Shipping and Receiving Clerk

About the role

The Shipping and Receiving Clerk supports daily warehouse operations by ensuring safe and accurate movement, storage, and tracking of materials throughout the facility. This hands‑on role combines forklift operation, material handling, inventory control, and shipping/receiving support to maintain inventory accuracy and efficient material flow. The position works closely with Quality, Production, Customer Service, and Transportation teams to support production requirements, product traceability, and customer shipments.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate forklifts and other material handling equipment.
• Receive, unload, move, stage, and load materials within the warehouse.
• Verify product quantities, SKU numbers, lot/batch numbers, and labels before movement or shipment.
• Support shipping and receiving activities, including documentation and inventory transactions.
• Perform inventory movements and maintain accurate inventory records.
• Assist with cycle counts, inventory audits, and inventory discrepancy investigations.
• Conduct visual inspections to identify damaged or non‑conforming materials.
• Ensure materials are quality released before transfer or shipment.
• Maintain product traceability and warehouse organization.
• Follow all safety, quality, and environmental procedures.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 2 years of warehouse, shipping/receiving, or inventory control experience in manufacturing or a similar industry.
• Forklift operating experience and ability to maintain forklift certification.
• Ability to accurately complete shipping, receiving, and inventory documentation and interpret work instructions, inventory records, and shipping documents.
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn an ERP and inventory systems.
• Good communication and organizational skills with the ability to work cross‑functionally.
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions.
• Ability to lift and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds and perform physical tasks associated with warehouse operations, including standing, walking, bending, reaching, and operating material handling equipment.

Qualifications

• Current forklift certification.
• 3+ years in a manufacturing, chemical, or distribution environment.
• Experience with inventory management processes, including cycle counting and reconciliation.
• 1+ year of ERP system experience and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Skills

• Basic computer literacy and quick learning of ERP systems.
• Strong communication and organizational abilities.
• Independent decision‑making and problem‑solving skills.
• Physical stamina for lifting, moving, and operating equipment up to 50 lb.

Schedule

Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. ET.

Location

Position is located in North Charleston, SC. Only local candidates who can commute to the facility are considered; relocation assistance is not available.

Pay

Salary Range: $40,000 – $51,000 per year. Annual bonus target: 3% subject to plan provisions.

Benefits

• Competitive base pay and performance bonus.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life benefits starting the first of the month after hire.
• Wellness Incentive Program to lower health insurance cost.
• Inclusive benefits for growing families, covering fertility, adoption, and parental leave.
• Generous leave and FMLA policies.
• Tax‑advantaged health savings and spending accounts (when applicable).
• Prescription program providing most generic maintenance medications at no cost.
• 401(k) eligibility from day one with generous company matching; 100% vested after one year.
• Crisis assistance and Employee Assistance Program with comprehensive mental health support.
• Student loan assistance.
• Business travel reward points eligible for personal use.
• Paid time off to support volunteering and Employee Resource Group participation.
• Free membership to a program offering discounts for travel, entertainment, groceries, and more.

Safety & PPE

Employees are required to wear appropriate PPE based on the task and environment, which may include safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, face masks, and, when necessary, full hazmat