Shipping and Receiving Clerk

As a Shipping & Receiving Clerk, you will support reliable material flow and product movement at Coperion, a Hillenbrand company, in Kansas City, Missouri. You will help ensure incoming and outgoing shipments are handled accurately, safely, and efficiently to meet customer and operational commitments. We design and build equipment and systems used in industrial processing applications that support manufacturing around the world. Your work will contribute to consistent operations, quality outcomes, and continuous improvement across the site. Location: Shick Esteve (Coperion), 4346 Clary Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64130 Shift: First shift Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. WHAT YOU’LL DO: Unload inbound trucks using a forklift or overhead crane while following safety standards and handling procedures to protect materials and equipment Inspect received goods for quality and quantity, document findings in systems, and resolve discrepancies to maintain accurate inventory records Prepare and package materials using cartons, custom wooden crates, skids, and pallets to ensure secure and compliant shipment Generate packing lists and shipping documentation, including bills of lading (BOL), to support accurate order fulfillment and traceability Arrange transportation services, including truck carriers and parcel shipments, to meet delivery timelines and customer requirements Maintain shipping and receiving data in internal systems to support visibility, reporting, and operational planning Apply 5S and lean practices and follow ISO 9001 standards, work instructions, and procedures to support safe, organized, and efficient operations TEAM: You will collaborate with teammates across shipping, receiving, and operations to maintain smooth material flow and clear communication. You will contribute to a respectful, inclusive environment where ideas are shared and everyone is accountable for safe, consistent results that support our broader business goals. THE EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES NEEDED: High school diploma or equivalent, with at least 6 months of experience in shipping, receiving, or a related warehouse environment Ability to operate or learn to operate forklifts and overhead cranes in a safe and controlled manner Working knowledge of shipping documentation, including packing lists and bills of lading, and basic inventory processes Comfort using computer systems for data entry, tracking shipments, and maintaining records Strong attention to detail to inspect materials, verify quantities, and ensure accurate documentation Ability to organize tasks, manage time, and meet daily shipping and receiving deadlines Sound judgment and problem-solving skills to address discrepancies and support workflow continuity Dependable work habits, with a focus on safety, accountability, and continuous improvement Who we are: Coperion (www.coperion.com) is a global industry and technology leader in process technology serving a variety of end markets, including plastics, plastics recycling, food, pet food, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, chemical, battery, and mineral industries. Every day, our teams of experts create individual, high-quality process technologies and systems optimized for the best end products, highest efficiency, and sustainability. Coperion is a business unit of Hillenbrand. Hillenbrand (www.hillenbrand.com) is a global industrial company that provides highly engineered, mission-critical processing equipment and solutions to customers in over 100 countries around the world. Our portfolio is composed of leading industrial brands that serve large, attractive end markets, including durable plastics, food, and recycling. Guided by our Purpose — Shape What Matters For Tomorrow™ — we pursue excellence, collaboration, and innovation to consistently shape solutions that best serve our associates, customers, communities, and other stakeholders. EEO: The policy of Hillenbrand Inc. is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status. Additionally, Hillenbrand Inc. and our operating companies are committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at recruitingaccommodations@hillenbrand.com . In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying. At Hillenbrand, everyone is welcome to apply and "Shape What Matters for Tomorrow". We have been made aware of various recruitment scams. To learn more about how to protect yourself from recruitment fraud, click here. Hillenbrand is a global industrial company that provides highly-engineered, mission-critical processing equipment and solutions to customers in over 100 countries around the world. Our portfolio is composed of leading industrial brands that serve large, attractive end markets, including durable plastics, food, and recycling. Guided by our Purpose — Shape What Matters For Tomorrow™ — we pursue excellence, collaboration, and innovation to consistently shape solutions that best serve our associates, customers, communities, and other stakeholders. To learn more, visit: www.Hillenbrand.com. Don't see the dream job you are looking for?