecting freight and documentation; handling materials; and standing, walking, bending, reaching, or sitting for extended periods.
• Ability to work safely in and around warehouse and shipping areas.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process outgoing shipments and ensure all required shipping documentation is complete and accurate.
• Meet customer-specific shipping requirements, including Certificates of Analysis (COAs), shipment seals, and other required documentation.
• Physically verify shipments before release to ensure documentation matches the freight.
• Attach packing lists, COAs, and required labels to shipments, and confirm with drivers which freight is being picked up.
• Validate inventory by lot number and ensure the correct lots are assigned to each shipment.
• Compare pick lists with actual freight to support shipment accuracy.
• Provide logistics and shipping support to Customer Service as needed.
• Communicate shipment status and exceptions to the Logistics Coordinator and Customer Service.
• Perform other assigned logistics- and shipping-related duties.
• Manage inbound trucks and products, ensuring materials, information, and paperwork are accurate.
• Verify inbound shipments are in good condition and document damage or missing freight.
• Verify weights, piece counts, and lot numbers.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account plans.
• Retirement plan with company contributions.
• Paid Time Off plan that increases based on seniority.
• 11 company-paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Company-paid short-term disability.
• Employee referral bonus program.
• Annual paid volunteer day.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Incentive plan with the opportunity for eligible employees to earn up to $1,520 per year, with payments distributed quarterly.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED