Shipping & Receiving Clerk

Meet the Smart Safety Company

At Safe Fleet our name says it all. We make fleet vehicles – and everyone in and around them – safer. Our fleet safety platform brings together best-in-class products, ground-breaking technology, and a 100-year history of fleet know-how and innovation to solve the world’s biggest fleet safety problems.

Our core value is safety. Without safety first, efficiency and productivity are not possible. This is true for our products, our culture, and our relationship with our community. Our vision is to reduce preventable deaths and injuries in and around fleet vehicles with a goal of ZERO accidents.

We are re-defining what safety means for fleets of every type – from school buses to waste collection trucks, firefighting to utility vehicles, police cruisers to delivery vans.

Whether you work in our Charlotte plant to build life-saving stop arms for school buses, or design advanced camera vision products in our Vancouver office, forge valves and high-quality nozzles to fight fires, or dream up new ways to protect fleet operators in our Corporate HQ in Kansas City, you’ll contribute to our goal to keep everyone safe.

We are a fast-growing manufacturing, service, and technology company with over 1700 employees in over 15 locations across Canada and the US. We’re looking for motivated self-starters with innovative thinking to join our team and help us achieve our growth and performance goals. Sound like you?

Compensation is base salary. We also offer Paid Time Off, Health & Dental Benefits Package, Life Insurance & 401K Savings Plan. 

The Shipping & Receiving Clerk is responsible for managing all outbound and inbound shipments, with a strong emphasis on FedEx shipping processes. This role ensures accurate, timely, and cost-effective shipment of packages, including preparing documentation, labeling, and coordinating pickups. The position also involves receiving incoming goods, verifying accuracy, and maintaining organized inventory records. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, tech-savvy, and experienced with FedEx shipping systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process outbound shipments using FedEx Ship Manager or related systems, ensuring accuracy in weight, dimensions, and service selection.
• Package and label shipments in accordance with FedEx requirements to prevent damage and ensure timely delivery.
• Schedule daily FedEx pickups and coordinate with carriers to meet shipping deadlines.
• Track shipments and proactively resolve delivery issues, delays, or discrepancies.
• Maintain shipping records, including bills of lading, tracking numbers, and customer notifications.
• Receive incoming shipments, inspect for damage, and verify quantities against packing slips and purchase orders.
• Accurately enter receiving and shipping data into inventory or ERP systems.
• Organize and store incoming materials in designated warehouse locations.
• Communicate with internal teams (production, customer service, purchasing) regarding shipment status and priorities.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures and carrier regulations, including hazardous materials (if applicable).
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe shipping/receiving area.
• Assist with cycle counts, inventory audits, and general warehouse support as needed.
• Follow all safety protocols and report any hazards or incidents.
• Other duties as assigned.

At Safe Fleet, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Our core values of integrity, innovation, teamwork, customer focus, and safety guide our efforts to provide a workplace where all employees can thrive and reach their full potential.

REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1–3 years of experience in shipping, receiving, or warehouse operations.
• Hands-on experience with FedEx shipping systems (FedEx Ship Manager strongly preferred).
• Familiarity with other carriers (UPS, DHL) is a plus.
• Basic computer skills, including data entry and shipping software.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in processing shipments.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical tasks as needed.
• Knowledge of basic inventory control practices.

Working Conditions:

• Work is performed in a warehouse or distribution environment.
• Requires standing, walking, lifting, and repetitive motion.
• May involve exposure to shipping equipment, machinery, and varying temperatures.
• Fast-paced environment with strict shipping deadlines.