Shipping & Receiving Clerk - 1st Shift
Company description:
MGL Group is a global holding entity for several widely recognized brands of testing and measurement products for the electrical and automotive industry. As a holding company for companies around the world, including brands such as Power Probe, C-Logic and KPS, we design, manufacture, and sell instruments used for testing and measurement of electricity - tools used by your local auto mechanic, electrician, or HVAC repair technician. Among MGL Group’s brands is Power Probe, a well-known American brand that in 2022 moved its U.S. operations from Los Angeles to Charlotte. Power Probe started in California in 1992 and was later incorporated into MGL Group. This transaction gave Power Probe the resources to start doing business internationally in countries such as Mexico, Latin America, Spain, the UK, France, Germany, Australia, and Japan.
Job description
The Shipping/Receiving Clerk will manage shipping and receiving for the Distribution Center.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Receives goods and verifies the quality and count of all items unloaded from trucks and trailers; checks against suppliers’ count and immediately reports discrepancies to carriers, supervisor, and purchasing officer per company policy.
- Prepares orders for shipping by picking, packing, and processing shipments.
- Verifies and records all items loaded for shipments.
- Carefully and accurately maintains shipping records for requested categories including goods returned, dunnage, and returnable pallets.
- Maintains database of shipment data to ensure that customer orders are updated and that appropriate billing documents are provided to accounting or other associated departments as required.
- Notifies supervisor of major discrepancies, over-shipments, or substitutions.
- Prepares bills of lading and packing lists for shipments.
- Completes information on damage claims for in-transit damage.
- Transports materials on shipping dock with a hand truck or other vehicle as needed.
- Loads trucks using a forklift.
- Maintain and perform accurate inventory counts
- Performs other clerical duties.
- Performs other duties as required.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
· None.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Ability to accurately sort, count, and verify items received.
- Basic understanding of railway, dock, and warehouse procedures.
- Ability to read and understand specific shipping instructions
- Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and/or inventory software to maintain records, input data, and create reports; experience with SAP a plus.
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or GED required.
- 1 year shipping and/or receiving experience in a warehouse/distribution center.
- State motor vehicle operator’s permit for operation of forklift highly preferred.
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to traverse distribution warehouse and access a variety of storage spaces and shelving units by stretching, squatting, and reaching.
- Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds at a time.
- Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions and temperatures in the warehouse and on the loading dock.
· This role is based in Charlotte, NC, and requires daily office visits. It is not a remote position.
Job Details:
· Hours are 7:00am to 3:30pm Monday through Friday.
Benefits Offered
· Twelve (12) Paid Holidays + Birthday Holiday
· Generous PTO program
· Group medical, dental and vision plans, Health Savings Account and/or Health Care Flex Spending account (based on which medical plan you choose)
· Company-paid group life insurance and AD&D plan
· Voluntary group life insurance and AD&D plan
· Voluntary short and long-term disability plans
· Voluntary Critical Illness and Accident plans
· 401(k) retirement savings plan with Company matching contributions
Local candidates preferred – Relocation assistance is not available for this role
Visa sponsorship is not available for this role
Equal Opportunity Employer
Pay: starting at $18.00+ per hour depending upon experience
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $18.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Warehouse distribution: 1 year (Required)
- Shipping & receiving: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Forklift Certification (Preferred)
Shift availability:
Ability to Relocate:
- Charlotte, NC 28216: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person