Shipping/Receiving Clerk

Synectic Solutions•Port Hueneme, CA

17h•$21

About The Position

The Shipping/Receiving Clerk performs clerical and physical tasks in connection with shipping goods of the establishment in which employed and receiving incoming shipments. Follows established guidelines and in handling unusual non-routine problems, this worker receives specific guidance from supervisor or other officials.

Requirements

High School Diploma
US Citizen
Must have and Active DoD Clearance
Experience in shipping, receiving, or warehouse operations to demonstrate familiarity with logistics workflows.
Ability to follow established procedures and guidelines to ensure consistency and accuracy.
Strong attention to detail for verifying orders, inspecting goods, and maintaining accurate records to prevent errors.
Basic clerical skills, including recordkeeping and documentation to manage shipping/receiving paperwork.
Ability to safely lift, move, and handle materials as part of physical shipping/receiving tasks to meet job demands.
Comfort using shipping systems, scanners, or basic computer tools to support documentation and tracking.
Strong communication skills for coordinating with supervisors, drivers, and internal departments to maintain smooth operations.
Ability to work independently on routine tasks and seek guidance when handling non‑routine issues to ensure proper problem‑solving.
Teamwork skills to direct or assist other workers when needed to support collaborative workflow.

Responsibilities

Verify outgoing orders by comparing items and quantities prepared for shipment against shipping documents such as manifests or bills of lading to ensure accuracy.
Ensure proper packaging and labeling of all outgoing shipments, including correct shipping information and documentation to support smooth transport.
Load shipments into transport vehicles safely and according to established procedures to maintain workflow efficiency.
Prepare and maintain shipping records, including manifests, bills of lading, and other required documentation to support traceability.
Verify incoming shipments by comparing received items and quantities against invoices, manifests, storage receipts, or other records to confirm correctness.
Inspect incoming goods for damage and report discrepancies or issues to maintain inventory integrity.
Identify and route received goods to the appropriate departments within the facility to support internal distribution.
Maintain accurate receiving records, documenting all goods received to ensure proper inventory tracking.
Follow established guidelines for routine daily tasks and seek supervisory guidance for non‑routine or unu sual issues to ensure compliance.
Coordinate and direct other workers involved in shipping and receiving activities when required to support team operations.