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Shipping and Receiving Clerk - 1st Shift

Mallard Manufacturing
Sterling, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 9/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/17/2026
Mallard Manufacturing, a MacLean-Fogg Company, is hiring a Shipping and Receiving Clerk at our Sterling, IL facility. In this entry-level role, you will support inbound and outbound shipments, maintain accurate shipping records and inventory transactions, and help keep materials moving safely and efficiently.

  • Location: Sterling, IL
  • Work Arrangement: On-site
  • Schedule: 1st Shift, Monday-Friday, 6:30 AM-2:30 PM
  • Pay: $19.40 - $20.75/hour
  • Employment Type: Full-time / Hourly
  • Overtime: Overtime may be required based on business needs.

What You'll Do as a Shipping and Receiving Clerk

  • Receive incoming shipments, verify quantities against purchase orders and packing slips, and inspect materials for visible damage or discrepancies.
  • Process outbound shipments by preparing required documentation and staging materials for loading.
  • Accurately enter shipping and receiving transactions into ERP or warehouse systems.
  • Label and organize materials to support traceability and inventory accuracy.
  • Assist with loading and unloading trucks in coordination with material handlers or forklift operators.
  • Prepare basic shipping documentation, including bills of lading and packing lists, under supervision.
  • Maintain organized shipping and receiving areas in accordance with 5S standards and follow established procedures for damaged or non-conforming materials.
  • Communicate shipment status and discrepancies to supervisors or appropriate departments while following established safety procedures for material handling and dock operations.

What You'll Bring

Required Qualifications

  • No specific education credential is required.
  • Basic computer skills and the ability to enter data accurately.
  • Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
  • Strong attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Up to 2 years of warehouse, shipping, or clerical experience.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

This role involves standing and walking for extended periods during the shift, along with frequent lifting, bending, reaching, and handling of packages or materials.

Employees in this role may lift and carry up to 50 pounds as required and work in a warehouse or manufacturing environment with exposure to noise and moving equipment. The position also requires manual dexterity for handling paperwork and small components and visual acuity to verify labels, counts, and shipping documentation.

The physical requirements described above represent those needed to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Benefits

Eligible employees across MacLean-Fogg and its affiliated companies have access to a comprehensive benefits program designed to support health, financial well-being, time away, and development. This position is eligible for benefits that include:

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) with company match and potential profit sharing
  • Paid time off and paid holidays
  • Health Savings Account contributions for eligible plans
  • Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability coverage
  • Paid parental leave
  • Employee Assistance Program and mental health resources
  • Virtual healthcare resources
  • Tuition reimbursement and development opportunities
  • Additional wellness, financial, and employee programs

Benefits are subject to applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements.

Explore our full benefits and interactive resources: https://explore.benefits.macleanfogg.app

Pre-Employment Requirements

After a conditional offer, this position requires a pre-employment drug screen. Testing and employment decisions are administered consistent with applicable law.

About MacLean-Fogg

MacLean-Fogg is a fourth-generation, family-owned American manufacturing company headquartered in Mundelein, Illinois. Founded in 1925, we design and manufacture engineered components and solutions for automotive and industrial markets.

Our portfolio includes MacLean-Fogg Component Solutions, OMCO, Mallard Manufacturing, and Threadstrong. Across our companies, we share a commitment to Integrity, People, Customers, and Stewardship while investing in our people, manufacturing capabilities, customers, and communities.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Accommodations

MacLean-Fogg and its affiliated companies are equal opportunity employers. We provide equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply, complete an assessment, or participate in the hiring process, contact careers@macleanfogg.com.

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