Shipping Receiving Clerk

Wabtec•Milwaukee, WI

3d•$24 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

The Shipping Receiving Clerk is responsible for the shipping and receiving functions at Wabtec’s Motive Equipment location. The role supports compliance with Wabtec quality standards and efficient work in a lean environment, helping maintain customer satisfaction. It reports directly to the Production Supervisor. The position works on-site during the scheduled shift and involves daily interaction with production-line employees and management. Work is normally performed in a controlled office environment, with occasional work on a production shop floor where temperatures vary with the weather and exposure to fumes and minimal to moderate noise may occur. Hearing protection is required in designated areas; safety shoes and safety glasses are required on the shop floor.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least five years of experience in a shipping/receiving role.
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and ERP systems.
Experience driving sit-down and stand-up forklifts.
Ability to work effectively unsupervised.
Strategic and creative thinking to analyze issues and develop solutions.
Ability to respond positively to feedback and implement process and procedure changes as needed.
Basic math skills.
Ability to use software such as Oracle and website-based customer or supplier portals.
Ability to hear and read, write, and communicate in English.
Ability to sit for up to six hours at a time with minimal breaks.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds independently or up to 25 pounds with assistance.
Ability to meet the position’s vision requirements, including close and distance vision, color distinction, and observing small handwriting, labels, and components.
Ability to work on-site during the scheduled shift and communicate face-to-face daily with production-line employees and management.
Legally authorized to work in the United States; an offer is conditioned on successful completion of applicable drug screening and fitness-for-duty testing.

Nice To Haves

International shipping experience.

Responsibilities

Compare identifying information and counts, weights, or measures of incoming and outgoing shipments against bills of lading, invoices, orders, and other records.
Determine shipping methods and contact trucking companies or third-party logistics providers to schedule pickups.
Load and unload inbound and outbound trucks and interact with freight personnel.
Scan shipping paperwork.
Affix shipping labels to packed cartons with shipping information.
Assemble containers and package products using appropriate packing materials.
Unpackage and examine incoming shipments for damage or shortages, enter information into the ERP system, and consult the purchasing department on resolutions as needed.
Use customer and UPS/FedEx portals to ship outbound shipments.
Use the ERP system to process shipments, pick to order, and generate bills of lading, packing slips, and invoices.
Upload required paperwork to the corporate team to obtain customs paperwork.
Maintain inventory of shipping materials and supplies.
Perform other duties as assigned.