Shipping / Receiving Clerk

About Decko Products LLC

Decko Products, LLC is a private label manufacturer based in Sandusky, Ohio, specializing in a variety of edible products for baking and decoration. We offer a wide range of products, including extruded royal icing decorations, butter cream icings, piping gel, and various fillings for cakes and desserts. We also provide special packaging services in the baking industry, ensuring high-quality standards and safety in our products. Decko Products operates an FDA-inspected facility, and our team is dedicated to meeting the demands of the food industry.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. Equal employment opportunities will be extended in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Decko Products LLC will make reasonable accommodation to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified applicant with a disability, unless the accommodation imposes an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

Job Title

Shipping & Receiving Clerk

FLSA Classification

Hourly, Non-exempt

This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position. Overtime may be required based on production needs.

Salary Range

$20-22 / hr

Direct Supervisor

Director of Manufacturing

Position Summary

The Shipping & Receiving Clerk is responsible for the accurate receipt of inbound materials and the preparation and shipment of finished goods. This role supports inventory accuracy, on-time customer deliveries, and safe, organized warehouse operations in a manufacturing environment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Pick, stage, verify, and load finished goods for outbound shipments using forklifts or pallet jacks
• Prepare and maintain shipping documentation including BOLs, packing lists, labels, and carrier paperwork
• Coordinate carrier pickups and support on-time deliveries
• Receive inbound raw materials, packaging, and supplies; verify quantities, lot codes, and condition against purchase orders and packing slips
• Label, stage, store, and document all materials accurately in ERP or inventory systems
• Maintain inventory accuracy through proper handling, labeling, and documentation
• Communicate discrepancies, damages, or shortages to supervisors
• Support cycle counts, physical inventories, and general warehouse operations
• Maintain clean, organized, and audit-ready shipping and receiving areas
• Follow all food safety, GMP, quality, and safety requirements

Required Qualifications & Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Forklift experience or willingness to become certified
• Basic computer skills (ERP, shipping software, email)
• Ability to read and understand POs, BOLs, and shipping documents
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Reliable, self-motivated, and team-oriented

Desired Qualifications & Traits

• 1–3 years of shipping, receiving, or warehouse experience preferred
• Professional demeanor and positive presence when interacting with vendors and staff
• Ability to work collaboratively with production, shipping, and administrative teams
• Dependable, proactive, and adaptable to changing priorities

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs repetitively
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and operate material handling equipment throughout the shift
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing and warehouse environment Ability to work in a production/manufacturing environment, which may include varying temperatures and noise levels.
• Must be able to wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for long periods of time, which may include hair/beard nets, gloves, safety glasses, steel-toed shoes, hearing protection, lab coats, or protective outerwear.