Shipping & Receiving Clerk

Position Overview: Custom Manufacturing & Engineering, Inc. (CME) is seeking a detail-oriented Shipping & Receiving Warehouse Clerk to manage the flow of thousands of parts and materials. Responsibilities include receiving and accounting for inbound deliveries, performing kitting tasks, and ensuring timely, accurate shipments. Candidates must have strong organizational skills, be able to follow directions, work well with repetitive tasks, and be available every other Friday as needed.

Essential Functions:

• Inspect contents and compare with records to verify accuracy of incoming or outgoing shipments.
• Prepare documents such as work orders, bills of lading, and shipping orders to route materials.
• Record shipment data, including weight, charges, space availability, damages, and discrepancies for reporting, accounting, and recordkeeping purposes.
• Contact carrier representatives and issue instructions for shipping and delivery of materials.
• Pack, seal, label, and affix postage to prepare materials for shipping using hand tools, power tools, and postage meters.
• Work with shipping representatives to resolve issues such as damages, shortages, and nonconformance to specifications.
• Requisition and store shipping materials and supplies to maintain stock inventory.
• Transfer received materials to quality inspection or warehouse, ensuring accurate inventory control and stocking of all parts.
• Administer material transfer activities between the warehouse and shop floor.
• Perform kitting of components for production or shipment, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and proper labeling of each kit.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in compliance with company procedures.

Experience & Skills:

• At least two (2) years of experience preferred in a shipping and receiving department, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Comfortable performing repetitive tasks and following standardized processes.
• Ability to follow both written and verbal instructions.
• Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures, including word processing, file management, and recordkeeping.
• Familiarity with warehouse processes and shipping/receiving best practices.
• Understanding of transportation methods (air, rail, sea, road) and their associated costs and benefits.
• Experience with warehouse ERP software (e.g., Deltek Costpoint) preferred.
• Effective communication skills across all levels of the organization.
• Ability to identify and resolve process issues or escalate with recommendations.
• Capable of prioritizing and responding with urgency to shipping and receiving needs.
• Forklift driver certification is a plus.
• Knowledge of DCMA procedures is helpful.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Ability to routinely lift items weighing between 30-50 pounds
• Primarily office/warehouse-based.
• Travel (0%-5%) may be required.

Minimum Required Education:

• High School diploma or AA/AS degree (trade or tech school) from an Accredited College/University

Other Requirements:

• Positions with CME require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants must be "U.S. Persons" as defined in these regulations.
• In compliance with U.S. federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States. CME cannot accept any person who does not meet employment eligibility requirements, E-Verify verification, and/or is in the U.S. under a student (F1 and/or OPT, J1, or M1) or temporary work visa.
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About CME:

Custom Manufacturing & Engineering, Inc. (CME) is a 27-year-old award-winning Tampa Bay small business that designs and manufactures custom-engineered and build-to-print/spec products and systems.

Our team collaborates with aerospace/defense and industrial customers to produce cables & wire harnesses, power supplies & distribution equipment, and special test equipment. CME's products are utilized by the US military and various industries worldwide.

CME operates on the EOS System, focusing on a Culture of Accountability through our 5 Core Values: Resolves Problems, Professionalism, Challenges Themselves, Delivers, and Serves Customers - Protects CME.

To learn more about our company culture, please visit: CME Careers - Culture of Accountability and click on the "Culture of Accountability" tab.

Equal Opportunity Employment:

CME is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or other protected classifications.

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