Description 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).