Shipping Clerk - Royal Switchgear

MacLean Power Systems; Bessemer (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k with employer match

Job summary

Royal Switchgear Manufacturing is seeking a Receiving Clerk in onsite Bessemer, AL to handle inbound and outbound shipments, verify orders, and maintain ERP records. You will operate forklifts and other material handling equipment and support inventory accuracy in a manufacturing setting.

Qualified candidates have 3–5 years of warehouse experience, forklift certification, and proficiency with ERP/WMS systems.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3–5 years shipping/receiving or warehouse experience in manufacturing.
• Forklift certification or ability to certify on hire.
• Experience with ERP or inventory systems (SAP/Epicor/Oracle/JDE).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and data entry.

Responsibilities

• Receive inbound materials, parts, and supplies from vendors and carriers.
• Inspect incoming shipments for damage, accuracy, and quality compliance.
• Verify purchase orders, packing slips, and quantities.
• Enter received materials into inventory systems (ERP/WMS).
• Stock materials in proper warehouse locations using forklift equipment.
• Perform regular inventory counts and cycle counts.
• Maintain clean, organized storage areas and shipping lanes.
• Safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment.
• Use handheld RF scanners or ERP systems for tracking inventory movements.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory management

Data entry

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

ERP/WMS systems

Safety awareness

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Epicor

Oracle

JDE

Job description

Take your next career step with Royal Switchgear Manufacturing (a Maclean Power Systems Company), a leader in shipping and receiving manufacturing dynamic. As we continue to grow, we are seeking aReceiving Clerk who is responsible for processing inbound and outbound shipments, maintaining accurate inventory records, operating forklifts and material‑handling equipment, and ensuring all warehouse activities meet safety, quality, and productivity standards. The successful candidate in the role requires safe and efficient operation of forklifts and other material‑handling equipment, along with strong computer and organizational skills.

Location: Onsite - Bessemer, Alabama

What You’ll Do

• Receive inbound materials, parts, and supplies from vendors and carriers.
• Inspect incoming shipments for damage, accuracy, and quality compliance.
• Verify purchase orders, packing slips, and quantities.
• Enter received materials into inventory system (ERP/WMS).
• Stock materials in proper warehouse locations using forklift equipment.
• Perform regular inventory counts, cycle counts, and adjustments.
• Maintain clean and organized storage areas, racks, and shipping lanes.
• Safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material‑handling equipment.
• Use handheld RF scanners or ERP systems for tracking inventory movements.

What You’ll Need to Excel in This Role

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3-5 years of shipping/receiving or warehouse experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Forklift experience and/or certification required (or ability to certify upon hire).
• Experience using ERP or inventory management systems (such as SAP, Epicor, Oracle, JDE or similar).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and data entry.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical warehouse work.

Competencies/Skills

• Ability to follow written and verbal directions
• Intermediate verbal and written communication skills
• Intermediate use of required gaging instruments and the application of such instruments
• Ability to regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good problem‑solving skills

Total Rewards Offering:

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