Shipping/Receiving Clerk

About the Company

Louis Industries is one of the most modern steel processing facilities in central Minnesota. We employ around 100 people and serve over 180 customers predominantly located in the upper Midwest. Our customers vary from small, local owned companies to multi-million-dollar Fortune 500 companies. The parts Louis fabricates are found in products and equipment that are shipped globally. We utilize the latest technology available in laser, punching, forming, welding and quality control equipment, with an emphasis on supporting lean, rapid response manufacturing to support our customer's varied needs. We strive to look toward the future, invest in automation, and continuously improve our processes, production capabilities, and our people. In addition, we are a major regional supplier with inventory of mild steel, stainless steel, and aluminum.


We are employee focused, offer full benefits, and competitive pay.

Join the Louis Industries Team

Louis Industries is seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Logistics Clerk to support our daily shipping, receiving, and material movement operations. This role plays an important part in ensuring materials, products, and documentation move accurately and efficiently throughout the facility and to our customers.

The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while collaborating closely with logistics, production, sales, and customer service teams.

What you'll do

Shipping & Receiving Support

• Prepare pick lists, packing slips, bills of lading, and shipping paperwork
• Coordinate outbound and inbound shipments with production, logistics, and sales teams
• Verify shipment contents, labeling, and packaging accuracy prior to release
• Receive incoming freight and maintain accurate receiving documentation
• Support material movement throughout the facility, including supplying production areas and preparing outgoing shipments
• Assist with loading, unloading, and staging materials as needed

ERP & Documentation

• Enter and maintain shipping, inventory, and work order information within ERP systems
• Maintain accurate shipping and receiving records
• Support inventory cycle counts and assist with inventory discrepancy resolution
• Manage documentation related to outsourced processing and return shipments

Customer & Vendor Coordination

• Communicate with vendors, customer service, and internal teams regarding shipment status and scheduling
• Provide shipment tracking updates and assist in resolving shipping-related issues
• Support customer-specific shipping portal requirements when needed
• Help maintain compliance with safety, quality, and ISO documentation standards

What We're Looking For

Skills & Abilities

• Strong organizational and communication skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
• Team-oriented mindset with strong problem-solving abilities
• Basic computer proficiency and comfort learning ERP systems

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 1-3 years of shipping, receiving, warehouse, or logistics experience
• Experience with ERP systems and Microsoft Office
• Forklift experience or willingness to operate/certify

Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• HSA Match
• 401k Contribution
• PPE Reimbursements
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Accrued PTO
• Holiday Pay
• Bereavement Pay
• Bonuses

Pay Range: $22-$24

The pay range for this role is:

22 - 24 USD per hour (Paynesville, MN)