What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shipping & Receiving Clerk position at Whitworth Tool Holdings?
Shipping & Receiving Clerk
At Whitworth Tool, precision isn’t just what we do — it’s who we are. Headquartered in Hardinsburg, Kentucky, Whitworth Tool is a leading machine shop with customers across the USA. We make critically important components for some of the most iconic and advanced products in the world —helping equip the U.S. military and grow U.S.-based manufacturers.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
At Whitworth Tool, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real impact — on your career, your community, and the strength of America’s armed forces. We offer on-the-job training, flexible schedules, growth opportunities, and a supportive culture where your work truly matters. You will find the following at Whitworth Tool:
- Family-first culture & flexibility — We support your life inside and outside of work. Sometimes that means life happens, and we’ll support you when it does.
- Benefits – 401(K) plan, paid time off, and healthcare
- Close-knit, caring team — Work alongside friends with supervisors who have your back.
- Exciting, meaningful work — Contribute to projects that make a difference and help protect our country.
- Rooted in Hardinsburg — Skip the long commute and stay connected to your local community.
Positions Summary:
The Shipping & Receiving Clerk is responsible for coordinating and processing all incoming and outgoing shipments in a manufacturing environment. The Shipping & Receiving Clerk verifies shipments against purchase orders and packing slips, maintains organized inventory and shipping records, and works with carriers to ensure timely transportation of products while supporting overall production and customer delivery schedules.
Reasonable Accommodations Statement:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
What You’ll Do
- Receive, inspect, and verify incoming and outgoing shipments by comparing contents to packing slips, purchase orders, and job numbers
- Prepare documents, such as packing slips, bills of lading, and shipping orders to route materials
- Record shipment information such as weights, quantities, freight charges, and any damages or discrepancies for recordkeeping purposes
- Determined the appropriate shipping method and carrier based on delivery requirements and shipping procedures
- Pack, seal, label, wrap and prepare materials for shipment in accordance with customer requirements and best practice shipping procedures
- Communicate with vendors, carriers and internal departments to resolve shipping and receiving issues including shortages, damages, and nonconforming materials
- Unload incoming shipments and transport material and supplies to designated areas
- Coordinate with carrier representatives to schedule pickups, arrange deliveries, and provide shipping instructions to ensure timely shipment of materials and products.
- Ensure all incoming finished and semi-finished materials are inspected by quality control before logging them into inventory or staging them for outbound outsource processes
Required Qualifications
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Be able to drive and operate a fork-lift
- Basic computer skills and general operating knowledge
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Dependable, trustworthy, and safety-conscious
- Ability to organize and complete tasks within deadlines
- Ability to pass a drug test and background check
- Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) — safety glasses, protective footwear, ear plugs, face shield
- Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and drive for personal growth
- Willing to work some overtime voluntarily and when requested
Preferred Qualifications
- High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)
- 6 months of experience
Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled
Salary : $17 - $19