Shipping/Receiving Clerk

Kelly Services; Fairburn (GA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelly Services is hiring a Shipping & Receiving Clerk in Fairburn, GA. The role supports inbound and outbound shipments, inventory control, and coordination with carriers in a combined warehouse/office setting.

Shifts available: 1st and 2nd with corresponding hourly rates, and the position emphasizes accuracy, safety, and timely reporting. Responsibilities include examining documents, updating the system, and ensuring precise inventory records while maintaining strong communication with teams.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–3 years of shipping/receiving or warehouse experience preferred.
• Experience with WMS, SAP or similar inventory systems is preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Excel and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Process inbound shipments and outbound orders accurately and efficiently.
• Receive, inspect, and verify incoming shipments against documentation.
• Verify shipping documents, bills of lading, return authorizations, and inventory records.
• Coordinate carrier appointments and shipment schedules.
• Maintain accurate transactions in WMS, SAP, or similar systems.
• Monitor dock activities to ensure efficient shipping and receiving operations.
• Communicate with warehouse staff, supervisors, transportation teams, and carriers about shipment status and discrepancies.
• Investigate and resolve inventory, shipment, and damaged goods issues.
• Prepare daily reports and maintain documentation.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Customer service skills

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

WMS

SAP

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Job Title: Shipping & Receiving Clerk

Department: Supply Chain

Location: Fairburn, GA 30213

Address: 7780 Spence Rd, Fairburn, GA 30213

Pay & Schedule

• 1st Shift: $19.50/hr (7:00 AM - 3:30 PM)

• 2nd Shift: $20.75/hr (3:30 PM - 12:30 AM)

Key Responsibilities

• Process inbound shipments and outbound orders accurately and efficiently.

• Receive, inspect, and verify incoming shipments against documentation.

• Verify shipping documents, bills of lading, return authorizations, and inventory records.

• Coordinate carrier appointments and shipment schedules.

• Maintain accurate transactions in WMS, SAP, or similar inventory systems.

• Monitor dock activities to ensure efficient shipping and receiving operations.

• Communicate with warehouse associates, supervisors, transportation teams, and carriers regarding shipment status and discrepancies.

• Investigate and resolve issues related to inventory, shipments, and damaged goods.

• Prepare daily reports and maintain accurate documentation.

• Follow all company safety policies and procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• 1 to 3 years of experience in shipping, receiving, warehouse administration, logistics, or inventory control.

• Experience with WMS, SAP, or similar inventory management systems.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel and Outlook.

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

• Ability to multitask and prioritize work in a fast-paced environment.

• Forklift experience is a plus.

Work Environment

• Combination warehouse and office environment.

• Requires standing, walking, and occasional lifting of up to 25 lbs.

• Flexibility to work additional hours as needed based on business demands.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Please note: The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location, and job type. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.

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About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life- just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Kelly may use AI-powered tools during the recruitment and hiring process. For full details, including how Kelly uses AI, your rights, and how to request a reasonable accommodation, visit the Recruitment Artificial Intelligence Notice (https://www.kellyservices.com/hubfs/myKelly/Resources/Employment_Policies/Recruitment-Artificial-Intelligence-Notice.pdf?hsLang=en) .

Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and  Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.