We are seeking a dependable Temporary Shipping & Receiving Clerk to join our manufacturing team in Shelton, CT. This position will assist the Shipping & Receiving Manager with the daily administration and execution of shipping, receiving, and inventory activities. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and has experience in a fast-paced manufacturing or warehouse environment.
Responsibilities
Assist the Shipping & Receiving Manager with the administration of the department's daily activities.
Accurately enter shipping information into the ERP, WMS, or inventory management system.
Pick, pack, label, and prepare customer orders for shipment.
Coordinate shipments with carriers such as UPS, FedEx, DHL, and LTL freight providers.
Generate shipping documents, bills of lading, packing lists, and other required paperwork.
Receive incoming materials and verify shipments for accuracy.
Maintain inventory accuracy and assist with cycle counts as needed.
Ensure compliance with company safety policies and OSHA regulations.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
Collaborate with purchasing, production, customer service, and logistics teams to resolve shipping and inventory issues.
Assist with other warehouse and logistics duties as assigned.
Qualifications
1–3 years of shipping and receiving experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment preferred.
Experience using ERP, WMS, or inventory management systems.
Familiarity with UPS, FedEx, DHL, and LTL shipping processes.
Strong computer and data entry skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand throughout the workday.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Reliable attendance and strong work ethic.
Preferred Experience
Manufacturing or distribution environment.
ERP or warehouse management systems.
Shipping software such as UPS WorldShip or FedEx Ship Manager.
Inventory control and cycle counting.
Forklift experience (preferred but not required).
Bills of lading, packing lists, and shipping documentation.
Top Prospect Group founders and management team offer more than 75 years of combined experience in Information Technology, Creative & Marketing, and Finance & Accounting staffing and solutions. Our fundamental goal is to build successful relationships resulting in accurate job and prospect representations. We meet with those we work with face-to-face to garner a better understanding of candidate or client requirements. By leveraging our experience and market insight, we are able to provide a more consistent recruitment process. Motivated by a partnership philosophy, our staff possesses a deep understanding of how to forge mutually beneficial long-term relationships. We believe in what we do and continuously strive for excellence.
Skills
Administrative Managementunmatched
Cargo/Freightunmatched
Corporate Policiesunmatched
Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
Data Entryunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
Distribution Servicesunmatched
ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
Forkliftunmatched
Inventory Cycle Countsunmatched
Inventory Managementunmatched
Less Than Truckload (LTL)unmatched
Lift/Move 50 Poundsunmatched
Logisticsunmatched
Maintain Complianceunmatched
Manufacturingunmatched
OSHAunmatched
Order Picking/Packingunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
Regulationsunmatched
Safety Complianceunmatched
Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
Shipping/Receivingunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Warehousingunmatched
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