Warehouse Shipping Receiving Clerk

Continental Engineering & Manufacturing (CEM) is a family-owned manufacturing company based in Chaska and Frazee, Minnesota. Since 1983, CEM has specialized in precision machining, welding, and assembly, serving customers across North America and beyond. With over 40 years of stability and a strong commitment to quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement, CEM offers a supportive work environment where employees are valued and given opportunities to grow.

Job Purpose

The Shipping & Receiving Clerk is responsible for accurately receiving, handling, and shipping materials and products in a timely manner. This role plays a critical part in maintaining inventory accuracy, ensuring proper documentation, and supporting production schedules while following all company procedures and safety standards.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Receive incoming materials and verify quantities, part numbers, and condition against purchase orders and packing slips
• Ensure all received materials have proper paperwork before being moved or processed
• Immediately report missing, incorrect, or damaged materials to Scheduling and management
• Pull, package, and prepare outgoing shipments according to shipping schedules and customer requirements
• Verify outgoing shipments for accuracy, quantity, labeling, and documentation
• Record inventory transactions accurately and timely to maintain accurate inventory levels
• Follow FIFO inventory practice
• Assist with scheduled physical inventory counts and audits
• Maintain organization, cleanliness, and safety in shipping and receiving areas
• Operate material handling equipment such as pallet jacks, forklifts, overhead cranes, and packaging tools (with proper training and certification)
• Communicate inventory, shipment, and paperwork issues clearly and professionally via email and approved communication channels
• Follow all CEM policies, procedures, and safety requirements
• Perform other duties as assigned by management

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Basic math skills, including counting and quantity verification
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to communicate professionally with internal teams and external drivers/vendors
• Basic computer skills, including email and shipping carrier software
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, time-sensitive manufacturing environment
• High level of dependability and attendance reliability

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in shipping, receiving, warehouse, or manufacturing operations
• Experience operating forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment
• Familiarity with inventory systems or ERP software
• Experience following standardized work instructions or routers

Work Schedule

Hours: 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM

Days: Monday through Friday

Overtime may be required based on workload and business needs

What We Offer

• Set weekday schedule – no weekends
• Air-conditioned shop
• $500 deductible medical insurance, 100% paid by CEM
• Dental & vision insurance
• Generous paid time off starting from day 1
• Paid holidays from day 1
• Annual bonuses
• 401(k) with 4% company match
• Quarterly team luncheons and holiday parties
• Stable, family-owned company with 42 years of zero layoffs

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibility.

Work Environment

This position works primarily indoors in a manufacturing and warehouse environment. The employee is exposed to material handling equipment, forklifts, and heavy materials. Adherence to safety procedures and the use of appropriate personal protective equipment is required.

Physical Requirements

The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, including close and distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and focus. The position requires standing, walking, reaching, bending, twisting, grasping, and lifting. The employee may be required to lift and carry up to 50 lbs and operate material handling equipment such as pallet jacks, forklifts, and overhead cranes.

Continental Engineering and Manufacturing (CEM) is a family-owned manufacturing company based in Chaska and Frazee, Minnesota. Since 1983, we've been at the forefront of precision machining, welding, and assembly, which has complemented our original focus on drive shaft components and assemblies. We serve a diverse clientele across North America and beyond, offering CNC horizontal and vertical milling, CNC horizontal and vertical turning (with robotic loading), broaching, hobbing, balancing, painting, welding, assembly, inspection, and stocking programs all supported by continuous investments in upgrading equipment and cutting-edge technology.
At Continental, we foster a strong, positive culture that values teamwork, collaboration, respect, and the growth of every individual. With an impressive 42-year history of stability and a proud record of never having a single layoff, we provide our employees with a secure and supportive environment. We invest in our team’s future by offering training programs that empower our members to enhance their skills and advance their careers.
We are ISO 9001-2015 certified and committed to delivering cost-efficient, reliable products while building lasting relationships with customers, vendors, employees, and the community. Our air-conditioned shop, generous benefits, and strong emphasis on work-life balance make us a top choice for manufacturing professionals.