Shipping and Receiving Clerk
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Job Summary
The Shipping and Receiving Clerk I is an entry-level operational role responsible for supporting daily shipping and receiving activities, including handling incoming and outgoing materials, verifying documentation, and maintaining accurate records. The role focuses on learning standard logistics processes, following safety and quality procedures, and supporting warehouse efficiency with attention to detail.Job Description
Role Overview
The Shipping and Receiving Clerk I supports basic material movement and documentation tasks within a warehouse, distribution center, or plant environment. The role emphasizes process adherence, teamwork, and accuracy, performing routine tasks under guidance from supervisors or more experienced clerks.
This role does not include people-management responsibility.
This position typically reports to a Warehouse Supervisor, Logistics Supervisor, or Operations Lead (M1-M2).
Key Responsibilities
Shipping & Receiving Support
Assist with receiving incoming shipments and preparing outgoing orders
Verify shipment contents against packing slips, bills of lading, or purchase orders
Report discrepancies, shortages, or visible damage to supervisors
Material Handling & Movement
Move materials to designated storage or staging areas
Assist with loading and unloading deliveries as required
Safely handle materials using carts, pallet jacks, or other basic equipment
Documentation & Data Entry
Complete basic shipping and receiving documentation accurately
Enter receipt or shipment data into inventory or ERP systems
Maintain organized records and paperwork
Inventory Control Support
Assist with labeling, tagging, and stocking materials
Support cycle counts or physical inventories as directed
Help maintain accurate inventory locations and quantities
Safety & Compliance
Follow all warehouse safety rules and PPE requirements
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area
Report unsafe conditions or incidents promptly
Quality & Accuracy
Ensure materials are handled carefully to prevent damage
Perform basic checks to confirm correct parts, quantities, and condition
Follow standard operating procedures consistently
Team Collaboration
Work closely with warehouse, production, and logistics teams
Communicate clearly regarding deliveries, priorities, or issues
Support team goals and daily workload requirements
Learning & Skill Development
Learn warehouse processes, systems, and material-handling practices
Accept training, coaching, and feedback to build proficiency
Demonstrate reliability, punctuality, and a willingness to learn
Qualifications
Education & Experience
High school diploma or GED required
Previous warehouse, shipping, receiving, or material-handling experience preferred but not required
Typically 0-2 years of experience in logistics, warehouse, or operations environments
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Basic understanding of shipping and receiving processes
Ability to follow instructions and standard procedures
Attention to detail and accuracy
Basic computer or data-entry skills
Ability to lift, move, and handle materials safely
Dependable, team-oriented, and safety-focused
Effective communication and willingness to ask questions
Additional Job Details
Support & Production - S1
Organizational Impact
- Works to deliver on day-to-day objectives with minor impact on achievement results for the team
- Delivers job responsibilities following a defined standard output or set of procedures
- Work consists of tasks that are routine, or well defined, with specific instructions to achieve standardized solutions
- Work is closely supervised Communication & Influence
- Communicates with contacts typically within immediate job area on matters that involve obtaining or providing information requiring little explanation or interpretation Innovation & Complexity
- Responsible for checking data and information or troubleshooting when minor changes may be required based on review
- Daily challenges faced are routine and solutions clearly prescribed
- Follows a well-established and familiar set of activities and/or processes to derive a solution Leadership & Talent Management
- N/A - Jobs at this level are focused on self-development Knowledge & Experience
- Requires limited job knowledge of systems and procedures. Follows basic work routines and standards
- Does not require advanced education and requires little to no prior experience
Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at Nidec
Nidec is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, genetic information, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following website: http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf
Work Shift Schedule
First Shift (United States of America)No Soliciting
Nidec will not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies in response to Nidec job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. Pre-approval from the Nidec Talent Acquisition team is required before any external candidate can be submitted and such candidate must be submitted to the Nidec Talent Acquisition team.