Shipping Clerk, Intermediate (Shipping)

Overview

Are you someone who thrives on variety, enjoys learning new things, and loves being part of a team that's building something great? If you answered yes, Whip Mix Corporation is the place for you. We are a fourth-generation, family-owned business with over 105 years of experience in dental manufacturing. We’re not just filling jobs—we’re growing and looking for additional team members who embrace our value of versatility and who aren’t afraid to roll up their sleeves to take on different roles as we expand. Whether it's assisting in our chemical department (pack line and blending), working in our assembly department, supporting logistics or helping with special projects, you’ll be a key part of our day-to-day success.

What You’ll Be Doing (depending on the day!):

Assist in manufacturing and assembly of dental products

Support shipping, receiving, and inventory management

Collaborate with a close-knit team that values initiative and flexibility

What We’re Looking For:

A positive attitude and a willingness to learn

Strong work ethic and a team-first mindset

Comfort working in a dynamic, evolving environment

Previous experience in manufacturing or distribution preferred

Why Work With Us?

Every day brings something new

Opportunities for growth and cross-training

Supportive, hands-on leadership

A company culture that values versatility and people who thrive in a team environment

What Else Do We Provide?

Benefits: Company sponsored health and vision insurance

Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Paid Wellness Day

Company Paid: Dental Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance

Company match 401k

Cross Training

Working Conditions

Fast-paced, production/manufacturing environment

Daily exposure to dust, odor and potential dangers of tools and equipment in a typical machine shop/assembly production area

Prolonged standing and walking on hard surfaces

Frequent repetitive motions (e.g., bending, twisting, reaching)

May involve working at heights or in confined spaces

Safety glasses required to be worn at all times on production floor

Ability to wear a half-mask air purifying negative pressure respirator

Exposure to noise that may require hearing protection

Works with hazardous materials requiring mandatory safety protocols

Work is mainly in a non-climate-controlled warehouse setting (Some work may be in climate-controlled areas)

Ability to frequently lift 50 lbs. alone and up to 100 lbs. with assistance

Potential for electrical shock while testing equipment during the assembly process

Exposure to noise that may require hearing protection

A reasonable accommodation may be requested to enable individual to perform an essential function

Overtime may be required

Job Skills / Requirements

What You Need To Know:

You are applying for: Receiving / Stock Clerk

While the current primary job functions and responsibilities are outlined below, the successful candidate may be reassigned to other duties or departments within the company based on performance, business needs, and professional development opportunities.

Team members are expected to demonstrate flexibility and adaptability as workloads and operational priorities evolve.

Under limited supervision, prepares customer orders for will call, small package and domestic freight for shipping by various modes. This includes gathering, palletizing/boxing, wrapping, labeling, completing documentation, performing all ERP transactions and loading shipments.

Job Functions and Responsibilities

1.Utilizing the ERP system to accurately gather, palletize/box and wrap customer orders by picking inventory from stock following first in first out (FIFO) principle according to reports and sales order pick list. Must accurately verify correct counts, batch/serial numbers, pick locations, and labels. Performs all necessary ERP transactions pertaining to orders, inventory accuracy and inventory control. (Essential) 55%

2.Assists with daily operation of departmental tasks or scheduled shipping activities related to small package, LTL, truck load and container shipments. (Essential) 10%

3. Communicate with Supervisor and Lead person regarding shipping schedule, area assignment, and stock variances. Call in Freight trucks daily for pickups. (Essential) 10%

4. Assists with replenishment of finished goods stock, rotating stock, cycle counting, ensures proper storage of finished goods and replenishment of shipping stock supplies. (Essential) 5%

5. Operates forklift/electric hand truck, dolly or related equipment to load orders onto skids and onto transport. (Essential) 10%

6. Follow all ISO 13485 SOP and work instructions guidelines. Learn and follow all current FDA required good manufacturing practices to consistently meet applicable requirements and specifications. (Essential) 10%

7. Performs other functions or duties as assigned. (Supplemental) 0%

Job Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, & Worker Characteristics

1. Ability to read, understand and follow written and verbal directions.

Must be able to read and accurately interpret sales orders.

Demonstrate thorough knowledge of customer order shipment procedure, loading techniques, pallet weight limits, safe stacking procedures, wrapping and labeling techniques, and HAZMAT/Dangerous goods requirements.

Must take responsibility for efficiently completing sales orders with little or no supervisory prompting.

Communication skills sufficient to relay and retrieve information related to order shipment to the supervisor or lead person and the various production departments.

Math skills sufficient to calculate weight and cubic dimensions of drums, cartons, skids and entire orders.

Knowledge of will call policy and procedure.

Knowledge of the various products produced by Whip Mix and which departments produce them.

Ability to operate material handling equipment (forklift/electric hand truck certification required).Must successfully complete forklift training and attain forklift license within 60 days of hire.

Ability to hear warning signals from forklift traffic.

Ability to repetitively stoop, reach, twist and bend to prepare orders for shipment. Lift, stack and carry up to 55 pound boxes of product on a frequent basis and up to 100 pounds occasionally using proper lifting techniques.

Ability to reach product at height of up to seven (7) feet.

Requires constant standing and walking.

Education Requirements (All)

HS Diploma or GED

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