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Job Description
ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.
Reporting to the Shipping and Receiving Supervisor, the Shipping and Receiving Clerk is responsible for the accurate entry of materials and goods received into inventory. The ideal person will be informed and organized in documentation of transactions and thrives as a materials coordinator (Shipping, damaged goods, returns). The primary point of contact for all inquires pertaining to shipments, orders and inventory.
Job Description
Shipping and Receiving Associate
Lancaster, PA | 1st Shift | Pay $22 per hour
We’re looking for a Shipping and Receiving Associate to join our team in Lancaster, PA. This 1st shift role is hands-on, working directly on the warehouse floor with heavy machinery to ensure shipments are processed accurately, safely, and on time. If you’re detail-oriented, safety-focused, and thrive in a collaborative environment, this could be the right fit for you.
Key Accountabilities:
Maintain accurate records of items shipped and received.
Oversee safe and reliable packaging of all outgoing shipments.
Process items for shipment according to established guidelines and procedures.
Review shipping notices, bills of lading, invoices, orders, and other records to determine priorities, assignments, and shipping methods required to meet schedules—utilizing knowledge of procedures, routes, and rates.
Review all international shipment documentation to ensure compliance with applicable standards.
Maintain timely, effective, and professional communication with internal and external customers and suppliers.
Perform record keeping, filing, and other administrative duties as required.
Follow all company safety policies and immediately report any accidents to a manager or supervisor.
Carry out other duties as assigned by the Shipping and Receiving Supervisor.
Consistently demonstrate TKMNA Employee Attributes/Competencies.
Auto req ID
469499BR
Minimum Education Required
High School/GED
Job_Category
Operations
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
Team & Work Style Requirements:
Positive teamwork attitude—willing to assist wherever needed.
Highly organized and detail-oriented, especially with email communication and follow-up.
Minimum Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalent.
Basic math and reading skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Basic computer skills.
Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with plant manager, sales staff, and plant personnel.
Ability to understand equipment and tolerances through prior experience.
Warehouse experience with forklift operation, packing, and measuring.
Safety-first mindset.
Preferred Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree.
Knowledge of plastics handling, including proper staging, processing, packaging, and shipping.
First aid and CPR training.
Exposure to SAP, safety programs, ISO standards, and lean practices.
This role offers the chance to grow your skills in a fast-paced warehouse environment while working with a supportive team that values safety, precision, and teamwork.
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirement for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.
City*
Lancaster
State*
Pennsylvania
Job Code
Warehouse Warehouse
Affiliate Sponsor
ThyssenKrupp
ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.
Reporting to the Shipping and Receiving Supervisor, the Shipping and Receiving Clerk is responsible for the accurate entry of materials and goods received into inventory. The ideal person will be informed and organized in documentation of transactions and thrives as a materials coordinator (Shipping, damaged goods, returns). The primary point of contact for all inquires pertaining to shipments, orders and inventory.
Job Description
Shipping and Receiving Associate
Lancaster, PA | 1st Shift | Pay $22 per hour
We’re looking for a Shipping and Receiving Associate to join our team in Lancaster, PA. This 1st shift role is hands-on, working directly on the warehouse floor with heavy machinery to ensure shipments are processed accurately, safely, and on time. If you’re detail-oriented, safety-focused, and thrive in a collaborative environment, this could be the right fit for you.
Key Accountabilities:
Maintain accurate records of items shipped and received.
Oversee safe and reliable packaging of all outgoing shipments.
Process items for shipment according to established guidelines and procedures.
Review shipping notices, bills of lading, invoices, orders, and other records to determine priorities, assignments, and shipping methods required to meet schedules—utilizing knowledge of procedures, routes, and rates.
Review all international shipment documentation to ensure compliance with applicable standards.
Maintain timely, effective, and professional communication with internal and external customers and suppliers.
Perform record keeping, filing, and other administrative duties as required.
Follow all company safety policies and immediately report any accidents to a manager or supervisor.
Carry out other duties as assigned by the Shipping and Receiving Supervisor.
Consistently demonstrate TKMNA Employee Attributes/Competencies.
Auto req ID
469499BR
Minimum Education Required
High School/GED
Job_Category
Operations
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
Team & Work Style Requirements:
Positive teamwork attitude—willing to assist wherever needed.
Highly organized and detail-oriented, especially with email communication and follow-up.
Minimum Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalent.
Basic math and reading skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Basic computer skills.
Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with plant manager, sales staff, and plant personnel.
Ability to understand equipment and tolerances through prior experience.
Warehouse experience with forklift operation, packing, and measuring.
Safety-first mindset.
Preferred Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree.
Knowledge of plastics handling, including proper staging, processing, packaging, and shipping.
First aid and CPR training.
Exposure to SAP, safety programs, ISO standards, and lean practices.
This role offers the chance to grow your skills in a fast-paced warehouse environment while working with a supportive team that values safety, precision, and teamwork.
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirement for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.
City*
Lancaster
State*
Pennsylvania
Job Code
Warehouse Warehouse
Affiliate Sponsor
ThyssenKrupp
Salary : $22