Shipping/Receiving Clerk

Company Description

What We Live By……

The McWane Way is a core philosophy outlined by the founder J.R. McWane in 1920.  Today It encompasses Teamwork, Excellence, Leadership, Environment, Communication, Accountability, Safety and Trust.  All team members at every level are expected to know and work by these principles, values, and behaviors.  Most importantly, every team member is expected to be able to answer this question, “What does this mean for me?”  This is the all-important question because behavior is the best evidence of a living principle.  Join the McWane team on the journey to The McWane Way.

Who We Are……

McWane Inc. has a newly created division, McWane Plant and Industrial (MPI). This new division, based in Birmingham, AL, combines all Plant and Industrial Products in a single customer-focused package. We offer comprehensive solutions through an experienced team of professionals specifically focused on these two special markets. Our Mission is to be the Plant and Industrial supplier who is “easiest to do business with”.  We will make it easier to engineer, specify, and order components for plants.  We will provide greater support for smoother delivery, cost-effective installation, and start-up. Most importantly, we will build strong relationships with design engineers, contractors, plant operations teams and project owners to ensure we are their first-choice supplier for both new construction and future upgrades.

Job Description

Position

Shipping and Receiving Clerk

Location

Calera, AL

Directly reports to

Materials Manager

MPI Calera is seeking a Shipping and Receiving Clerk. This role will assist with accurately and efficiently handling all incoming and outgoing materials, focusing on utilizing our MRP, D365.  This position ensures accurate inventory transactions, process incoming and outgoing orders, and supports timely delivery of goods while adhering to company safety and quality standards.

Scope of Responsibilities

• 1st Responsibility - Ensuring personal safety and the safety of your team members. 
• Assist supervisors and managers in maintaining a safe and healthy work environment. 
• Wear appropriate PPE, including fall protection, respiratory protection, hearing protection, foot, hand, head, and eye protection. 
• Assist in preparing shipping documents, including packing slips and shipping labels, using the MRP system.
• Learn to coordinate with carriers for pickups and deliveries.
• Help package and label products for shipment according to company specifications.
• Assist in verifying the accuracy of outgoing shipments.
• Learn to process shipping transactions in the MRP system with guidance.
• Help maintain organized shipping records.
• Follow all shipping safety procedures.
• Solve problems and adjust forms and documents as needed due to last-minute load changes. Attention to detail is required, especially during data entry, to ensure line items are correctly placed in the software system. Use the system to locate, print, sort, and distribute picking lists to product assemblers.
• Coordinate with carriers, suppliers, and internal departments regarding shipment status and delivery schedules.
• Investigate and resolve receiving discrepancies, damaged shipments, and inventory variances.
• Prepare, create, and distribute paperwork related to shipping products, including picking lists, packing slips, and Bills of Lading.
• Communicate via radio with truck drivers, supervisors, and team members throughout the day to facilitate smooth operations.
• Assist in receiving and inspecting incoming materials and verifying quantities and condition.
• Help unload and unpack deliveries.
• Learn to process receiving transactions in the MRP system with guidance.
• Assist in accurately recording and tracking incoming materials.
• Report any damaged or incorrect shipments to supervisors.
• Help maintain a clean and organized receiving area.
• Assist in routing received materials to appropriate locations.

Position Requirements

• Standing, walking, stooping, balancing, kneeling, reaching, and sitting are some of the physical requirements.
• Must be able to meet and adhere to physical requirements as well as wearing the appropriate PPE (steel toed boots, safety glasses, hearing protection and mask).
• Will be required to work in the following conditions: heat, cold, noise, and vibration.
• Must be able to work in dust and fumes.
• Must have the ability to operate forklift or overhead crane.
• Possible overtime and extended hours depending on customer and company demands.
• Must be able to work outside in all types of weather conditions and tolerate being exposed to loud noises.
• Must have some knowledge of industrial tools, their uses, and maintenance.

Additional information

Excellent benefits include 9 paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays, 3 weeks PTO, a 401k plan and company health insurance plans, Education Assistance, a Wellness Program, and an Employee Assistance Program.
 

Qualifications

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 5+ years of shipping, receiving, warehouse, or distribution experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Demonstrated experience processing inventory transactions in ERP systems such as D365, SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms.
• Strong computer proficiency and transactional accuracy.
• Experience with freight coordination, receiving documentation, inventory control, and warehouse operations.
• A proven record of attention to detail, process discipline, and cross-functional communication.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn.
• Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team.
• Good communication skills with positive attitude.

Additional Information

Excellent benefits include 9 paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays, 3 weeks PTO, 401k, and company health insurance plans, Education Assistance, a Wellness Program, and an Employee Assistance Program.
 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.  Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities.  To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. McWane Plant & Industrial is an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. It is the Company's policy to provide equal opportunity for all qualified persons and to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, or any other legally protected status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and reserve the right to perform substance abuse testing as needed.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
McWane is a Federal VEVRAA contractor, and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices. McWane will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or service member status, marital status, citizenship status (In IL - sex, including same sex, ancestry, order of protection status, physical or mental disability, military status, pregnancy, unfavorable discharge status, genetic information), (In IA - gender identity), (In CA- gender identity or expression, and genetic information) or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.