Keep Freight Moving: Shipping & Receiving Clerk (LTL Shipper) Wanted!
Are you a detail-oriented warehouse professional with hands-on forklift experience and a solid background handling LTL freight, ERP systems, and logistics documentation? American Workforce Group has partnered with a premier manufacturer and distributor of traffic safety products, highway signs, and infrastructure materials in Pierce County, WA to hire a full-time Shipping & Receiving Clerk (LTL Shipper). In this high-responsibility role, you will prepare and package custom industrial orders, coordinate LTL and flatbed freight logistics, manage incoming supply shipments, and serve as a crucial backup to the Shipping Lead. If you bring strong computer literacy, forklift expertise, and a zero-defect quality mindset to every shift, we want you on the warehouse floor!
Description for Shipping & Receiving Clerk:
- Prepare, package, band, and stage LTL freight, flatbed cargo, pipes, anchors, traffic signage, and custom orders for nationwide and international distribution across the U.S. and Canada.
- Generate packing slips, process shipping documentation, and schedule LTL carrier pickups using internal computer logistics systems and ERP software.
- Safely operate forklifts to load and unload LTL trailers, flatbed trucks, and incoming freight deliveries efficiently.
- Conduct meticulous quality control inspections on all outgoing shipments to verify piece counts, specs, and packaging integrity prior to dispatch.
- Receive and verify incoming deliveries of raw manufacturing materials, sign for freight, and maintain structured digital receiving logs.
- Execute quarterly inventory counts, assist will-call customers professionally, keep shipping bays secure and orderly, and serve as backup leadership for the Shipping Lead as needed.
Details for Shipping & Receiving Clerk:
- Pay Rate: $19.00 – $20.50 / hour (Scaling cleanly based on Depth of Experience / DOE).
- Schedule: Monday – Friday | Full-Time Day Shift (Exact shift start and end hours to be determined upon hire).
- Location: Pierce County, WA facility.
- Position Type: Full-Time, Temp-to-Hire path featuring long-term career stability.
Requirements for Shipping & Receiving Clerk:
- STRICT REQUIREMENT: Verifiable sit-down/stand-up Forklift operating experience is strictly REQUIRED.
- STRICT REQUIREMENT: Functional computer proficiency using ERP systems and shipping software to process bills of lading and packing slips.
- Prior professional experience in shipping, receiving, warehouse logistics, or LTL freight coordination required.
- Physical capability to handle heavy industrial materials, perform active loading/unloading tasks, and stand for extended periods in a fast-paced environment.
- Exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and a commitment to quality control.
- Dependable work ethic with the proven ability to work independently and communicate effectively across departments.
Benefits After Rollover:
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance structures.
- Washington State Paid Sick Leave tracking.
- Consistent weekday schedule with weekends completely off.
- AWG SERVICES ARE ALWAYS 100% FREE TO JOB SEEKERS!
To apply:
Email your logistics resume directly:
piercejobs@americanworkforcegroup.com
Call our recruiting office today: (253) 650-8800
Office Hours: Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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