Shipping & Receiving Clerk

The Shipping & Receiving Clerk is responsible for the accurate receipt, storage, movement, and shipment of materials throughout the facility. This position plays a key role in supporting production by maintaining inventory accuracy, operating material handling equipment safely, and ensuring customer orders are prepared and shipped on time.

This is a hands-on position requiring strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and extensive forklift operating experience in a manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong mechanical aptitude, be comfortable working with manufacturing equipment and materials, and be willing to cross-train and assist with production operations as business needs require.

Requirements

Essential Functions

• Receive incoming materials and verify quantities against purchase orders and packing slips.
• Unload and load trucks safely using forklifts and other material handling equipment.
• Move raw materials, finished goods, and work-in-process throughout the facility.
• Pick, stage, package, and prepare customer orders for shipment.
• Perform shipping transactions using ERP and shipping software.
• Maintain accurate inventory through cycle counts and inventory transactions.
• Inspect incoming shipments for damage or discrepancies and report issues promptly.
• Maintain warehouse organization and material locations.
• Follow FIFO inventory practices where applicable.
• Operate forklifts safely while following all company safety policies.
• Assist production personnel with material requests.
• Cross-train in production processes and provide support on the manufacturing floor as needed.
• Operate production equipment safely after receiving appropriate training.
• Assist with assembly, packaging, material preparation, or other production activities as assigned.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse and production work environment.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives in shipping, receiving, and manufacturing operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of forklift operating experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Demonstrated ability to safely operate forklifts and other material handling equipment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to learn manufacturing equipment and production processes.
• Ability to accurately receive, store, move, and ship materials while maintaining inventory accuracy.
• Basic computer skills, including the ability to use ERP, inventory, and shipping software.
• Ability to read and understand shipping documents, packing slips, work orders, and inventory records.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a team.
• Willingness to cross-train and support production operations as business needs require.
• Ability to safely lift up to 50 pounds and perform the physical requirements of the position, including standing, walking, bending, and frequent forklift operation.
• Commitment to following all company safety policies and procedures.

Preferred Education & Experience

• Previous shipping and receiving experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with inventory control, cycle counting, and FIFO inventory practices.
• Experience using ERP systems and shipping software.
• Experience supporting production or manufacturing operations.
• Forklift certification (or the ability to obtain certification if required by company policy).