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Mallard Manufacturing, a MacLean-Fogg Company, is seeking a Shipping and Receiving Clerk at our Sterling, IL facility. This entry-level role supports inbound and outbound shipments, maintains shipping records, and ensures inventory accuracy to keep materials moving safely and efficiently.
You will verify quantities, process documentation, enter transactions in ERP, and assist with loading/unloading. No education credential is required, but attention to detail and data-entry skills are essential.
Mallard Manufacturing, a MacLean-Fogg Company, is hiring a Shipping and Receiving Clerk at our Sterling, IL facility. In this entry-level role, you will support inbound and outbound shipments, maintain accurate shipping records and inventory transactions, and help keep materials moving safely and efficiently.
Location: Sterling, IL
Work Arrangement: On-site
Schedule: 1st Shift, Monday-Friday, 6:30 AM-2:30 PM
Pay: $19.40 - $20.75/hour
Employment Type: Full-time / Hourly
Overtime: Overtime may be required based on business needs.
Receive incoming shipments, verify quantities against purchase orders and packing slips, and inspect materials for visible damage or discrepancies.
Process outbound shipments by preparing required documentation and staging materials for loading.
Accurately enter shipping and receiving transactions into ERP or warehouse systems.
Label and organize materials to support traceability and inventory accuracy.
Assist with loading and unloading trucks in coordination with material handlers or forklift operators.
Prepare basic shipping documentation, including bills of lading and packing lists, under supervision.
Maintain organized shipping and receiving areas in accordance with 5S standards and follow established procedures for damaged or non-conforming materials.
Communicate shipment status and discrepancies to supervisors or appropriate departments while following established safety procedures for material handling and dock operations.
No specific education credential is required.
Basic computer skills and the ability to enter data accurately.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
Strong attention to detail.
Up to 2 years of warehouse, shipping, or clerical experience.
This role involves standing and walking for extended periods during the shift, along with frequent lifting, bending, reaching, and handling of packages or materials.
Employees in this role may lift and carry up to 50 pounds as required and work in a warehouse or manufacturing environment with exposure to noise and moving equipment. The position also requires manual dexterity for handling paperwork and small components and visual acuity to verify labels, counts, and shipping documentation.
The physical requirements described above represent those needed to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Eligible employees across MacLean-Fogg and its affiliated companies have access to a comprehensive benefits program designed to support health, financial well-being, time away, and development. This position is eligible for benefits that include:
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) with company match and potential profit sharing
Paid time off and paid holidays
Health Savings Account contributions for eligible plans
Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability coverage
Paid parental leave
Employee Assistance Program and mental health resources
Virtual healthcare resources
Tuition reimbursement and development opportunities
Additional wellness, financial, and employee programs
Benefits are subject to applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements.
Explore our full benefits and interactive resources: https://explore.benefits.macleanfogg.app
After a conditional offer, this position requires a pre-employment drug screen. Testing and employment decisions are administered consistent with applicable law.
MacLean-Fogg is a fourth-generation, family-owned American manufacturing company headquartered in Mundelein, Illinois. Founded in 1925, we design and manufacture engineered components and solutions for automotive and industrial markets.
Our portfolio includes MacLean-Fogg Component Solutions, OMCO, Mallard Manufacturing, and Threadstrong. Across our companies, we share a commitment to Integrity, People, Customers, and Stewardship while investing in our people, manufacturing capabilities, customers, and communities.
MacLean-Fogg and its affiliated companies are equal opportunity employers. We provide equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply, complete an assessment, or participate in the hiring process, contact careers@macleanfogg.com.