Shipping Clerk

Uzin-Utz North America, Inc.; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Uzin Utz North America is seeking a dependable Shipping Clerk to support shipping, receiving, distribution and storage of products at our Waco, Texas facility. You will follow established procedures to ensure accurate documentation and safe, efficient operations.

Responsibilities include verifying inbound/outbound shipments, processing goods receipts in SAP, preparing packing lists and bills of lading, and coordinating with warehouse, production, and carrier partners.

Qualifications

• High school degree, GED, or equivalent is preferred.
• 1+ years of experience in warehouse operations is preferred.
• Forklift certification (sit-down or stand-up) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and process incoming and outgoing shipments, including courier, LTL, parcel, and freight deliveries.
• Physically verify inbound deliveries against documents and report discrepancies promptly.
• Enter, update, and verify shipment data in SAP to ensure accuracy and traceability.
• Prepare shipping documentation such as bills of lading, packing lists, and delivery notes.

Skills

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Shipping/receiving

Education

High school degree / GED / equivalent

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

Department: Warehouse
FLSA Status:Non-Exempt
Reports To: Warehouse Manager

Who We Are Looking For

We’re seeking a dependable, detail-oriented Shipping Clerkto support all aspects of our shipping, receiving, distribution, handling and storing of our products. You’ll work within established guidelines and uphold our company’s high quality standards, keeping everything moving safely and efficiently.

Why You Should Apply

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a growing, industry-leading organization that is committed to innovation, operational excellence, and investing in its people. As our Shipping Clerk, you’ll play a hands‑on role in getting products where they need to go, and you’ll see the impact of your work every day.

Who We Are

Uzin Utz North America, Inc. is a leader in flooring installation systems and a North American subsidiary of Uzin Utz SE, headquartered in Ulm, Germany.

With a legacy dating back to 1911, Uzin Utz is a global innovator delivering high‑performance solutions under the UZIN, WOLFF, and PALLMANN brands. We are committed to operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement across all areas of our business.

Position Overview

The Shipping Clerk is responsible for coordinating and executing all shipping and receiving activities to support efficient warehouse and production operations. This role ensures accurate receiving, storage, documentation, and dispatch of raw materials, packaging, and finished goods in accordance with company procedures, quality standards, and customer requirements. The Shipping Clerk verifies incoming and outgoing shipments, maintains accurate records in SAP and related systems, prepares all required shipping documentation, and communicates effectively with warehouse, production, quality, and carrier partners. The position requires strong attention to detail, safe operation of material handling equipment, and consistent adherence to safety, quality, and housekeeping standards in a fast‑paced industrial manufacturing environment.

Primary Responsibilities

Essential functions may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list of tasks is illustrative only, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class, nor does it necessarily list all possible duties that may be assigned.

Shipping & Receiving Operations

• Coordinate and process incoming and outgoing shipments, including courier, LTL, parcel, and freight deliveries.
• Physically verify all inbound deliveries against the bill of lading, delivery note, and purchase order; document and report discrepancies or damages promptly.
• Perform accurate goods receipt transactions in SAP (or other ERP system) for all inbound deliveries in a timely manner.
• Safely and efficiently load and unload trucks and/or containers with finished goods, raw materials, and other items using appropriate material handling equipment as and when required (e.g., forklifts, pallet jacks).

Documentation & System Transactions

• Prepare complete and accurate shipping documentation, including delivery notes, packing lists, shipping labels and bills of lading as required.
• Maintain proper document control and filing for all shipping and receiving records, including delivery notes, shipping labels, customs documents, and bills of lading, in accordance with company policy and audit requirements.
• Enter, update, and verify shipment and inventory data in SAP and related systems to ensure data accuracy and traceability.
• Prepare weekly and monthly shipping and receiving reports, including key metrics as requested by management.

Inventory & Material Flow Support

• Apply product labels and internal identification tags to all received materials to enable proper put‑away, traceability, and inventory control.
• Coordinate with warehouse personnel to ensure timely put‑away of inbound materials and accurate location updates.
• Keep warehouse and production teams informed of delivery status, delays, and any changes to inbound or outbound schedules.

Quality & Compliance

• Supply sample materials to the Quality Control (QC) lab per established control protocols and procedures.
• Support adherence to quality standards and regulatory requirements related to shipping, receiving, and material handling.
• Report nonconforming materials, packaging damage, or shipment discrepancies to the appropriate stakeholders (e.g., Purchasing, Quality, Warehouse Supervisor).

Communication & Coordination

• Communicate proactively with warehouse, production, purchasing, customer service, and carriers to resolve shipping and receiving issues and support on‑time delivery.
• Participate in daily or periodic operations meetings as needed to review shipping priorities and constraints.

Safety, Housekeeping & General

• Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment safely, in compliance with company and OSHA regulations.
• Consistently follow all safety, security, and PPE requirements, and promptly report unsafe conditions or incidents.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard‑free work area in accordance with 5S or similar housekeeping standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Education/Experience/Qualifications

• Preferred: High school degree, GED, or equivalent
• Forklift Certified (sit down and stand up)
• 1+ years of experience in warehouse operations