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Stamping and Packaging Division

JOB TITLE

RECEIVING

AND SHIPPING CLERK DEPARTMENT

MANUFACTURING

REPORTS TO

PRODUCTION

MANAGER OR SUPERVISORS JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

manages the documentation, data entry, and administrative work surrounding inbound and outbound freight— directing loading and unloading of trucks, processing receipts, preparing shipping paperwork, maintaining inventory records, and communicating with carriers and internal departments. The role is more administrative than the associate or dock worker position, with a heavier focus on accuracy and record-keeping.

• Responsible for coordination of unloading and loading of trucks/transportation.

The receiving clerk will check-in trailer loads of shipments from suppliers and working as part of the team to unload the truck. Once the goods are unloaded, this person is responsible for counting the goods and cross-checking that total with the purchase order. Looking for damage to goods that may have occurred during shipping. Also, operating forklifts or hand trucks to unload shipments from trucks. Coordinating the stocking/storage of items in inventory.

• Process inbound receiving records in the inventory or ERP system, entering quantity received, vendor details, and purchase order matching
• Prepare outbound shipping documents—bills of lading, packing slips, commercial invoices, and shipping labels—for each outbound order
• Schedule carrier pickups and coordinate delivery appointments with the transportation team and outside carriers
• File and maintain shipping and receiving documentation in physical and digital record systems
• Research and document freight discrepancies—shortages, overages, and damages—and initiate carrier claims when applicable
• Verify inbound freight against purchase orders and communicate exceptions to purchasing or receiving supervisors
• Communicate shipment status updates to internal customers—procurement, production, customer service—as required. Communicating regularly with other warehouse employees, the warehouse manager and other senior managers
• Maintain outbound shipment logs, tracking records, and delivery confirmation documentation
• Support physical inventory counts by providing transaction records and discrepancy documentation plus communications.
• Coordinate with purchasing and accounts payable as required on freight invoices disputes and freight cost allocation questions.
• Responsible for following safety procedures, safe work practice and maintaining a safe work environment (PPE). Let someone know of unsafe work.
• Responsible to know the equipments safety functions/features prior to use. Ask if not told, and do not operate if you do not understand.
• Responsible for knowing "customer" product Quality measures/checks per job specifications or checklist and maintaining a quality product before performing work.
• Responsible for knowing and meeting the QMS and EMS Environmental Policy objectives .
• Responsible to show up to work and on time . (company absentee policy)
• Responsible for completing other assignments as directed by the manager or supervisor.
• Availability to work as needed and including weekends as required (8-10 hr shifts).

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Education or Equivalent preferred, basic math and computer skills.
• Forklift Operation
• will be trained OSHA-Compliant Forklift Certification.
• Attention to details, focus on accuracy
• Must know simple addition and subtraction
• Must be physically able to perform work; 8-10 hour shifts, Standing on your feet for long periods of time
• Operating a computer, printer, fax machine or other equipment
• Lifting heavy objects from a truck, from overhead or off of the ground
• Able to communicate and work with others, communicating regularly with other warehouse employees, the warehouse manager and other senior managers
• Prefer knowledge of steel fabrication processes.
• Availability to work as needed and including weekends as required (8-10 hr shifts).

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Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Disability insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person