Shipping and Receiving Clerk

Paylocity; Rockford (IL); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Paylocity in Rockford, IL is seeking a detail-oriented Shipping and Receiving Clerk to oversee all shipping and receiving operations and to maintain accurate inventory records within our ERP system.

In this role you will handle daily receiving and shipping activities, coordinate with trucking companies, prepare goods for shipment, and ensure quality and timely delivery. A high school diploma or GED and at least 2 years of related experience are required; frequent lifting up to 40 lbs is expected.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED.
• Minimum 2 years of related shipping/receiving experience or training.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs and handle physical duties.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day receiving and shipping activities for manufacturing.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and ERP entries; resolve quantity discrepancies.
• Package products for shipment ensuring quality and on-time delivery.
• Coordinate with trucking companies and drivers for shipments.
• Forward material certifications to appropriate personnel.
• Support internal delivery of customer returns and warranty items.
• Identify and communicate potential issues to buyers or customer service

Skills

Strong written and oral communication

Accurate record keeping

Lift 40 lbs

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

ERP system

Lean tools

Kanban

Job description

Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Shipping and Receiving Clerk to oversee all aspects of our shipping and receiving operations. This role is vital to ensuring the smooth flow of goods, maintaining accurate inventory records, and supporting overall supply chain efficiency.

Requirements

Major Responsibilities

• Day-to-Day activities of receiving and shipping products and goods associated with manufacturing.
• Maintains accurate records of goods and products received.
• Records receiving quantities into ERP system. Responsible for discrepancies of quantity received.
• Packages finished and semi-finished products for shipment to assure part quality and adheres to customer expectations associated with quality and delivery performances.
• Adheres to company safety policies and procedures.
• Adheres to company quality policies and procedures.
• Works with trucking companies and their personnel on shipping products.
• Responsible to forward material certifications to proper personnel.
• Facilitate the internal delivery of all customer return and warranty products
• Proactively communicates foreseeable issues to next level buyer or customer service department.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• 2 years of related experience and/or training

Minimum Competencies

• Able to lift 40 lbs on a continual basis.
• Possess strong written and oral communication skills.
• Accurate record keeping abilities.

Preferred Competencies

• Training in lean tools and techniques.
• Kanban Experience