Shipping and Receiving Clerk

Hultec NSA Ltda; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the pipe sealing industry is seeking a Shipping and Receiving Clerk responsible for managing the flow of goods, ensuring timely delivery, and maintaining inventory accuracy. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively within a fast-paced environment. The position demands physical stamina and knowledge of shipping processes, making it ideal for diligent workers seeking a dynamic role in logistics.

Qualifications

• Understanding of shipping and receiving processes.
• Knowledge of common carriers and their procedures.
• Previous experience in a shipping environment.

Responsibilities

• Verifying incoming shipments against purchase orders.
• Preparing items for shipment and creating shipping documents.
• Maintaining accurate inventory records and performing cycle counts.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Ability to operate material handling equipment

Familiarity with shipping documents

Ability to work in a fast-paced distribution environment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Hultec S&B Technical Products, a family-owned business founded in 1981, specializes in pipe sealing systems and rubber products for pipelines in Spring, TX. With the largest market share in pipe seals in North America and a significant presence in Europe, S&B also offers specialty products for the oil and gas industry and corrosion protection systems. The company's products are distributed in over 70 countries and are backed by a wealth of patents.

Job Summary:

A Shipping and Receiving Clerk ensures the accurate and efficient flow of goods by verifying incoming and outgoing shipments, maintaining detailed records, and coordinating with carriers and internal departments. They inspect deliveries for damages, reconcile discrepancies between packing slips and orders, and prepare items for shipment, including packaging, labeling, and generating necessary documentation. This role demands meticulous attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to operate material handling equipment, all while adhering to safety protocols and ensuring timely delivery of products.

Key Responsibilities:

Receiving Shipments:

• Verifying incoming shipments against purchase orders or packing slips.

• Inspecting deliveries for damages or discrepancies.

• Accurately recording received items in inventory systems.

• Unloading and organizing received materials.

Shipping Shipments:

• Preparing items for shipment, including packaging, labeling, and creating shipping documents (bills of lading, packing slips).

• Scheduling pickups with carriers.

• Verifying shipment accuracy and completeness.

• Loading shipments onto trucks or other transport vehicles.

Inventory Management:

• Maintaining accurate inventory records.

• Performing cycle counts and reconciling inventory discrepancies.

• Organizing and storing materials in designated areas.

Documentation and Record Keeping:

• Maintaining accurate records of all shipping and receiving activities.

• Filing and organizing shipping and receiving documents.

• Generating reports as needed.

Communication and Coordination:

• Communicating with carriers, vendors, and internal departments.

• Responding to inquiries about shipping and receiving status.

• Coordinating with warehouse staff.

Safety and Compliance:

• Adhering to safety protocols and procedures.

• Ensuring compliance with shipping and receiving regulations.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Understanding of shipping and receiving processes.

• Familiarity with shipping documents (e.g., bills of lading, packing slips).

• Knowledge of common carriers and their procedures.

• Familiar with Microsoft Office Suite.

• Comfortable using computers and different software.

• Speak, read, write, and understand English.

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced distribution environment.

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience:

• Previous experience in a Shipping environment- distribution center.

Physical Demands:

Standing and Walking: Regularly required to stand and walk for extended periods, up to 8-10 hours per day, on concrete or other hard surfaces.

Lifting: Frequently lift and/or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds independently. Occasionally lift and/or move objects weighing up to 75 pounds with assistance from another employee or material handling equipment.

Carrying: Frequently carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds for short distances (e.g., from a pallet to a staging area).

Pushing/Pulling: Regularly push and/or pull loaded carts, dollies, or pallet jacks weighing up to several hundred pounds.

Bending/Stooping: Frequently required to bend, stoop, crouch, or kneel to access materials, load/unload shipments, or inspect items at ground level.

Reaching: Frequently reach with hands and arms, including overhead reaching, to retrieve or place items on shelves, pallets, or in trucks.

Grasping/Handling: Regularly use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, and to grasp and manipulate packages, labels, and equipment.

Visual Acuity: Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus to read labels, packing slips, and operate equipment.

Hearing/Speaking: Ability to hear and speak clearly to communicate effectively with team members, carriers, and supervisors, and to hear equipment alarms or warnings.

Operating Equipment: Ability to safely operate material handling equipment such as pallet jacks, forklifts (if certified), and other warehouse machinery.

Repetitive Motions: Perform repetitive motions with hands, wrists, and arms (e.g., scanning, packaging, labeling).

Working Environment: Ability to work in a warehouse environment that may be subject to varying temperatures, noise levels, and exposure to dust.

ISO Standards Considerations:

This role directly contributes to meeting ISO 9001 requirements related to:

• Process Control: By following established procedures and monitoring material quality, the operator ensures consistent and conforming product output.

• Documentation: Accurate record-keeping supports traceability and allows for analysis and improvement of processes.

• Continuous Improvement: Identifying and reporting quality issues contributes to the organization's efforts to improve its quality management system.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.