Shipping Clerk - Royal Switchgear

Headquartered in Fort Mill, South Carolina, MacLean Power Systems (MPS) is a leading manufacturer of mission-critical and engineered components for the electric utility, telecommunications, and civil markets. Established in 1986 as a subsidiary of a larger parent company, MPS has grown substantially and now operates as a standalone company with a dedicated workforce of over 2,000 team members worldwide. MPS is renowned for its commitment to quality, responsiveness, and safety, with a focus on vertical integration to ensure the highest standards across product lines. We operate seventeen production facilities across North America and continually invest in manufacturing capabilities to better serve customers.

About the role

This onsite position in Bessemer, Alabama, involves processing outbound shipments, maintaining accurate inventory records, operating forklifts and material-handling equipment, and ensuring all warehouse activities meet safety, quality, and productivity standards.

Responsibilities

• Schedule outbound shipments with freight broker
• Schedule outbound shipments using TMS system
• Invoice (ship) orders in ERP system
• Maintain clean and organized storage areas, racks, and shipping lanes
• Safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material-handling equipment
• Use ERP systems for tracking inventory movements

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required
• 1-2 years experience with LTL and full truckloads/flatbeds
• 1-2 years of shipping in a manufacturing environment
• Forklift experience and/or certification required (or ability to certify upon hire)
• Experience using ERP or inventory management systems (such as SAP, Epicor, Oracle, JDE or similar)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and data entry
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical warehouse work

Skills

• Ability to follow written and verbal directions
• Intermediate verbal and written communication skills
• Intermediate use of required gaging instruments and the application of such instruments
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good problem-solving skills

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package with bonus potential based on company performance
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision
• 401k with employer match
• Employer-paid disability
• Dynamic work environment that encourages creativity, innovation, and professional growth

Join a team of fun, energetic, and hard-working professionals dedicated to achieving Mission Zero—zero safety or environmental incidents.