Shipping & Receiving Clerk

HORST ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING CO•East Hartford, CT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Shipping and Receiving Clerk is responsible for managing the accurate and efficient flow of materials and products. This role includes receiving and inspecting incoming shipments, verifying documentation, organizing inventory, and coordinating outbound shipments to meet customer requirements and production schedules. The clerk ensures compliance with quality standards, safety protocols, and aerospace regulations while maintaining accurate records in inventory management systems. Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and a commitment to supporting production timelines are essential. This role is 100% in office at our plant in East Hartford, CT. At HORST we offer a variety of benefits including but not limited to: Competitive PTO Package Paid Company Holidays 401K Match Program Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance Program

Requirements

2-3 years’ hands-on experience working in a fast-paced shipping department
Familiarity with international shipments
Strong computer skills-prior ERP experience is a plus
Work with FedEx and /or UPS software and DHL
Ability to read blueprints with accuracy
Must be able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
High School Diploma or equivalent
Excellent skills in Microsoft Excel
Highly organized
Push/Pull and lift up to 50 lbs.
Bend at knees
Stand for long periods of time

Nice To Haves

Experience in aerospace manufacturing a plus

Responsibilities

Pull inventory and repackage for shipment
Package parts coming from shop floor according to work instructions
Assure that all parts are packed correctly to the operation sheet and sufficiently to not be damaged in transport
Process international shipment paperwork including Certificate of Origin and commercial invoices along with international shipment numbers
Download requirements from customer websites and ship parts with enough time to be received on time by the customer
Process all company shipments with required paperwork including Certificate of Conformance.
Handle all customer returns including RMA’s and shipping instruction
Cycle count and manage inventory
Clean & wash reusable packaging
Efficiently and accurately receive service work, customer returns, MRO items, and subcontractor work.
Navigate Epicor to process customer shipments, manage receiving operations, and perform inventory control functions effectively.
Compile daily shipment requirements using Epicor and customer portal data, pull inventory, and package items for shipment.
Process shipments utilizing customer portals to ensure compliance with requirements.
Navigate Epicor to process customer shipments, manage receiving operations, and perform inventory control functions effectively.
Handle international shipments and exports, including filing Electronic Export Information (EEI) via AES Direct in the ACE system, preparing documentation such as certificates of origin and commercial invoices, and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Ensure parts are packaged securely following operation sheet guidelines and/or work instructions to meet or exceed quality and safety standards.
Perform inventory control functions, including issuing assembly kits to the manufacturing floor, conducting cycle counts, and maintaining accurate inventory records.
Ensure timely allocating materials to job travelers within the EPCIOR ERP system
Load, unload, and transport materials and products between loading docks, delivery trucks, storage areas, and manufacturing areas.
Other Duties as assigned