Shipping Clerk - Metal Industry

Lake Air Products; Vadnais Heights (MN); On-site; USD 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Full Benefits

401(k) Employer Match

Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday Pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Lake Air Products is seeking a Shipping Clerk in Vadnais Heights, MN to manage packing, receiving, and shipping of materials and customer products. You will operate forklifts, prepare shipments, and enter data into the ERP system while maintaining accuracy, safety, and quality in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

The role supports shipping and inventory, creates purchase orders for external services, and collaborates with vendors to ensure on-time delivery and correct documentation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Pack products into shipping cartons per orders.

Skills

Forklift operation

Microsoft Office

MRP knowledge

OTR shipments

Bill of Lading (BOL)

Attention to detail

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

ERP system

UPS/FEDEX systems

Job description

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Full Time Indirect Vadnais Heights, MN, US

Salary Range: $20.00 To $26.00 Annually

About Lake Air Products

Lake Air Products is a fast-growing contract manufacturer serving medical, aerospace & defense, industrial markets and more. We are committed to quality, performance, and building strong teams while proudly living by our Core Values: Customer Focus, Passion for Performance, and Right People – Best Teams.

Position Summary

The Shipping Clerk is responsible for preparing, packaging, receiving, and processing shipments to ensure accurate and timely delivery of materials and customer products. This role supports shipping and inventory operations by handling incoming and outgoing shipments, operating forklifts, completing shipping documentation, and entering data into the ERP system. The position requires strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while maintaining safety and quality standards.

• Packs products or parts into shipping cartons as described on order forms/instruction sheets.
• Uses packaging materials as necessary to prevent breakage or damage.
• Closes, seals, and accurately labels cartons for shipping.
• Check incoming packages for damage and count.
• Post weight and shipping charges.
• Receives all incoming materials and prepares products and other materials for shipment using freight bills.
• Oversees incoming and outgoing shipping activities to ensure accuracy, completeness, and condition of shipments.
• Creates PO for outside services; receives products, partners with vendors, and purchases for hot jobs.
• Performs manufacturing receipts, and works to repair material errors. Any extreme situations are discussed with the appropriate management.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 1+ years of industrial truck (Forklift) experience in a manufacturing/warehouse environment (preferred)
• Intermediate computer knowledge/skill in Microsoft applications (Outlook, Teams, Word, and Excel)
• Knowledge and skills in Material Requirements Planning (MRP), setting up Over the Road shipments (OTR), Bill of Lading (BOL), or using UPS/FEDEX systems
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and a commitment to the mission
• Flexible and able to multi-task; can work with an ambiguous, fast-moving environment, while also driving toward clarity and solutions; demonstrated resourcefulness in setting priorities and guiding investment in people and systems
• Bend and lift, loading and unloading workpieces into the machine, and move from one workstation to another, alternately sitting and standing)

Lake Air Products Offers:

• Competitive Pay
• Full Benefits
• 401(k) Employer Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday Pay
• Tuition Reimbursement

Please note that this position may be subject to export control regulation. Unless an exemption applies, candidate(s) must be a U.S. Person* within the meaning of the law OR obtain an export control license. Candidates who do not meet the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requirements or choose not to pursue such positions are not disqualified from applying for other opportunities with Lake Air Products. Nothing in this posting should be interpreted as limiting applications based on nationality or citizenship status.
*A U.S. Person under export control laws includes a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, U.S. permanent resident, or protected individual who has been lawfully admitted for temporary residence in the U.S. as a refugee or asylee under U.S. law.

Join a company where your hard work, dedication, and growth matter. We look forward to meeting you!