Shipping & Receiving Clerk

About the Role

Entry-level on-site role coordinating inbound raw material deliveries and outbound finished-product shipments from our Elma, Washington facility. You will work with carriers, customs brokers, and our production team to keep material moving safely and on time.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive incoming raw material shipments, verify against POs, and route to QC for release sampling
• Generate shipping documentation including bills of lading, DOT hazmat papers, and commercial invoices
• Coordinate with FTL/LTL carriers, parcel services, and freight forwarders on pickup windows
• Perform cycle counts and reconcile physical inventory with ERP records
• Stage outbound shipments, verify packaging integrity, and confirm placarding for hazardous loads
• Maintain receiving dock cleanliness and adhere to traffic-pattern safety rules
• Process returns and short-shipment claims with carriers

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1+ year of warehouse, shipping, receiving, or logistics experience
• Forklift certification (or willingness to certify within 90 days)
• Familiarity with basic computer applications and ability to learn ERP shipping modules
• Attention to detail with paperwork and inventory transactions
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work outdoors at the loading dock in all weather

Preferred Qualifications

• DOT hazmat shipping certification (HM-181 / HM-126F)
• Experience with SAP or Oracle WMS
• Familiarity with international shipping documentation
• Background in chemical or pharmaceutical logistics