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Scheduling Full Time Clerical Lancaster, PA, US
2 days ago Requisition ID: 1214
Salary Range: $23.00 To $25.00 Hourly
Job Description Date: October 26, 2026
Title of Role: Inventory/Shipping Specialist
Department: Operations
Position Summary
The Inventory/Shipping Specialist is responsible for maintaining accurate inventory records, processing material transactions in enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, coordinating shipping and receiving activities, and ensuring the timely movement of materials and products. This role supports production and operational requirements through accurate documentation, effective inventory control, safe material handling, and compliance with applicable company, customer, and regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Safety and Compliance
- Champion workplace safety and minimize risk in all work activities.
- Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Follow all applicable safety precautions, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
- Follow hazardous-material shipment procedures when required.
Inventory Control
- Maintain accurate inventory records by issuing and receiving materials for jobs through ERP systems.
- Distribute materials and consumables based on requisitions and operational needs.
- Audit, reconcile, and review inventory transactions for accuracy.
- Perform daily cycle counts to maintain accurate inventory levels.
- Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies as appropriate.
- Update part numbers and related information in ERP systems in accordance with approved request forms.
- Generate sales-order pick lists and facilitate efficient inventory pulls.
- Record required information and attach supporting documentation to routers and related records.
- Transfer materials from central stores or the Materials Technology Center to designated locations promptly.
- Prepare specialized shipments according to applicable sales orders.
Shipping
- Coordinate, prepare, and execute outbound shipments with accurate documentation to meet customer requirements and critical deadlines.
- Package goods in accordance with customer requirements, shipping regulations, and company standards.
- Confirm shipping identification, order details, quantities, and documentation before shipment release.
- Process orders through customer portals when applicable.
- Process international shipments through the Automated Export System (AES) portal.
- Coordinate hazardous-material shipments, including proper packaging, labeling, documentation, regulatory compliance, and safe transportation in accordance with applicable requirements.
Receiving
- Digitally process purchase orders and scan related receiving documents into the company’s document-management system.
- Receive incoming goods and review the associated documentation.
- Inspect and verify the quantity and condition of incoming materials.
- Load and unload shipments as required.
- Deliver received materials to the appropriate departments, storage areas, or operational locations.
- Report discrepancies, damage, or documentation issues to the appropriate manager or department.
Systems and Documentation
- Record accurate transactions and maintain complete supporting documentation in ERP and related systems.
- Use Microsoft Outlook, Excel, PDF-editing software, internet-based applications, customer portals, and document-management systems as required.
- Maintain organized records for inventory, purchasing, receiving, shipping, and related operational activities.
Material Handling and Equipment Operation
- Operate a hand truck safely.
- Lift and handle materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
Accountability and Communication
- Complete assigned work accurately, safely, and within required time frames.
- Notify the manager promptly when circumstances may prevent assigned work from being completed.
- Communicate inventory, shipping, receiving, documentation, or safety concerns to the appropriate personnel.
- Recommend ideas that may improve departmental or organizational processes.
- Work independently while coordinating routinely with other departments and the Materials Manager.
Qualifications
Education and Experience
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Experience: Minimum of two years of experience in shipping, warehouse, receiving, inventory, or related roles; manufacturing experience preferred.
Knowledge and Skills
- Proficiency with ERP systems and inventory-management processes.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel, PDF-editing software, internet-based applications, and document-management systems.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to interpret purchase orders, sales orders, requisitions, shipping documents, and receiving records.
- Ability to communicate effectively with employees, supervisors, customers, carriers, and other departments.
- Ability to follow written procedures, safety requirements, and regulatory instructions.
Role Requirements
- Role Complexity: Performs a combination of routine and varied inventory, shipping, receiving, and documentation activities. Requires a solid understanding of applicable processes and discretion within accepted practices.
- Responsibility for Accuracy: Errors may affect inventory records, shipments, production, customer service, or company costs.
- Decision Making: Makes routine operational decisions within established procedures and escalates exceptions or compliance concerns as appropriate.
- Communication: Requires regular verbal and written communication with supervisors, production, purchasing, customers, carriers, and other departments.
- Supervision Received: Performs many activities independently under the general direction of the Materials Manager.
- Responsibility for Systems and Equipment: Uses ERP systems, document-management systems, office software, warehouse equipment, and delivery vehicles as authorized.
Work Environment and Physical Demands
- The role involves warehouse, receiving, shipping, storage, production-support, and office activities.
- Must be able to lift materials weighing up to 50 pounds and lift approximately 20 pounds repeatedly during the workday.
- Must be able to safely load, unload, package, transport, and deliver materials and products.
- Must be able to operate a hand truck, tow motor, and box truck as required, subject to applicable authorization, certification, and safety requirements.
- The role involves periodic physical activity, continuity of effort, and exposure to normal warehouse and shipping hazards.