Shipping and Receiving Clerk

Shipping & Receiving Clerk (1st Shift)

Pay Rate

• $21.00 - $23.00 per hour (Paid Weekly)
• Overtime: $31.50 - $34.50 per hour

Schedule

• Monday through Friday
• 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
• Includes paid breaks

Location

• Carol Stream, IL (DuPage County)

Job Summary

The Shipping & Receiving Clerk will manage the flow of products and materials in and out of the facility to ensure shipments are processed efficiently and safely. This position is responsible for coordinating shipping and receiving activities, maintaining inventory accuracy, and supporting smooth warehouse operations. This is a highly visible role with opportunities for growth and advancement.

The ideal candidate will receive, inspect, and organize incoming shipments, verify contents against purchase orders and packing slips, identify damages or discrepancies, prepare outgoing shipments, and coordinate transportation to ensure timely deliveries. The role also includes inventory tracking, cycle counts, and year-end physical inventory support.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

hipping

• Coordinate with Sales and Production teams to ensure products ship on schedule.
• Package products and materials, print shipping labels, and perform quality checks.
• Weigh and measure packages accurately to meet carrier requirements.
• Create bills of lading and coordinate shipments with logistics providers.
• Maintain packaging material inventory and construct skids and shipping boxes as needed.
• Operate forklifts and overhead cranes to load and unload heavy or oversized products.

Receiving

• Assist with unloading trucks and signing delivery documentation.
• Compare packing slips and bills of lading against received materials.
• Inspect incoming shipments for damage and report discrepancies.
• Match receipts to purchase orders and communicate discrepancies.
• Store materials in designated warehouse locations.
• Enter receiving transactions into the ERP/manufacturing system.
• Coordinate with Purchasing and Accounting regarding unmatched receipts.

Inventory Control

• Monitor inventory levels and identify shortages or excess stock.
• Communicate with vendors and carriers regarding shipment discrepancies, delays, or damages.
• Label products and materials appropriately.
• Maintain accurate inventory records.
• Monitor stock usage and communicate replenishment needs.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe storage area.
• Assist with cycle counts and physical inventory audits.
• Coordinate returned product deliveries and inventory adjustments.
• Follow all safety regulations when operating equipment and machinery.

Benefits

• Comprehensive training provided
• Annual performance reviews and pay increases
• Earned vacation time and 10 paid holidays
• Health insurance options available
• Assistance with required personal equipment purchases
• Employee appreciation events
• Referral bonus program
• Employee assistance programs
• Work-life balance with optional overtime opportunities
• Profit-sharing program (based on eligibility)
• Reimbursement for approved technical training
• Modern, easily accessible facility
• Clean and organized work environment
• Stable and growing manufacturing company
• Equal Opportunity Employer; trade school graduates and veterans encouraged to apply

Desired Qualifications

• High School Diploma, Associate Degree, or 7 years of relevant industry experience
• Experience operating a sit-down forklift; overhead crane experience preferred
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with vendors, drivers, and team members
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Positive attitude and strong attention to detail
• Ability to lift moderately heavy materials and packages
• Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office and ERP systems
• Experience with inventory management and warehouse operations
• Manufacturing environment experience preferred