Shipping & Receiving

Job Summary

This is a combined position that covers shipping, receiving and product etching. These function are interchangeable between the three areas as each associate must understand all three functions.


The shipping clerk position requires the accurate fulfilling of customer orders by pulling product from inventory and preparing it for delivery to our customers, per written instructions.


This receiving position requires the accurate receiving of supplier components, customer returns, and in process material that was sent to an outside source for processing.

The etching clerk following customer specific published guidelines to etch the tool number, revision number, job number, material grade, and date of shipment into the part.

These positions are responsible for the movement and handling of product utilizing power and manual pallet jacks.


They are responsible to maintain proper identification of product, documentation, and keeping product to the correct storage locations.

These positions also require the associate to answer customer telephone calls concerning their function. The goal for this position is to ensure the highest level of customer service by following all procedures, ensuring accuracy in inventory transactions, excellent recordkeeping and document control skills, fulfilling all pick slips, product identification, and associated computer entries and paperwork. Provides excellent customer service through the safe and efficient receipt and delivery of products.

Essential Functions

Shipping and Receiving:

• Pull product from stock, move and consolidate product from inventory to the shipping area, to support on time date goals.
• Puts product away in warehouse, upon receipt from intercompany purchase.
• Confirms proper identification of product, proper customer requirements, and assures proper procedures are followed to prevent mixing or contamination.
• Moves product throughout the facility utilizing an electric power jack, hand pallet jack and Hilo. Lifts containers from one skid to another and transfers product from one type of container to another, following all safety requirements.
• Deals with customers over the telephone with courtesy, tact, diplomacy, and patience, to answer questions concerning delivers and quality.
• Uses computer programs to retrieve, print, and document transactions as well as assure traceability.
• Completes required documentation without error.
• Participates in team meetings and works well with team members. Actively participates in continuous improvement activities.
• Works with minimal supervision.
• Utilizes UPS, Federal Express, and US mail processing equipment as necessary.
• Packs and prepares skids of product for motor freight shipment as necessary.
• Creates bills of lading as necessary.
• Communicates with freight carriers as necessary.
• Follows the appropriate work instructions

Education/Experience Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must have valid driver's license with an acceptable motor vehicle record.
• Excellent communication skills.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift and maneuver 35 pounds on a skid multiple times per hour.
• Must be able to lift a maximum of 50 lbs. from floor to waist, and waist to floor, up to 25 times per hour.
• Must be able to stand throughout the entire shift.