Shipping and Receiving Clerk

Xylem; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 24,796 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO package

Customizable health, dental and vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company is seeking a Shipping and Receiving Clerk to support daily warehouse operations in Rockford, Illinois. This role is critical in ensuring accurate handling of inbound and outbound freight, including coordinating shipments and maintaining communication with teams. The ideal candidate has over 2 years of experience, is detail-oriented, and possess forklift certification. The position offers a competitive hourly pay ranging from $18 to $22.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in shipping and receiving or a similar role.
• Willingness to complete forklift training.
• Comfortable with cross-functional communication.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, process, and document outbound shipments.
• Receive and verify inbound shipments to ensure accuracy.
• Coordinate pickups and deliveries with internal departments.

Skills

Forklift experience and certification

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Excellent communication skills

Detail-oriented

Problem-solving

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

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The Role

The Shipping and Receiving Clerk plays a key role in supporting daily warehouse operations, ensuring accurate and efficient handling of both inbound and outbound freight. This position involves coordinating shipments, receiving deliveries, performing system transactions, and maintaining clear communication with internal teams and external partners. Depending on business needs, the individual may focus more heavily on either shipping or receiving activities.

Core Responsibilities

• Prepare, process, and document outbound shipments, including booking freight through 3rd‑party logistics systems and generating bills of lading and shipping labels.
• Receive and verify inbound shipments to ensure materials match purchase orders and packing lists, entering data accurately into SAP or related systems (training provided).
• Communicate with carriers, suppliers, and internal departments to coordinate pickups, deliveries, and resolve any discrepancies or damages.
• Operate warehouse equipment such as forklifts, order pickers, and electric pallet jacks (EPJs) to load, unload, move, or stage materials.
• Maintain accurate records of all shipping and receiving transactions, ensuring traceability and compliance with company standards.
• Support overall dock organization and warehouse flow between inbound and outbound operations.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures to maintain a clean and hazard‑free work environment.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management or supervision.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in shipping and receiving, or a similar role.
• Forklift experience and certification (or willingness to complete training).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and comfortable with cross‑functional communication; ERP system experience preferred.
• Cycle counting experience preferred.
• Familiarity with freight booking or 3PL systems preferred.
• Excellent communication, problem‑solving, and teamwork skills.
• Detail‑oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

What We Can Offer You

• Generous PTO package and paid holidays.
• Generous retirement savings plan.
• Customizable health, dental and vision insurance (eligible on first date).
• Career progression plans.
• Reward and recognition programs.
• Paid parental leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Company wellness program.
• Employee discount program.

Compensation

The estimated pay range for this position is $18/hr to $22/hr. Starting pay is dependent on multiple factors, such as skills, experience, and work location.

EEO Statement

Xylem is a proud Equal Employment Opportunity (including disability and veterans) and affirmative action workplace. We foster an inclusive environment free from discrimination or harassment and provide reasonable accommodations to enable all employees to perform their essential job functions.