Shipping & Receiving Specialist: Inventory Integrity & Logistics

Merit Manufacturing; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Dental

Flexible Time Off Policy

Performance Bonus Opportunities

Year-End Bonus Opportunity

Company Events

Job summary

Merit Manufacturing, a Contract Manufacturer in the Personal Care space, seeks a Shipping & Receiving Clerk for Warren, MI. Responsibilities include receiving shipments, verifying inventory, and preparing outbound orders, with strict adherence to GMP and safety standards.

We offer growth opportunities within warehouse, production, and supply chain teams. Pay is negotiated based on experience, with comprehensive benefits and a state-of-the-art facility.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in Shipping & Receiving, Warehouse, Inventory Control, or Logistics required.
• Experience operating reach truck and sit-down forklift (hi-lo) required.
• Strong attention to detail with ability to verify quantities, shipping documents, lot numbers, labels, and inventory transactions accurately.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and inventory systems.
• Experience using warehouse management systems (WMS), inventory software, and RF scanners preferred.
• Ability to read purchase orders, bills of lading, packing slips, shipping paperwork, and inventory reports.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Receive and inspect inbound shipments against purchase orders, packing slips, and bills of lading.
• Verify incoming materials for accuracy, quantity, lot numbers, condition, and proper documentation.
• Receive inventory into the company's inventory management system and accurately maintain receiving records.
• Prepare, pick, pack, stage, and verify customer orders for shipment according to shipping schedules.
• Generate and verify shipping documentation, including bills of lading, packing slips, shipping labels, and carrier paperwork.
• Coordinate outbound shipments with freight carriers and package delivery services.
• Operate a reach truck, sit-down forklift (hi-lo), pallet jack, and other approved material-handling equipment safely throughout the facility.
• Load and unload trailers while ensuring products are handled safely and without damage.
• Maintain proper FIFO inventory practices when receiving and shipping materials.
• Ensure all inventory is properly identified, labeled, and stored in designated warehouse locations.
• Maintain accurate inventory transactions using Microsoft Excel, inventory software, and warehouse documentation.
• Assist with cycle counts, physical inventories, inventory reconciliation, and discrepancy investigations.
• Support Warehouse, Production, Planning, Purchasing, Quality, and Customer Service by maintaining efficient shipping and receiving operations.
• Report inventory discrepancies, damaged shipments, shortages, shipping errors, or safety concerns immediately.
• Follow all GMP, safety, housekeeping, and powered industrial truck requirements.

Skills

Shipping & Receiving

Warehouse operations

Inventory control

Logistics coordination

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Excel

RF scanners

WMS

Inventory software

Job description

Merit Manufacturing, a Contract Manufacturer in the Personal Care space, seeks a Shipping & Receiving Clerk for Warren, MI. Responsibilities include receiving shipments, verifying inventory, and preparing outbound orders, with strict adherence to GMP and safety standards.

We offer growth opportunities within warehouse, production, and supply chain teams. Pay is negotiated based on experience, with comprehensive benefits and a state-of-the-art facility.