Shipping & Receiving Clerk

About the role

This position performs a variety of receiving, shipping, and inventory-related tasks. The role verifies incoming materials against purchase orders, routes received items to appropriate departments or locations, and prepares outgoing shipments using designated carrier services.

Responsibilities

• Receive and unload incoming materials.
• Compare packing slips with purchase orders to verify shipment accuracy using inventory management software.
• Sort, count, label, unpack, and log received inventory.
• Perform quality inspections on select incoming materials.
• Unpack materials and route items to the appropriate departments.
• Operate dollies, pallet jacks, and/or forklifts to load and unload supplies.
• Maintain and file all shipping and receiving records appropriately and in a timely manner.
• Organize the distribution and shipment of merchandise.
• Process customer return shipments as needed.
• Assemble containers and crates for shipment.
• Pack goods securely and prepare required documentation.
• Maintain the Bill of Lading (BOL) database, filing, and storage processes.
• Work with carriers, movers, vendors, and contractors as required.
• Coordinate with various departments regarding inbound and outbound shipments, documentation, and material movement.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of one year of directly related experience preferred.
• Ability to understand and follow safety procedures.
• Ability to receive, track, deliver, and distribute goods, materials, supplies, and equipment.
• Knowledge of light equipment operation and/or maintenance.
• Ability to prepare routine administrative paperwork.
• Ability to read, sort, check, count, and verify numbers accurately.
• Ability to identify problems and report information to the appropriate personnel.
• Must be able to handle standing and/or walking more than 4 hours per day, including lifting objects up to 50 pounds.

Pay

The estimated annualized base salary range for this role is $55,000–$60,000. Compensation will vary based on skills and experience.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
• Generous 401k contribution.
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
• Professional development opportunities.