Shipping and Receiving Clerk

Kelly Services; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelly Services is seeking a Shipping and Receiving Clerk to support a premier manufacturing client in Portland, OR. The role is on 1st shift (roughly 8am–6pm) with a 1-year contract and possible extension, working in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

You will handle loading, unloading, document preparation, and ERP-related tasks. A high school diploma is required; SAP experience and Incoterms knowledge are preferred. Compensation is $26.50 per hour with weekly pay and benefits as described.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; Associate degree or equivalent certification preferred.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• SAP experience desirable.
• Experience and understanding of Incoterms preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform procedures in Shipping and Receiving department operating procedures.
• Communicate with site personnel regarding shipping and receiving duties.
• Load and unload vendor and carrier trucks per site procedures.
• Prepare and verify shipping documents for international and domestic shipments.
• Receive vendor materials and customer returns (ERP transactions, inspection, put away).
• Perform general warehouse duties as required.
• Maintain an organized shipping warehouse and packaging supplies.
• Coordinate with shipping vendors for packaging methods.
• Conduct routine safety and equipment inspections.
• Participate in team activities for plant improvements and safety initiatives.
• Other duties as needed.

Skills

Team orientation

Safety performance

Process troubleshooting

Self-motivation

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Machinery assessment

Shipping methods improvements

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree preferred

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

SAP

Incoterms knowledge

Job description

For those who want to keep growing, learning, and evolving. We at Kelly® hear you, and we’re here for you! We’re seeking a Shipping and Receiving Clerk to work at a premier manufacturing client in Portland, OR. Sound good? Take a closer look below. You owe it to yourself to consider this great new opportunity.

Pay Rate: $26.50 per hour - Weekly Pay

Schedule: 1st shift, roughly 8am–6pm

Duration: 1-year Contract, with possible extension

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform procedures outlined in Shipping and Receiving department operating procedures.
• Effectively communicate with site personnel regarding shipping and receiving duties.
• Load and unload vendor and carrier trucks according to site procedures.
• Prepare and verify shipping documents for international and domestic shipments.
• Receive vendor raw materials and customer returns (including ERP transactions, physical inspection, and put away).
• Perform general warehouse duties as required.
• Maintain an organized shipping warehouse and ensure adequate packaging supplies.
• Coordinate and collaborate with shipping supply vendors for best packaging methods and materials.
• Conduct routine safety and equipment inspections.
• Participate in team activities supporting plant improvements and safety initiatives.
• Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Education:

• High school diploma required; Associate degree or equivalent certification preferred.

Experience:

• Basic computer knowledge, including proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• SAP experience highly desirable.
• Experience and understanding of Incoterms preferred.

Knowledge/Skills:

• Strong team orientation with proven safety performance and process troubleshooting skills.
• Self-driven with a strong work ethic.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to perform a wide variety of tasks with minimal supervision.
• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to handle tasks free of errors.
• Ability to assess departmental machine set-ups, safe equipment operation, and product quality.
• Ability to recognize and implement improvements to shipping methods and materials.

What happens next:

Once you apply, you’ll proceed to next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. But don’t worry—even if this position doesn’t work out, you’re still in our network. That means all of our recruiters will have access to your profile, expanding your opportunities even more.

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As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Please note: The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location, and job type. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here (https://www.mykelly.com/help-support-working-with-kelly-us/#Benefits) for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

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