Role Summary

The Materials Clerk supports shipping and receiving operations by ensuring timely, accurate movement of materials and finished goods throughout the facility. This role works closely with the Truck Driver, Shipping Coordinator, and area supervisors to verify incoming and outgoing shipments, maintain accurate records, and uphold quality and productivity standards. The Materials Clerk performs material handling, documentation, and staging activities while maintaining safety, organization, and efficient product flow within the plant.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform shipping and receiving activities in accordance with company procedures and quality standards

• Load and unload trucks safely and efficiently using forklifts or other material handling equipment

• Weigh tubs and materials using forklift scales and document weights accurately

• Ensure proper delivery of received materials and finished goods to designated areas within the plant

• Stage and prepare products for shipment to customers

• Move inventory to proper storage or staging locations to maintain organization and product flow

• Operate forklifts, shrink wrapping equipment, and scanning devices as trained

• Verify shipment accuracy by matching paperwork to staged product prior to shipment

• Maintain accurate records of incoming and outgoing shipments using ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications

• Control flow of paperwork between truck drivers and shipping coordination staff

• Maintain organization of pallet inventory and finished goods staging areas

• Follow all safety, environmental, quality, Lean principles, standards, and procedures

• Perform other duties as assigned to support department operations.

Qualifications Required

• 1–2 years of warehouse, shipping, or material handling experience preferred

• Forklift certification or willingness to become certified

• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and ERP systems

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks.

Competencies/Skills

• Strong attention to detail and shipment accuracy

• Basic understanding of inventory flow and warehouse organization

• Safe and efficient operation of forklifts and material handling equipment

• Ability to follow process standards and work instructions

• Effective communication and teamwork skills

• Commitment to 5S and orderly work environment

• Dependability and accountability.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods

• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation

• Ability to operate forklifts and warehouse equipment

• Ability to work in a manufacturing and warehouse environment.