Shipping and Receiving Clerk

Job Title: Shipping and Receiving Clerk / Material Handler (Inventory & Order Fulfillment)

Pay Rate: $18–$20/hr (based on experience)

Location: Richmond, VA 23231

Schedule:  Monday-Friday, 6:00am-2:30pm

Position Overview:
We are seeking a detail-oriented Shipping and Receiving Clerk / Material Handler to support daily warehouse operations , including inventory control , order picking , and order fulfillment within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This position plays a critical role in maintaining accurate inventory , ensuring efficient material handling , and supporting production through timely and accurate movement of materials and components. The ideal candidate has hands-on shipping and receiving , warehouse experience, forklift operation skills, and a strong understanding of inventory management and logistics processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform order picking and order fulfillment by pulling customer sales orders, manufacturing work orders, and engineering work orders from various warehouse locations.
• Maintain accurate inventory control by recording material usage and completing transactions using RF Smart, RF scanners, and warehouse management systems.
• Execute daily material handling tasks including shipping and receiving , storing, sorting, staging, and distributing materials throughout the warehouse and production floor.
• Operate warehouse equipment such as sit-down forklifts, reach trucks, and order pickers to move and store inventory safely and efficiently.
• Use RF scanners and warehouse systems to verify inventory, label materials, and ensure accuracy in all inventory management processes.
• Perform shipping and receiving duties including unloading incoming shipments, inspecting materials, verifying quantities, labeling, and stocking items in proper locations.
• Prepare and process outbound shipments, including small parcel and LTL, ensuring compliance with all shipping and receiving procedures and documentation requirements.
• Assist in maintaining inventory accuracy through cycle counts, physical inventory, and discrepancy resolution.
• Coordinate with production, purchasing, shipping, and customer service teams to ensure materials are available for order fulfillment and production needs.
• Identify and communicate inventory shortages, discrepancies, or delays that impact warehouse operations and shipping and receiving timelines.
• Organize and maintain warehouse storage areas to support efficient inventory control and accessibility of materials.
• Assist with training new employees on shipping and receiving , warehouse procedures, material handling , and inventory systems.
• Troubleshoot issues related to inventory , order discrepancies, or material flow within the warehouse.
• Ensure compliance with all warehouse safety guidelines, including proper PPE usage and safe forklift operation.

Qualifications & Skills:

• High school diploma or GED required
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in shipping and receiving , warehouse operations , material handling , or inventory control
• Experience with RF scanners and warehouse management systems preferred
• Proven experience operating forklifts (sit-down, reach truck, order picker)
• Strong understanding of shipping and receiving processes , inventory management , and order fulfillment
• Basic math and computer skills for data entry and inventory tracking
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced warehouse environment
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on inventory accuracy
• Effective communication and teamwork skills
• Problem-solving abilities and strong organizational skills

Physical Requirements & Work Environment:

• Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 35 lbs independently and more with assistance
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, reach, and climb for extended periods during warehouse operations
• Comfortable working in a non-climate-controlled warehouse or manufacturing environment
• Ability to safely operate forklifts and other material handling equipment
• Must be able to wear required PPE (safety shoes, gloves, eye and hearing protection)
• Willingness to work overtime as needed to support shipping and receiving and production demands

This opportunity is ideal for candidates with strong shipping and receiving , inventory control , material handling , and order fulfillment experience who are looking to grow within a stable and team-oriented environment.

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