Shipping Clerk - 2nd Shift

MMI Engineered Solutions; Saline (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Job summary

MMI Engineered Solutions in Saline, MI is seeking a Shipping Clerk to join our Operations team. You will manage shipping activities, maintain shipment records, and support loading and unloading trucks to ensure on-time delivery.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, 3–5 years shipping/receiving experience, forklift experience, and strong organizational skills. The role requires hands-on work in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• 3–5 years of shipping and receiving experience.
• Forklift experience is required.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills are required.
• Clear communication skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Communicate shipment priorities and status between Clerks and Shippers.
• Manage shipment of all products and materials, including scheduling and documentation.
• Maintain accurate records of incoming and outgoing shipments.
• Send Advance Shipping Notifications (ASN) to customers.
• Ensure FIFO practices for all outgoing finished goods.
• Track, trace, and update shipment status.
• Load and unload trucks using a forklift as needed.
• Keep shipping area clean, organized, and safe.
• Support urgent orders to ensure shipments depart within 24 hours.
• Prevent shipments that do not meet quality standards.

Skills

Forklift experience

Organizational skills

Time management

Clear communication

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

MMI Engineered Solutions is seeking a Shipping Clerk to join our Operations team. In this role, you'll play a key role in managing all aspects of shipping, ensuring products and materials move efficiently, accurately, and on time. You'll maintain shipment records, and support the team with hands-on work, including loading and unloading trucks. Your attention to detail and organizational skills will directly impact on-time delivery and customer satisfaction.

Shift Schedule:

Monday-Friday 2:00pm-10:30pm

Key Responsibilities

• Communicate priorities and shipment status clearly between Shipping Clerks and Shippers.
• Manage the shipment of all products, materials, and supplies, including scheduling, tracking, and documentation.
• Maintain accurate records of incoming and outgoing shipments.
• Send Advance Shipping Notifications (ASN) to applicable customers.
• Ensure FIFO (First-In, First-Out) practices for all outgoing finished goods.
• Track, trace, and update the status of shipments.
• Load and unload trucks using a forklift as needed, ensuring proper placement and safe handling.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe shipping area.
• Support urgent orders to ensure shipments leave within 24 hours.
• Prevent shipments that do not meet quality standards or are in substandard containers.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 3-5 years' experience in shipping and receiving.
• 2 years of supervisory experience preferred.
• Forklift experience required.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently within a team.
• Experience scanning, sorting, pulling, packing, and loading stock.
• Clear communication skills.

Work Environment & Expectations

• Manufacturing environment that may be hot, noisy, or dusty.
• Requires substantial physical activity including reaching, lifting, and stepping on/off forklifts.
• Shipping and receiving performed in all weather conditions (snow, rain, heat).
• Responsible for ensuring all products meet quality standards before shipping.

Why Work at MMI?

• Comprehensive Benefits Package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Long and Short-Term Disability (Company Paid), robust Wellness Program, tuition reimbursement, and 401(k) Retirement Plan with matching.
• Vacation and Sick Time.
• Up to Ten (10) paid holidays (including one diversity holiday and Wellness Day).
• Perfect Attendance and Employee Referral Bonus opportunities (up to $200 per referral).
• Opportunities for growth and hands-on job training.
• Located in Saline, MI just minutes from Planet Fitness, Emagine Saline, and hundreds of local businesses!

Who We Are

MMI is a plastic injection molding and engineering solutions provider headquartered in Saline, Michigan, with offices in Troy, Warren, and Monterrey, Mexico. We specialize in delivering engineering solutions for advanced composites and engineered resins across diverse industries.

Our mission is simple: Deliver a Quality Product, On Time, at a Competitive Price. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, welcoming workplace where innovation thrives and collaboration is at the heart of everything we do.

MMI Engineered Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All MMI Engineered Solutions employees complete a pre-employment background check and drug screen. MMI Engineered Solutions is an alcohol and drug free workplace.