Shipping & Receiving Clerk III

Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases; Murrieta (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases is seeking a Shipping & Receiving Clerk III in Murrieta, CA. The role supports inbound and outbound logistics in a manufacturing setting, handling receipt, verification, documentation, storage, staging, and shipping of materials, components, and finished goods with ERP‑driven accuracy.

The position operates with limited supervision, handling more complex tasks, resolving discrepancies, prioritizing material flow, and mentoring less‑experienced staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; 3–5 years in shipping, receiving, or warehouse ops.
• Experience operating forklifts or pallet jacks; OSHA-safe handling.
• Working knowledge of ERP/inventory systems and shipping docs.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and record-keeping skills.

Responsibilities

• Receive, unload, verify, and document incoming materials and parts.
• Verify shipments against POs, packing slips, and bills of lading.
• Perform visual inspections and resolve routine discrepancies.
• Stage materials for inspection, production, or storage.
• Prepare shipping documentation, labels, and packing slips.
• Build pallets, crates, and packaging for transport.
• Safely operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment.
• Maintain ERP transactions and inventory traceability.
• Assist with cycle counts and inventory reconciliation.
• Coordinate with Procurement, Quality, Production, and Logistics.
• Train less-experienced staff when needed.
• Keep shipping areas clean and safe.
• Follow all safety procedures and OSHA requirements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong organizational skills

Effective communication

Team player

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

Forklift operation

Shipping documentation software

Job description

Company Overview

Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases is a leading provider of cryogenic pumps, heat exchangers, process systems, services, and solutions for the LNG and industrial gases industry with over $250 M in annual revenue. We are a subsidiary of Nikkiso Company Ltd, a leading industrial manufacturer headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, with over $1.5 B in annual revenue, 8000 + employees worldwide, and publicly traded on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

Nikkiso Cryoquip is a leading manufacturer of heat exchangers, liquefiers, and vaporizers for the LNG and industrial gases industry. Applications include fueling stations, marine engines, peak shaving, power generation, virtual pipelines, and well stimulation.

Job Overview

The Shipping & Receiving Clerk III supports inbound and outbound logistics operations within a manufacturing environment. This position is responsible for receiving, verifying, documenting, storing, staging, and shipping raw materials, fabricated components, purchased parts, and finished goods while maintaining inventory and ERP accuracy. As a Level III position, this role works independently with limited supervision, handles more complex shipping and receiving activities, resolves routine discrepancies, coordinates material priorities with internal departments, and serves as a resource to less-experienced team members.

Rate

$20/hr - 27/hr

Responsibilities

• Receive, unload, verify, and document incoming materials, components, assemblies, and purchased goods.
• Verify shipments against purchase orders, packing slips, bills of lading, and other documentation for accurate quantities, part numbers, and condition.
• Perform initial visual inspections and identify, research, and resolve routine shipping or receiving discrepancies; elevate quality or material concerns as appropriate.
• Stage incoming materials for Quality inspection, production, inventory, or designated storage locations.
• Pick, verify, package, and stage materials and finished goods according to work orders, customer requirements, and shipping schedules.
• Prepare and verify shipping documentation, labels, packing slips, bills of lading, and other required records.
• Build or repair pallets, crates, and packaging to properly protect and secure materials and equipment during transportation.
• Safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, overhead cranes, and other authorized material‑handling equipment.
• Accurately complete shipping, receiving, inventory movement, and material transactions within the company ERP or inventory management system.
• Maintain material traceability and organized shipping, receiving, and inventory documentation.
• Assist with cycle counts, physical inventories, inventory reconciliation, and investigation of inventory discrepancies.
• Label, transport, stage, and store materials in designated warehouse, production, and inventory locations.
• Coordinate with Procurement, Planning, Quality, Production, and Logistics to communicate material status and prioritize production‑critical materials.
• Handle large, heavy, high‑value, or sensitive materials using appropriate equipment and handling practices.
• Identify material‑flow, inventory, or warehouse issues and support process and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist with training and providing guidance to less‑experienced Shipping & Receiving employees as needed.
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized shipping, receiving, warehouse, and staging areas.
• Follow all company safety procedures, applicable OSHA requirements, and material‑handling practices.

Work Environment

• Industrial manufacturing and warehouse environment with exposure to large fabricated equipment, heavy components, forklifts, trucks, and material‑handling equipment.
• Requires frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, lifting, and movement throughout warehouse and manufacturing areas.
• May require work in loading/unloading areas and varying environmental conditions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 3-5 years of progressively responsible experience in shipping, receiving, warehouse operations, inventory control, or manufacturing logistics.
• Experience working independently in a manufacturing, fabrication, warehouse, or industrial environment.
• Experience operating forklifts, pallet jacks, or other material‑handling equipment.
• Working knowledge of ERP or inventory management systems and related shipping, receiving, and inventory transactions.
• Experience reviewing purchase orders, packing slips, bills of lading, and shipping/receiving documentation.
• Ability to identify and resolve routine shipping, receiving, documentation, and inventory discrepancies.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, record‑keeping, and prioritization skills.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills with the ability to coordinate across departments.
• Ability to lift and move materials up to 50 lbs. and perform the physical requirements of the position.

Preferred

• Experience in manufacturing, fabrication, heavy industrial, or similar environments.
• Experience handling large fabricated components or finished industrial equipment.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms.
• Experience with cycle counting and inventory reconciliation.
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification.
• Familiarity with Lean manufacturing, 5S, or warehouse continuous‑improvement practices.

EEOC Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Nikkiso is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.