Shipping Clerk

M-D KY Aluminum, LLC; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

On-Site Clinic

401(K) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Education & Development

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

M-D Building Products, Inc. in Louisville, KY is seeking a Shipping Clerk to coordinate outbound shipments, process orders, and support inventory accuracy. You will work with warehousing, production, customer service, and logistics teams to ensure on-time, accurate shipments.

Responsibilities include processing orders, packing slips, bills of lading, and scheduling carriers. Proficiency with ERP, MS Office, and shipping software is preferred, along with the ability to read a tape measure and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in shipping, warehouse, logistics, or manufacturing preferred.
• Proficiency with ERP systems, Microsoft Office, and shipping software.
• Ability to accurately read a tape measure.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Process customer orders and prepare packing slips, bills of lading, and shipment documentation.
• Receive incoming materials and verify quantities and documentation accuracy.
• Schedule carriers and coordinate transportation requirements.
• Work with warehouse and production personnel to ensure timely order fulfillment.
• Maintain accurate shipping and receiving records.
• Investigate and resolve shipping discrepancies and customer concerns.
• Support inventory control, cycle counts, and process improvement initiatives.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Safety compliance awareness

ERP proficiency

MS Office

Shipping software

Tape measure reading

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Shipping software

Tape measure

Job description

The Shipping Clerk coordinates outbound shipments, processes customer orders, receives incoming materials, maintains shipping documentation, and supports inventory accuracy. This position works closely with the warehouse, production, customer service, and logistics teams to ensure products ship safely, accurately, and on time.

Responsibilities

• Process customer orders and prepare packing slips, bills of lading, and shipment documentation.
• Receive incoming materials and verify quantities and documentation accuracy.
• Schedule carriers and coordinate transportation requirements.
• Work with warehouse and production personnel to ensuretimelyorder fulfillment.
• Maintainaccurateshipping and receiving records.
• Investigate and resolve shipping discrepancies and customer concerns.
• Support inventory control, cycle counts, and process improvement initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Shipping, warehouse,logistics, or manufacturing experience preferred.
• Proficiencywith ERP systems, Microsoft Office, and shipping software.
• Ability to accurately read a tape measure.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Safety & Compliance Requirements

• Follow all company safety policies, OSHA requirements, and PPE standards.
• Complete required safety training and certifications, including forklift certification whenrequired.
• Report hazards, incidents, injuries, and near missesimmediately.
• Conduct required equipment inspections and follow safe operating procedures.
• Participate in safety meetings, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Safety is a condition of employment and an essentialjobresponsibility.

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, andlift upto 50 pounds. Ability to work safely in a manufacturing and warehouse environment around moving equipment and material handling vehicles.

Manufacturing and warehouse environment with exposure to varying temperatures, forklifts, trailers, and production equipment. Required use of personal protective equipment asdesignatedby company policy.

M-D Building Products has been a trusted name in American construction for over 106 years. Founded in 1920, we have spent more than a century designing, manufacturing, and distributing the products that builders, contractors, and homeowners depend on to get the job done right. What started as a focused commitment to quality weatherstripping has grown into one of the most recognized and respected product portfolios in the construction industry.

We are proud to be an American manufacturer. Every product bearing the M-D name is made right here in the United States, with production facilities in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, ourhomeand headquarters, as well as Louisville, Kentucky, and Gainesville and Brooklet, Georgia. Our facilities are home to skilled, dedicated teams who bring the same pride and craftsmanship to every product they make.

At M-D, wedon'tjust compete in ourcategories,we lead them. Our products are industry leaders or strong contenders for industry leadership across every line we carry. That standard of excellenceisn'taccidental. It is the result of more than a century of listening to our customers, investing in our people, and refusing to settle for good enough. The people of M-D are guided by five core values that define how we work, how we treat one another, and how we show up for our customers every day.

Integrity~Honestydoesn'tneed a policy. We do the right thing when nobody is looking.

Vision~Tomorrow's success is taken by the steps we take today.

Commitment~Every day, we are accountable to each other and our customers.

Communication~We listen with intent, communicate with clarity, and speak up forwhat'sright.

Stewardship~We serve to promote one another, create opportunities, and provide customerdelight.

When you join M-D Building Products, you join a company that has stood the test of time. Not by standing still, but by continuously evolving, improving, and investing in the people who make everything possible. We believe every individual has the potential to make a meaningful impact, and we cultivate a culture that recognizes and develops thatpotential.

M-D Building Products, Inc offers a benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, On-Site Clinic, Voluntary Life Insurance, Lab Card Program, Group Term Life & AD&D, Flexible Spending Accounts, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, 401(K) with Company Match, Paid Time Off, TuitionReimbursement, Education & Development, Mental Wellness (Employee Assistance Program), and Voluntary Benefits including Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance.

M-D Building Products, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities for all current employees and applicants. This policy means that no one will be discriminated against because of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, nationality, citizenship, ancestry, sex, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, genetic predisposing characteristics, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Qualifications

Skills

Required

Intermediate

Basic Computer - MS Office

Intermediate

Basic Computer - Google Forms

Intermediate

Basic Computer - File Management

Intermediate

Experience

Preferred

Manufacturing

Warehouse

Shipping/receiving experience preferred, but not required

Clerical or administrative work

Equal Opportunity Employer
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