What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shipping and Receiving Clerk position at Abrasive Technology Inc?
Shipping & Receiving Clerk
1st Shift (Monday-Friday, 7:00am-3:30pm)
80 Hours Holiday Pay Generous PTO Quarterly Bonuses
Overtime available -- not mandatory
We are hiring a Shipping & Receiving Associate to play a key role in ensuring the accurate, efficient, and safe flow of materials throughout the facility. This position is responsible for receiving inbound shipments, verifying and organizing inventory, preparing and packaging products. The role requires strong attention to detail, reliable communication with multiple departments, and the ability to operate warehouse equipment while maintaining a clean, compliant, and safety‑focused work environment.
What You’ll Do:
- Maintain accurate logs, daily moves, and inventory records; scan and count items with precision.
- Receive purchase orders into the ERP system and move stock to proper warehouse locations.
- Promptly unload trucks and carrier deliveries (FedEx, UPS, etc.), including chemicals requiring proper handling and storage.
- Deliver materials to internal departments and ensure items are sorted, stocked, and organized in designated locations.
- Operate forklifts and pallet jacks to safely and efficiently move materials throughout the warehouse.
- Collaborate and communicate with all departments, including customer service, to support the receipt and shipment of products.
- Assist with inventory adjustments and return merchandise authorizations (RMAs).
- Verify incoming items against packing slips to ensure accuracy.
- Clean super abrasive parts (steel grinding wheels and saw blades) using a media blaster to prepare them for packaging.
- Laser engrave parts and package them according to customer and company requirements.
- Pick orders from stock to fulfill customer needs accurately and on schedule.
- Process domestic and international shipments using the ERP system.
- Build custom boxes or crates as needed to protect products during transit.
- Load trucks and maintain a clean, organized work area.
- Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and best practices.
What You’ll Bring:
- Experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, or distribution environment.
- Strong computer skills and comfort using software systems.
- Positive attitude and ability to engage effectively with others.
- Ability to comprehend and follow documented procedures.
- Detail‑oriented with a strong focus on quality and accuracy.
- Strong teamwork, communication, and collaboration skills.
- Ability to resolve conflicts professionally.
- Self‑motivated with a strong drive for results.
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Proficient in English to follow verbal and written instructions and safety policies.
- Ability to perform basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
- Ability to take measurements using a tape measure and calipers.
The Physical Side:
- Ability to regularly lift 50 lbs and occasionally lift 75 lbs.
- Ability to stand, sit, bend, and work at heights as needed throughout the day.
- Willingness to work around chemicals and use appropriate PPE.
Abrasive Technology is a world-leading innovator in the development and manufacturing of super abrasive grinding wheels and tools with locations around the globe. Our products shape the world around us every day – providing grinding, cutting, drilling, and polishing solutions for a wide variety of industrial materials. If you are driven by excellence and seek a different way of thinking, we would love to talk about how you may fit into our culture!
Why You’ll Love It Here:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance,
- Company paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability,
- Company matched 401k plan,
- Tuition reimbursement,
- Paid time off,
- Paid holidays, and
- Paid facility shutdown in December.
Access to our facility (and, therefore, employment) is restricted under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents of the United States and properly licensed foreign persons. Applicants receiving a conditional offer of employment will be required to provide information to determine whether they are subject to these regulations and, if so, to assess their country of chargeability for export control purposes.
Abrasive Technology is a substance and drug free workplace. All offers of employment are contingent on passing a pre-employment drug screen. Drug testing is conducted in accordance with FAA/DOT regulations.
"We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and ensuring equal opportunity for all employees and applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status."
Please note: This opportunity is open to direct applicants only. We are not accepting agency or third-party recruiter submissions at this time
Monday-Friday, 7:00am-3:30pm
8.5 hours including a 30-minute unpaid break
Salary : $20