Shipping and Receiving Clerk

Principal Duties And Responsibilities

• Cook up and coordinate outbound shipments in collaboration with Production, Sales, Inventory, and plant leadership.
• Arrange common-carrier transportation with outside freight companies.
• Determine the proper loading sequence and product placement according to delivery requirements, weight limits, and safe loading practices.
• Route orders and furnish carriers with precise pickup, delivery, and customer receiving instructions.
• Prepare, examine, and preserve shipping records, bills of lading, packing lists, and other necessary documentation.
• Verify inbound and outbound shipping documents and investigate discrepancies.
• Ensure shipping documentation adheres to company protocols and applicable Department of Transportation requirements.
• Document shortages, damages, or shipment discrepancies and convey findings to the appropriate internal teams.
• Respond to requests for shipment tracing, order status, and expedited delivery.
• Maintain accurate records of incoming materials and outgoing finished products.
• Communicate regularly with carriers, drivers, customers, and internal departments regarding shipment status or delivery issues.
• Aid in loading and unloading materials from trucks or carts when needed.
• Support inventory accuracy and material flow throughout the shipping and receiving areas.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Prepare reports and correspondence as required.
• Participate in safety, continuous improvement, and other plant programs and meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum of six months of experience in shipping, receiving, logistics, warehouse operations, or a related field.
• Manufacturing or industrial warehouse experience is preferred.
• Working knowledge of shipping documentation, freight coordination, and standard DOT requirements.
• Familiarity with safe loading practices, truck capacities, and weight limitations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Experience with ERP, inventory, or transportation-management systems is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through.
• Ability to communicate effectively with carriers, drivers, customers, and employees at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to manage changing priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Compensation & Benefit Information

• Hourly pay range: $20.00–$25.00 per hour, dependent on experience.
• The pay range may be adjusted based on cost of living, relevant experience, internal equity, and other job-related factors.
• Bonus and Incentive Pay: Incentive pay may be available and may include weekly production bonuses, trip rates, employee referral bonuses, or other applicable programs. A discretionary annual bonus based on company and business-unit performance may also be provided.
• Benefits Currently Offered To Employees: Medical insurance, Health savings account with company contribution, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Basic and voluntary life insurance, Disability insurance, 401(k) plan with company match, Paid vacation and holidays, Employee stock purchase program with discount, Educational reimbursement, Wellness programs and challenges, Other supplemental benefits.
• The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.