Shipping Clerk

Pay: $17.50 - $18.00 per hour

Shipping & Receiving Associate

Schedule: 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Location: Waterbury, CT

Temp-to-Hire Opportunity

Benefits available once hired permanently after 6 months

Job Summary

Our client, a growing manufacturing company, is seeking a reliable Shipping & Receiving Associate to support daily shipping, receiving, and inventory operations. This role is ideal for someone with strong shipping and logistics experience in a manufacturing environment and experience working with ERP or inventory management systems.

The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable coordinating incoming and outgoing shipments while maintaining accurate inventory records. Forklift experience is a plus but is not required.

Key Responsibilities

• Process incoming and outgoing shipments accurately and efficiently.
• Prepare, package, label, and verify orders for shipment.
• Receive incoming materials and inspect shipments for accuracy and damage.
• Maintain accurate shipping, receiving, and inventory records using an ERP or inventory management system.
• Generate shipping documentation, packing slips, and labels.
• Coordinate with production and quality departments to ensure timely material flow.
• Assist with inventory control, cycle counts, and stock organization.
• Load and unload materials as needed; operate a forklift if qualified.
• Follow all safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized work area.

Requirements

• Strong shipping and receiving experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience using ERP systems (such as Plex, SAP, Epicor, Oracle, or similar) or inventory management software strongly preferred.
• Strong computer and data entry skills.
• Ability to read work orders, packing slips, bills of lading, and shipping documentation.
• Comfortable lifting up to 40-50 lbs. as needed.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Good communication skills and reliable attendance.
• Forklift experience is ideal but not required.
• Reliable transportation to and from work.

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