Shipping and Receiving Clerk

Job Description

Job Description

Do you want to be part of a team that aspires to improve the quality of life for others? Are you interested in efficient manufacturing processes that promote sustainability? Do you feel a sense of accomplishment in a job well done? At Carpenter Co., we challenge our employees to learn from and inspire one another – all levels of the company collaborate, communicate and constantly improve to achieve shared success. If that sounds like an environment in which you will thrive, Carpenter Co. could be a great fit for you!

Carpenter Co. has an immediate opening for a Shipping and Receiving Clerk at our Piedmont, South Carolina manufacturing plant. This position is responsible for unloading incoming products, performing quality checks on products, pulling product and loading trailers with a forklift.

Carpenter Co. employees are committed to working hard to ensure production goals are met while maintaining operational excellence. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain daily communication with the Department Manager, Customer Service and other employees in the department to make sure that all products being shipped meet are loaded accurately and will meet the quality requirements and specifications of the customer. This position will also be required to record and track information in the inventory control system.

Additional Responsibilities of the Shipping and Receiving Clerk include:

• Loads and unloads trucks in proper sequence.
• Stocks warehouse with incoming inventory.
• Pulls outgoing inventory for shipment.
• Track inventory levels to ensure proper safety stock levels
• Check shipping and receiving tickets
• Inspect materials for quality defects and ensure material is stored properly
• Label products
• Use forklift to load and/or unload trailers as needed
• Lockout trailers after loading and unlock once loading is complete
• Record and track information in inventory control system
• Verify trucks have been loaded properly
• Inspect trailers for damage
• Run manifest and bills of lading
• Handle finish bedding goods up to 75 lbs
• Use computers to scan rolls
• Maintain a clean, safe and organized workspace
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Skills/ Requirements

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree
• At least one year manufacturing or warehouse experience preferred
• Forklift experience required
• Strong attention to detail required
• Must be able to use computerized equipment in day-to-day operations and have computer knowledge
• Must have basic reading, writing and math skills
• Must be able to read and interpret a tape measure

Carpenter Co. is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or other legally protected characteristic.

Carpenter Co. conducts pre-employment drug testing on all applicants that receive and accept a written offer of employment.