Shipping / Receiving Clerk - 1st Shift

American Wood Fibers, Inc.; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) and 401(k) matching

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

Health savings account

Paid time off

Referral program

Job summary

American Wood Fibers, Inc. is seeking a Shipping/Receiving Clerk to coordinate logistics activities in Circleville, OH. Responsibilities include managing shipping documentation, maintaining customer service standards, and operating mobile equipment like forklifts. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma with 2 years of relevant experience, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and strong organizational skills. Benefits include 401(k) matching, insurance options, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in customer service, warehouse logistics, or inventory control.
• Ability to lift 25 to 40 lbs.
• Understanding of logistics transactions, processes, and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily shipping/logistics activities for customer and supplier requirements.
• Process shipping documents and manage inventory for shipping.
• Safely operate forklifts and other mobile equipment as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Warehouse logistics

Inventory control

Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word)

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Job description

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Full Time – Circleville, OH – U.S.

7 days ago – Requisition ID: 1370

Overall Objective

The Shipping/Receiving Clerk will coordinate daily shipping/logistics activities for the Circleville operations to satisfy all customer and supplier requirements.

Responsibilities

• Customer Service – Work closely with Office Personnel and Operations, maintain high standards of service to customers, suppliers, employees, and carriers.
• Warehouse Operations – Monitor delivery exceptions, process documents (Bills of Lading, Shipping Labels, etc.), ensure shipping paperwork completeness, manage inventory for shipping and restocks, train shipping personnel, review daily shipping schedules, support sales representatives with sample product shipments and inventory, assist with office monthly inventory controls.
• Mobile Equipment Operation – Safely operate forklift or front‑end loader, load/unload trailers, operate yard jockey as needed.
• Quality – Verify that quality assurance measures are followed and communicate to supervisors, production staff, truck drivers, office personnel, and customers; assist with new procedures.
• Other Activities – Attend monthly safety meetings, support continuous improvement, assist supervisor and office personnel, perform other duties as assigned, serve as back‑up for Logistics Coordinator.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to lift 25 to 40 lbs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma plus at least 2 years of experience in customer service, warehouse logistics, or inventory control.
• Understanding of logistics transactions, processes, and documentation.
• Customer‑centric orientation; able to respond promptly to email and phone inquiries.
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word) and ability to learn company systems quickly.
• Flexible work in a changing environment, strong numerical and time‑management skills, attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment with competing priorities and deadlines.
• Initiative and ability to work independently.

Benefits

• 401(k) and 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Referral program

Schedule

• Monday‑Friday

AWF is an EEO employer.