Shipping/Receiving Clerk

Tencarva Machinery Company; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Profit Sharing

Paid time off (PTO)

Holiday pay

Job summary

Detroit Pump & Tencarva is hiring for a day-shift Warehouse Associate to support receiving, organizing and preparing shipments in a fast-paced industrial setting in Michigan. The role uses RF scanners and ERP software to track inventory and coordinate with shop and delivery teams.

You will operate forklifts, manage inventory, and help ensure accurate shipping documentation and timely order fulfillment. A valid license, forklift experience, and strong attention to detail are required.

Qualifications

• Prior shipping, receiving, warehouse, or inventory experience preferred.
• Experience using ERP systems, RF scanners, or warehouse inventory software preferred.
• Forklift experience required; ability to work accurately in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

Responsibilities

• Receive incoming shipments using RF scanners and ERP software.
• Inspect incoming shipments for accuracy and damage.
• Organize inventory, parts, and work-in-progress materials throughout the warehouse.
• Pull parts and equipment for shop jobs and customer orders.
• Operate forklifts and material handling equipment safely.
• Package, palletize, and prepare outgoing shipments.
• Maintain accurate inventory and shipping documentation.
• Assist customers and delivery drivers with pickups and deliveries.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safety-focused warehouse environment.
• Coordinate internally with shop, service, and operations teams as needed.

Skills

Shipping experience

Receiving experience

Warehouse ops

ERP systems

RF scanners

Forklift

Inventory accuracy

Detail oriented

Communication

Tools

ERP software

RF scanners

Forklift equipment

Job description

Description

This role supports day-to-day warehouse operations including receiving incoming shipments, organizing inventory, pulling parts and equipment for shop jobs/orders, and preparing outgoing shipments to customers. The position regularly uses forklifts, RF scanners, and ERP software to track inventory, process shipments, and maintain warehouse organization within an industrial pump and equipment environment.

About Detroit Pump & Tencarva

Detroit Pump has been serving municipal and industrial customers throughout Michigan since 1926 and is proudly celebrating its 100th year in business. Detroit Pump is part of Tencarva, one of the largest and most respected distributors and OEM-authorized service networks in the pump and process equipment industry. Together, Detroit Pump and Tencarva provide equipment distribution, applications engineering, OEM-authorized repair, field service, custom fabrication, automation and controls, and other value-added services that support industrial, municipal water/wastewater, power generation, mining, automotive, and other critical industries.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

include the following:

• Receive incoming shipments using RF scanners and ERP software
• Inspect incoming shipments for accuracy and damage
• Organize inventory, parts, and work-in-progress materials throughout the warehouse
• Pull parts and equipment for shop jobs and customer orders
• Operate forklifts and material handling equipment safely
• Package, palletize, and prepare outgoing shipments
• Maintain accurate inventory and shipping documentation
• Assist customers and delivery drivers with pickups and deliveries
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safety-focused warehouse environment
• Coordinate internally with shop, service, and operations teams as needed.

Why Join Detroit Pump / Tencarva

• Day shift, Monday–Friday schedule
• Profit Sharing via 401(k)
• Earn up to 120 hours (3 weeks) of PTO per year - plus 10 paid holidays
• Mix of warehouse, shop, and inventory work - not stuck behind a desk
• Detroit Pump is celebrating its 100th year in business
• Stable business with a strong reputation in Michigan
• Tencarva is a growing company with a long-term ownership mindset and no history of layoffs
• Big-company resources with a local-shop feel
• Realistic workloads and expectations

• Insurance benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, and life

Requirements

What We’re Looking For

• Prior shipping, receiving, warehouse, or inventory experience preferred
• Experience using ERP systems, RF scanners, or warehouse inventory software preferred
• Forklift experience required
• Ability to stay organized and work accurately in a fast-paced warehouse/shop environment
• Comfortable lifting and moving industrial parts and equipment
• Strong attention to detail with shipping, receiving, and inventory accuracy
• Ability to communicate professionally with coworkers, truck drivers, and customers
• Valid driver’s license required

The duties, responsibilities, and activities described above are not exhaustive and may be subject to change. Additionally, please note that the job title for this posting is designed to be descriptive and may not reflect the official title used internally for job classification purposes.

Tencarva Machinery Company, LLC, is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.