Shipping Clerk

Job Purpose & Description :

The Shipping and Receiving Clerk is responsible for the accurate and timely receipt, verification, storage, and shipment of materials and finished products. This role ensures inventory is properly handled, documented, and processed to support efficient operations, customer satisfaction, and compliance with company procedures. This position will be for a day shift Monday-Friday 8am-5pm.

Key Responsibilities:

The Shipping and Receiving Clerk performs a variety of shipping, receiving, material handling, and inventory support functions. This position requires certification and competent operation of material handling equipment, attention to detail in order fulfillment, and the ability to self-manage workload to meet daily shipping and operational needs. The role plays a key part in maintaining inventory accuracy, facility organization, and on-time order fulfillment.

Complete required forklift certification and training and safely operate all three types of lift equipment (Forklift, Reach Truck, and Order Selector) competently

Accurately pull sales orders, work orders, and transfer orders according to established procedures

Understand and effectively use RF scanner (RF gun) functions, including transferring items between locations

Stack, label, and properly store received materials and products

Unload incoming deliveries, verify contents, sign for shipments, and report discrepancies or damage

Distribute received materials to appropriate departments or storage locations

Assist with validating, packing, and preparing orders for shipment, including UPS and LTL shipments (with supervision as needed)

Assist in loading trucks for outbound shipments as required

Understand primary fittings and distinguish between different product lines

Participate in physical year-end inventory counts and support ongoing inventory accuracy through daily practices

Maintain a clean, neat, and organized shipping, receiving, and warehouse environment

Self-manage workload to meet shipping schedules, timelines, and operational priorities

Follow all established safety standards, work procedures, and company policies at all times

Participate in the implementation of process improvements and operational efficiencies as needed

Work collaboratively and contribute positively within a team environment

Provide flexible support in other operational or warehouse areas as required

Job Requirements

Education & Certificates:

High School Diploma or equivalency

Technical Skills & Experience:

1-3 years experience using RF gun and warehouse systems

1 year of experience safely operating a variety of Powered Industrial Trucks

• Competencies
• Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals

Ability to effectively understand and carry out written and verbal instructions related to shipping, receiving, safety, and operational procedures

Mathematics Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using all units of measure

Proficiency in working with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages to ensure accuracy in inventory counts, order fulfillment, and shipping documentation

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and adapt to situations where limited standardization exists

Ability to interpret and carry out a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

Demonstrates sound judgment and problem-solving skills in fast-paced operational environments

Key Relationships

Frequently interacts with all Distribution Center employees, at all levels.

Working Conditions

Employee may be exposed to a moderate level of hazards in the work environment, such as chemicals, commercial products, exposure to potential toxins, moving machinery, repetitive motion, excessive noise, powered industrial vehicle fork/reach/ bucket lift/other.

May on occasion be exposed to loud sounds and distracting noise levels.

Employee may be required to perform a moderate level of specific tasks such as lifting up to 70 lbs, frequent changes in body movements, and working at heights of up to 20 feet.

Employee may experience progressive degrees of changing factors in the work process (changing work priorities, deadlines, accuracy, quotas, conflicting demands).

Employee will be required to spend the majority of their shift bending, stretching, walking, and standing.