Shipping Clerk

M-D Building Products; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

M-D Building Products in Louisville, KY seeks an organized Shipping Clerk to coordinate outbound shipments and handle order processing and documentation. You will work with warehouse, production, and logistics teams to ensure on-time, accurate shipments with proper paperwork.

The role emphasizes accuracy, safety, and inventory support, with duty to resolve discrepancies and maintain records. Strong computer skills and the ability to read a tape measure are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Shipping, warehouse, logistics, or manufacturing experience 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Shipping software

Tape measure reading

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Shipping/warehouse experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

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 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Shipping, warehouse, logistics, or manufacturing experience preferred.
• Proficiency with 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 when required.
• Report hazards, incidents, injuries, and near misses immediately.
• 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 essential job responsibility.

Physical Requirements

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

Work Environment

Manufacturing and warehouse environment with exposure to varying temperatures, forklifts, trailers, and production equipment. Required use of personal protective equipment as designated by 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, our home and 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, we don't just compete in our categories, we lead them. Our products are industry leaders or strong contenders for industry leadership across every line we carry. That standard of excellence isn't accidental. 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~ Honesty doesn't need 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 for what's right.

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

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 that potential. If you are eager to learn, motivated to grow, and interested in building a career at M-D, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits

• 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
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Education & Development
• Mental Wellness (Employee Assistance Program)
• 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.