Shipping and Receiving Clerk

Shipping and Receiving Worker

The Shipping and Receiving Worker counts, packages, and ships manufactured goods while maintaining accurate inventory records in the computer system. This role receives new products, logs them into inventory, and operates forklifts and other material handling equipment in a production environment. The position focuses on meeting customer-specific packaging and shipping requirements, following safety procedures, and supporting smooth warehouse and production operations.

Responsibilities

• Count, package, and ship manufactured goods according to customer specifications and requirements.
• Maintain accurate inventory counts and track all movements in the computer system.
• Receive incoming products and materials, verify quantities, and log them into inventory records.
• Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment safely and efficiently.
• Follow all safety procedures and general manufacturing safety rules for equipment operation and material handling.
• Package manufactured goods to meet customer-specific instructions, including correct counts and labeling.
• Ensure correct pack quantities and parts are shipped to the correct company and destination.
• Monitor shipments and inventory transactions to identify discrepancies and help resolve issues.
• Notify the supervisor promptly to resolve process, product, equipment, and production issues.
• Communicate courteously and effectively with other employees, customers, and vendors to support shipping and receiving activities.
• Perform any other duties designated by management to support warehouse and production operations.

Essential Skills

• Experience in shipping and receiving operations in a warehouse or production environment.
• Ability to operate forklifts and other material handling equipment safely.
• High school diploma or equivalent education.
• Good math skills for counting, verifying quantities, and maintaining accurate inventory.
• Ability to understand and follow customer-specific shipping and packaging instructions.
• Knowledge of general manufacturing safety rules and safe equipment operation.
• Ability to interact and communicate courteously with other employees, customers, and vendors.
• Basic computer skills for tracking inventory in a computer or ERP system.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Proficiency in ERP software is a plus.
• Experience in general production or warehouse work is beneficial.
• Attention to detail to ensure correct pack quantities and accurate shipment information.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple shipments and inventory tasks.
• Ability to work reliably in a fast-paced production environment.

Why Work Here?

Employees join a stable, family-owned operation that values growth, teamwork, and long-term development. The organization offers growth potential as the team expands, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes 401(k) with match, health, dental, and vision insurance after 60 days, a health savings account, life and AD&D insurance, paid time off, and paid holidays. A growing company culture emphasizes respect, collaboration, and opportunities to take on new responsibilities as the business continues to grow.

Work Environment

This position is based in a production environment that involves regular work around manufactured goods and material handling equipment. Team members work on-site in a warehouse and production setting where safety is a priority, and steel-toed shoes and safety glasses must be worn at all times. The role requires moving materials, operating forklifts, and working around machinery while following established safety procedures and manufacturing safety rules.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of MANKATO, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $33.00 - $41.25/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in MANKATO, MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 4, 2026.