Shipping/Receiving Clerk

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. is one of the world’s leading manufacturers, marketers, and sellers of quality skin care, makeup, fragrance, and hair care products, and is a steward of luxury and prestige brands globally. The company’s products are sold in approximately 150 countries and territories under brand names including: Estée Lauder, Aramis, Clinique, Lab Series, Origins, M·A·C, La Mer, Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, Aveda, Jo Malone London, Bumble and bumble, Darphin Paris, TOM FORD, Smashbox, AERIN Beauty, Le Labo, Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle, GLAMGLOW, KILIAN PARIS, Too Faced, Dr.Jart+, the DECIEM family of brands, including The Ordinary and NIOD, and BALMAIN Beauty.

Description

The Shipping & Receiving Clerk is responsible for accurately receiving inbound shipments, verifying inventory, preparing outbound orders, and coordinating the movement of materials throughout the warehouse. This role ensures all shipping and receiving activities are completed accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with company policies, inventory control standards, and shipping documentation requirements. The Shipping & Receiving Clerk supports inventory accuracy, operational efficiency, and customer service by maintaining accurate records and facilitating the timely flow of materials across the supply chain.

Receiving

Receive, unload, and inspect incoming shipments to verify accuracy, identify damages, and ensure compliance with purchase orders and shipping documentation.

Verify quantities, lot numbers, and product information against purchase orders, bills of lading (BOLs), packing slips, and other shipping documents.

Accurately record receipts and inventory transactions within the Warehouse Management System (WMS), ERP, or other inventory management systems.

Label, stage, and organize received materials in designated warehouse locations following established inventory control procedures.

Scan and document material movements throughout each stage of the receiving process to maintain real-time inventory accuracy and traceability.

Communicate discrepancies, damaged materials, or receiving issues to the appropriate internal departments for timely resolution.

Shipping

Pick, pack, stage, and prepare customer orders, transfer orders, and outbound shipments in accordance with shipping schedules and operational priorities.

Verify product accuracy, quantities, weights, lot numbers, and shipping documentation prior to shipment.

Generate and maintain shipping documentation, including bills of lading (BOLs), shipping labels, manifests, packing lists, and other required documents.

Ensure all shipments are properly packaged, labeled, and prepared in accordance with carrier requirements, company procedures, and Estée Lauder shipping standards.

Coordinate outbound shipments with internal departments and transportation providers to ensure on-time delivery.

Inventory Control & Documentation

Maintain accurate inventory records by ensuring all material movements and inventory transactions are completed accurately and in a timely manner.

Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies by collaborating with Purchasing, Material Supply, vendors, and other cross-functional teams.

Support inventory control activities, including cycle counts, physical inventories, and internal or external audits.

Maintain accurate shipping, receiving, and inventory documentation in accordance with company record retention requirements.

Warehouse Support

Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), housekeeping standards, and company safety policies.

Follow all Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) requirements, including proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and safe material handling procedures.

Safely operate warehouse equipment, including pallet jacks, hand trucks, forklifts, transporters, and reach trucks, as certified and authorized.

Assist with warehouse organization, material staging, and general operational support to ensure efficient warehouse operations.

Perform additional duties as assigned to support departmental and organizational objectives.

Qualifications

Calculator, PC, Hi/Lo, Transporter, Forklift, Hand Truck

Must be able to work in weather extremes – hot and cold environments

Strong attention to detail and ability to work accurately under time constraints

Must be safety conscious – aware of safety related issues and maintain a clean and safe work area

Must be able to lift and carry 50 pounds, roll 640 pound drums on and off skids

valid Hi/Lo license preferred

Basic computer skills and comfort using inventory/ shipping systems

Prior warehouse, shipping, or receiving experience preferred

Ability to read and interpret shipping/ receiving documents and SKU’s

Experience with ERP/WMS systems (SAP, EMS, FEDEX/UPS systems, etc.)

Familiarity with shipping carriers, packaging guidelines, and freight documentation

Frequent standing, walking, bending, and lifting

May require overtime during peak shipping periods

High School Diploma

Hi/Lo License

Must be organized, disciplined, reliable, punctual and strong in time management

Pay Range:

The anticipated hourly range for this position is $19.50 to $29.75. Exact hourly rate depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education, and budget. Hourly range may vary based on geographic location. In addition to hourly rate, this position may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, education, and budget. Salary range may vary based on geographic location.

In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for participation in a highly competitive bonus program with the possibility for overachievement based on performance and company results. In addition, The Estée Lauder Companies offers a variety of benefits to eligible employees, including health insurance coverage (medical, dental, and vision insurance), wellness and family support programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid leave programs, education-related programs, paid holidays and vacation time, and many others. Many of these benefits are subsidized or fully paid for by the company.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

It is Company's policy not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. The Company will endeavor to provide a reasonable accommodation consistent with the law to otherwise qualified employees and prospective employees with a disability and to employees and prospective employees with needs related to their religious observance or practices. Should you wish to apply for this position or any other position with the Company and you believe you require assistance to complete an application or participate in an interview, please contact View email address on aiapply.co

Michigan Applicants: Persons with disabilities needing accommodations for employment must notify the company in writing of the need for an accommodation within 182 days after the date the person with a disability knew or reasonably should have known that an accommodation was needed.

Philadelphia Applicants: Philadelphia's Fair Chance Hiring Law

Rhode Island Applicants: The company is subject to chapters 29-38 of title 28 of the general laws of Rhode Island and is therefore covered by the state's workers' compensation law.