Shipping & Receiving Clerk

Who Is Prince?

Founded in 1959 by Ed Miller near Chicago, Prince Industries has grown from a one-man shop into a global manufacturing partner. With seven facilities across the U.S. and China, we serve industries from hydraulics to aerospace, handling everything from just-in-time components to high-volume assemblies.

At Prince, we don’t just make parts—we solve complex supply chain challenges. We are a strategic partner, focused on helping clients improve products, reduce costs, and simplify operations. Certified to ISO 9001:2015, ISO 13485, and AS9100 standards, we combine quality, innovation, and growth-minded thinking to deliver real value.

Job Summary

Verify and maintain records on outgoing shipments involving inventory. Duties include verifying and recording outgoing merchandise or material and arranging for the transportation of products. Will prepare items for shipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Understands and observes all necessary safety procedures: safety glasses, shoes, ear protection, machine interlocks, lifting guidelines, etc. as designated in specific work area assigned.
• Prepares orders (i.e., Pulling a sales order from the floor, wrapping the parts batch, packaging items) for shipment and completes required paperwork.
• Loads and unloads materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves by using the shipping and receiving equipment (i.e., forklift, cherry picker, electric or manual pallet jack) in a safe manner.
• Loads materials into vehicles and installs strapping, bracing, or padding to prevent shifting or damage in transit.
• Perform or assist with inventory cycle counting and investigate discrepancies if needed.
• Understands and follows shipping procedure as defined by the Prince Industries ISO certification requirements as it relates to position.
• Affixes shipping labels on packed cartons or glues shipping labels onto crates or containers.
• Organizes inventory when necessary.
• Operates shipping/receiving equipment such as scales, stretch wrap machine and uses pallet jack to move, convey, or hoist shipments from shipping to designated area or trucks for shipment.
• Assembles cardboard containers or selects pre-assembled containers.
• Completes necessary job-related paperwork to include labels and some tags, enters transactions into the inventory management system (i.e., Epicor.)
• May be required to use forklift and narrow aisle truck when instructed specifically by Department Supervisor.
• Frequently reviews all correspondence (i.e., Teams messages, and emails) and responds to all requests in a timely manner.
• Works effectively with all department personnel and co-workers in a harmonious and cooperative manner to meet the needs and goals established by the company. 
• Maintains good housekeeping in assigned work area.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned by supervisor; may include temporary department transfer to meet production needs.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Ability to recognize and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, inspection materials.  
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form with supervisor and all levels within the company as it relates to the job duties.
• Ability to comprehend and follow simple oral or written instructions.
• Knowledge of shipping and regulations desirable.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Basic computer skills, including experience with inventory management software (i.e., Epicor), Microsoft Office, and data entry. 
• Experience with FedEx and UPS. 
• Flexibility to work overtime and weekends as needed.
• Must be able to read, write and understand English.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Forklift experience preferred.
• Work-related experience in shipping environment preferred. 

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Regularly required to sit, stand, or walk the duration of shift, 8-10 hours. 
• Frequently required to talk or hear.
• Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, reach or bend.
• Manually lift, push or pull up to 40 pounds. 
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision in which 20/20 vision or corrected vision to 20/20 vision is required.
• Occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts.
• Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles resulting from metalworking coolants and oils.
• The noise level in the work environment is sometimes loud when working in the plant, in which hearing protection is required.

Benefits

• Paid vacation and holidays (9 per year)
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans
• Short and Long Term Disability Plans
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with strong employer match
• Company paid life insurance & AD&D
• 100% tuition reimbursement for job relation classes
• PPE reimbursement
• Your specific benefits package will depend on your position, location, and years of service with Prince

Due to ITAR regulations, only U.S. persons—defined as U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (Green Card holders), and U.S. nationals—are eligible for this position.

*We are an Equal Employment Opportunity ("EEO") Employer. Applicants can learn more about Prince's status as an equal opportunity employer by viewing the federal "EEO is the Law" poster ( https://www.eeoc.gov/employers )