Shipping & Receiving Clerk

Access Laser Company; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K with match

PTO 17 days/year

Educational assistance

Job summary

Access Laser is seeking a Shipping/Receiving Clerk to support production of high-end CO2 lasers in a high-mix, low-volume environment. You will process domestic and international shipments, prepare documentation, and coordinate carrier pickups to ensure on-time delivery.

The role reports to the Supply Chain Manager and requires strong attention to detail, organization, and the ability to manage shipping and receiving tasks efficiently in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Process domestic and international outbound shipments, including preparing shipping documentation, packing products, and scheduling carrier pickups.
• Receive incoming shipments, verify shipment information and quantities, inspect materials for damages, and deliver to inventory/production locations.
• Communicate shipment status and documentation discrepancies to the team.

Skills

Attention to detail

Shipping platforms

Inventory control

Problem solving

Teamwork

Independent work

Tools

UPS

FedEx

DHL

Job description

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OPS Full Time Everett, WA, US

Salary Range: $25.00 To $30.00 Hourly

Founded in 1999, Access Laser is a leader in designing and manufacturing high-end CO2 lasers. We are a rapidly growing company, experiencing double-digit revenue growth in recent years. We provide leading-edge gas-discharge-excited laser technologies to global industries in the medical, semiconductor, electronic, manufacturing, and scientific development R&D markets. We focus on creative designs that match our customers’ applications and solve difficult problems with innovative solutions. We strive to provide a challenging and supportive environment where team members are encouraged to go beyond ordinary thinking and challenge the normal with the truly ingenious. Our team is our greatest asset and supporting their career development is the greatest investment we can make in our future.

In October 2017 we became a member of the TRUMPF Group, the world’s largest manufacturer of lasers and laser systems. Although we have retained the agility and flexibility of a small company, both our business and our employees now have access to new opportunities for growth.

Summary of role:

The Shipping/Receiving Clerk plays an important role in supporting the production and delivery of advanced industrial laser systems in a high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environment. This position is responsible for processing domestic and international shipments, preparing shipping documentation, coordinating carrier pickups, receiving incoming materials, and supporting inventory and production activities as needed. Success in this role requires strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage shipping and receiving activities accurately and efficiently to support production schedules and customer delivery commitments. This role provides an opportunity to contribute to a high-tech manufacturing environment supporting the production of advanced industrial laser systems.

Reports to:

Supply Chain Manager

Location:

In Person

Success in the Role Looks Like:

• Outbound shipments are accurately prepared, documented, and dispatched on schedule.
• Incoming shipments are received, verified, and delivered to the appropriate destinations promptly.
• Shipping documentation and carrier information are accurate and complete.
• Materials are handled, cleaned, and transferred in accordance with established procedures.
• Shipping, receiving, and inventory activities are completed efficiently to support production and customer delivery requirements.

Primary Duties:

Shipping & Receiving

• Process domestic and international outbound shipments, including preparing shipping documentation, packing products according to established procedures, and scheduling carrier pickups through online shipping platforms.
• Prepare accurate shipping labels, packing lists, and other required domestic and international shipping documentation.
• Coordinate shipments using carrier platforms such as UPS, FedEx, and DHL.
• Receive incoming shipments, verify shipment information and quantities against available documentation, inspect materials for obvious shipping damage, and deliver materials to designated inventory, warehouse, or production locations.
• Ensure shipments are handled, packaged, and documented in accordance with company procedures and applicable shipping requirements.
• Communicate shipment status, delivery concerns, or documentation discrepancies to the appropriate team members.

Inventory & Production Support

• Assist inventory and production teams with material movement and inventory transactional activities as needed.
• Support picking and kitting of materials for production orders.
• Transfer materials between designated storage areas and production locations in accordance with established procedures.

Material Preparation & Cleanroom Processing

• Clean and prepare parts and materials in a designated blackout room using ultraviolet (UV) light, ionization air guns, and approved cleaning solvents in accordance with established procedures.
• Transfer cleaned materials into an ISO-certified cleanroom and distribute them to designated locations.
• Perform assigned tasks while wearing required cleanroom personal protective equipment, including cleanroom gowns, nitrile gloves, hair nets, and beard guards.

Secondary Duties:

• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to shipping, receiving, inventory, and material handling processes.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe shipping, receiving, warehouse, and work areas.
• Provide cross-functional support to inventory, logistics, and production teams as business needs require.
• Assist with resolving shipping, receiving, and material documentation discrepancies.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Standard Job Requirements:

• Excellent attention to detail, with strong organizational and follow-up skills.
• Experience using online shipping platforms, including UPS, FedEx, and DHL, is strongly preferred.
• Experience using computer systems in a business or manufacturing environment is required.
• Previous experience in shipping, receiving, warehouse operations, inventory control, or material handling within a manufacturing environment is highly desirable.
• Understanding of shipping and receiving procedures, inventory transactions, and production kitting processes.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare accurate shipping documentation and follow established procedures and work instructions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify and resolve shipping, receiving, and documentation discrepancies.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to safely lift and move materials as required and perform duties involving standing, walking, and material handling throughout the workday.
• Must be capable of lifting up to 30 lbs frequently throughout the day and occasionally lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Willingness to routinely perform work in cleanroom and controlled-environment settings while wearing required personal protective equipment.

Highly Desirable Additional Skills/Experience:

• Experience processing domestic and international shipments in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with import/export documentation and procedures for international shipments.
• Familiarity with UPS, FedEx, DHL, and other carrier shipping platforms.
• Experience with shipping documentation, packing procedures, and carrier pickup scheduling.
• Experience with inventory transactions, material movement, and production kitting.
• Experience supporting engineering or production teams.
• Experience working in cleanroom or controlled manufacturing environments.

Why work for us

At our core, we are an idea company, which is driving expansion and tremendous revenue growth. We are customer driven and design application specific products which fit the individual needs of our customers. This requires highly motivated and dedicated teams. You will have the opportunity to be innovative in your work as we are constantly evolving our products and solving new problems with our customers. We owe our success to our people. We take great pride in investing in our team and strive to continually grow and improve our company and culture.

We love what we do. Our goal is to go above and beyond for each other and our customers. Our teams are creative, smart and talented, which makes each project exciting. You will have plenty of guidance and support to help us continue moving our impactful technology to the next level.

TRUMPF, our parent company, shares the same core values, and supports both our team and our drive for continuous innovation in laser technology. We are proud to be part of one of the largest technology companies led by a woman.

Things we love here:

• Opportunity to work in a state-of-the art facility
• Great benefits including medical/dental/vision, short- and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and 401K with a match
• Flexible spending account
• 17 days of PTO per year, and PTO increases with tenure
• We support learning and have educational assistance programs
• Fitness reimbursement
• All employees are eligible for profit sharing in addition to their base pay
• Strong commitment to COVID prevention for all employees
• Stocked kitchen with complimentary snacks
• Focus on work-life balance to promote success in and out of the workplace
• Family-oriented team events
• Free parking

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or other classes protected by law.

We are committed to providing opportunities to all qualified individuals. If you need assistance completing our online application due to a physical or mental impairment, please email [e-mail] or call 425-382-2217.