Shipping & Receiving Clerk

Position Summary

The Shipping & Receiving Clerk is responsible for supporting the daily operations of the Warehouse Shipping & Receiving Department. This position maintains accurate inventory records, processes incoming and outgoing shipments, supports production with material needs, and ensures that all shipping documentation and procedures meet company and customer requirements. The role requires strong attention to detail, data entry accuracy, and effective communication with internal teams, vendors, and carriers.

• Accurately input and maintain inventory control data, including materials, production, shipping, government contract requirements, and vendor information.
• Receive incoming materials; verify that quality, condition, and quantity match purchase orders; document discrepancies when necessary.
• Prepare and process outgoing shipments, including packaging, labeling, packing slips, bills of lading, and coordinating carrier pickups (UPS, Fed Ex, freight).
• Supply production departments with materials based on requisitions and properly document the movement of materials to work-in-process.
• Track and monitor the status of all outgoing shipments and provide updates to internal teams as needed.
• Perform cycle counts, record results, and ensure critical inventory movements are completed daily.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the shipping and receiving areas to ensure safety and efficiency of workflow.
• Assist with general warehouse tasks, scanning, sorting, and inventory counts.
• Engage professionally with drivers, carriers, vendors, and internal employees.
• Follow all safety procedures and always use appropriate PPE.
• Process all returns.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

A high school diploma or equivalent is required, with a two-year technical certification in administration, data entry, or a related field preferred; one (1) to two (2) years of experience in shipping, receiving, warehouse, logistics, or similar duties is highly desirable; must have strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills and a good working knowledge of computer systems, inventory software, and basic Microsoft Office applications;

requires strong attention to detail, accurate data entry, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team; must be able to obtain forklift certification within ninety (90) days of hire and lift up to fifty (50) pounds.