Shipping/Receiving Clerk (Project Specialist)

Iron Mountain; United States; On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Iron Mountain is seeking a Shipping/Receiving Clerk to safely handle and move archival records, ensuring strict chain-of-custody. You will work under supervision to package, verify, track, and transport records while maintaining accurate pull lists and inventory controls.

The role requires physical stamina to lift up to 50 lbs, ability to work at heights, and compliance with fingerprinting and a federal background check. US citizenship is required due to security protocols.

Qualifications

• Must stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs throughout an 8-hour shift.
• Fingerprinting and federal background check required.
• US Citizens only due to NOFORN/CUI requirements.

Responsibilities

• Safely relocate, stage, lift, and load record boxes up to 50 lbs.
• Apply and affix barcode/RFID labels for precise tracking.
• Pack boxes in chronological/alphanumeric sequence onto pallets; assist in wrapping and prepping loads.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Physical Stamina

Barcode Reading

Safety Awareness

Job description

At Iron Mountain we know that work, when done well, makes a positive impact for our customers, our employees, and our planet. That’s why we need smart, committed people to join us. Whether you’re looking to start your career or make a change, talk to us and see how you can elevate the power of your work at Iron Mountain.

We provide expert, sustainable solutions in records and information management, digital transformation services, data centers, asset lifecycle management, and fine art storage, handling, and logistics. We proudly partner every day with our 225,000 customers around the world to preserve their invaluable artifacts, extract more from their inventory, and protect their data privacy in innovative and socially responsible ways.

Are you curious about being part of our growth story while evolving your skills in a culture that will welcome your unique contributions? If so, let's start the conversation.

Position Purpose

The Shipping/Receiving Clerk is a hands‑on physical role responsible for safely executing the day‑to‑day handling, preparation, sequence tracking, and moving of archival and federal records. Operating under the direct supervision of the Project Supervisor, Clerks ensure that high‑volume records are packaged, verified, tracked, and transported securely while strictly maintaining the chain‑of‑custody.

Key Responsibilities

• Physical Relocation & Handling: Safely pull, stage, lift, and load record boxes (weighing up to 50 lbs) from shelving units, including high‑bay storage areas up to 15 feet.
• Labeling & Tracking: Apply and affix barcode/RFID labels to boxes in exact positions to facilitate precise electronic tracking.
• Sequence Control & Palletization: Pack boxes in strict chronological and alphanumeric sequence onto pallets. Assist in applying protective corner guards, wrapping pallets securely in stretch‑wrap, and prepping loads for transport.
• Chain‑of‑Custody Compliance: Assist the Supervisor in executing inventory audit checks. Verify that all physical boxes match designated pull lists before staging.
• Equipment Operation: Safely operate manual material handling equipment, including wheeled carts, hand trucks, and pallet jacks.
• Site Organization: Maintain clean, organized, and hazard‑free work zones. Complete daily cleanup of aisles, staging areas, and transportation vehicles.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Physical Requirements: Must be able to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs continuously throughout an 8‑hour shift. Comfortable working at heights using secure platforms or mobile lifts.
• Vetting & Security: Must successfully undergo fingerprinting and pass a federal background check.
• National Security Compliance: Strictly US Citizens only (dual citizenship is not permitted due to NOFORN/CUI requirements).
• Attention to Detail: Ability to read and match long sequences of alphanumeric characters on barcode labels and pull lists to prevent misfiling or inventory loss.
• Mandatory Training: Must complete NARA's on‑site orientation and IRS Disclosure/Safeguards Training (IRC Section 6103) on taxpayer confidentiality before handling any project files.

Category: Outsourced Services