Shipping/Receiving Clerk - Lead

Bodycote; Hebron Estates (KY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Bodycote is seeking a Shipping/Receiving Clerk – Lead in Hebron, Kentucky. The role supports receiving and shipping, verifies paperwork, and ensures accurate handling of parts in a fast, safety‑minded environment.

You will manage packing, invoicing, and documentation, work with carriers and our internal system, and help maintain timely shipments while complying with safety rules.

Qualifications

• Must satisfy ITAR compliance requirements, therefore candidates must be U.S. Citizens or Permanent Resident Card Holders.
• Education – High school diploma or equivalent.
• May be asked to work overtime or any shift, including weekends.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain forklift operation certification.
• Must demonstrate the ability to read, write and communicate the English language.
• 2-3 years of relevant industrial experience.
• Familiar with industrial environment.
• Previous experience in the surface technologies industry desired.

Responsibilities

• Unpack, stage, transport, and pack customer parts; verify paperwork accuracy.
• Assist receiving and shipping departments with duties and records.
• Update leadership daily on department workload and progress.
• Prepare documents to accompany parts and ship via internal systems and portals.
• Coordinate international shipping; handle related documents and customs interactions.

Skills

Forklift operation

Reading & writing English

Team communication

Safety conscious

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Shipping software

Job description

Our people are the heart of our business. As the world’s largest provider of thermal processing services, Bodycote employs thousands of highly skilled staff around the globe, some of the best engineers, scientists, and technicians in the industry. Come join our team! Our Hebron location primarily supports the Aerospace and Land Based Power Generation markets, developing advanced engineered thermal spray coating solutions and providing Best in Class support to our world-wide customer base.

Due to the nature of our business and a heavy industrial market, Bodycote deems this position to be safety-sensitive.

Position Summary

Based in Hebron Kentucky the Shipping/Receiving Clerk – Lead will perform essential job functions under the direction of the Customer Service Manager to meet production and customer needs.

The Shipping/Receiving Clerk – Lead assists both receiving and shipping departments with all tasks involving unpacking, staging, transporting, and packing customer parts. This will also involve verifying the accuracy of accompanied paperwork. This position is a very active job and requires attention to detail and the ability to handle fragile parts with care.

Essential Job Functions (Duties and Responsibilities):

• This position is responsible for the care and treatment of our customer’s inventory and as such will perform duties in a safe and responsible manner to prevent customer loss or damage.
• Follow all written instructions where provided, pack completed parts for shipping and unpack parts for processing
• Continuously perform visual inspection of parts for damages or issues that must be addressed before shipping to customer
• Record and sign off on all applicable process steps defined in the job folder for each shipping operation
• Locate all shipping containers and make appropriate and safe use of shipping and receiving materials and equipment.
• Resolve incoming receiving discrepancies (i.e. call the customer if discrepancies are noted between the quantity shipped and quantity received
• Document all applicable data for parts being received and shipped per job folder
• Prepare all appropriate documents to go with parts as per job folder
• Work with inspection department to get jobs shipped in a timely manner
• Ship jobs in our internal system as well as customer portals
• Responsible for updating leadership daily regarding the department work load
• Responsible for international shipping that may include additional shipping documents, invoicing and customs interaction.
• Prepare invoices for customers
• Familiarity with Fed Ex, UPS, other carriers shipping software/portals
• Observe all Environmental, Health and Safety Policy requirements:
• Using Forklift
• Using floor jacks
• Using hoist
• Keeping work area neat and orderly at all times
• Wearing proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Assist others as directed by Customer Service Manager

Qualifications:

• This position must satisfy ITAR compliance requirements, therefore candidates must be U.S. Citizens or Permanent Resident Card Holders
• Education – High school diploma or equivalent
• May be asked to work overtime or any shift, including weekends
• Must be able to obtain and maintain forklift operation certification
• Must demonstrate the ability to read, write and communicate the English language
• 2-3 years of relevant industrial experience
• Familiar with industrial environment
• Previous experience in the surface technologies industry desired
• Able to handle and manage a steady pace for workflow
• Good communication skills and team orientation
• Positive approach to changing objectives and priorities

Physical & Mental Demands:

• Must be able to work in a standing position for extended periods of time in an industrial environment.
• Ability to bend, pull, stoop and reach to perform functions
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs.
• May be exposed to heat, fumes, noise, and humidity, etc.
• Must have the cognitive and mental capacity to perform essential job functions
• Must be able to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Visual acuity to read documents, computer screens, files, etc.
• Ability to hear in person and via phone

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and levels of the work performed by employees, but are not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, the job description does not constitute a written or implied contract for employment. Bodycote reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

Bodycote is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against current and prospective employees based on race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age for individuals over forty years of age, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state and local laws.

Our services are a vital part of many manufacturing processes. We make metal stronger, more durable, and more corrosion resistant. Servicing local and international clients from highly accredited facilities our experience and expertise ensures we deliver to the quality and reliability demanded by the markets we serve and the products we deliver.