Shipping and Receiving Clerk

1st shift, 8am/9am - 4pm/5pm Monday through Friday

About us:

Join our dynamic manufacturing team in Milwaukee, WI, where innovation and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything we do. We're committed to creating a world-class manufacturing environment, and we're looking for an enthusiastic, detail-oriented Shipping and Receiving Clerk to help us achieve that goal.

Essential Duties include the following:

Receiving Shipments:

• Inspect incoming shipments for damage or discrepancies.

• Verify the contents of shipments against purchase orders or packing lists.

• Record and report any damages, shortages, or incorrect items to supervisors.

• Unload goods from trucks and ensure proper storage in designated areas.
Shipping Orders:

• Prepare and package outgoing shipments according to customer specifications.

• Label packages with appropriate shipping information (e.g., addresses, tracking numbers).

• Coordinate with shipping carriers to ensure timely dispatch and delivery.

• Maintain shipping logs and ensure all shipping documents are properly completed.
Inventory Management:

• Maintain accurate inventory records using software or manual tracking systems.

• Ensure stock is organized and easily accessible for future orders.

• Monitor stock levels and report low inventory to supervisors or procurement team.
Quality Control:

• Ensure all items are in good condition and meet quality standards.

• Handle returns or defective products by processing returns and notifying appropriate departments.
Safety and Compliance:

• Follow all safety procedures when handling shipments, lifting items, and operating equipment.

• PPE as required

• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations for shipping and receiving.
Documentation and Reporting:

• Prepare and maintain shipping/receiving records, such as packing slips, bills of lading, and inventory logs.

• Communicate with vendors, customers, or other departments regarding shipment status, delays, or issues.
General Warehouse Duties:

• Keep work areas clean and organized.

• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, or other warehouse equipment (if certified).

• Assist in stocktaking and physical inventories.

Education/Skills Required:

• Must be 18 years of age

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Previous experience in shipping and receiving, warehousing, or inventory management is preferred.

• Knowledge of basic computer programs (e.g., Microsoft Office, warehouse management software).

• Ability to operate warehouse machinery (e.g., forklifts, pallet jacks) and maintain certification if required.

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Good communication skills to interact with vendors, team members, and supervisors.

• Physical ability to lift, carry, and move products, sometimes weighing up to 50 lbs.

Ritus Corporation is part of a manufacturing group with five facilities throughout Wisconsin and Illinois. We've specialized in the design and manufacture of custom-molded products, including wiring grommets, ducts and hoses, seals, custom-molded rubber parts, and custom-molded plastics for over 50 years. Our customers come primarily from the automotive, industrial, marine, small engine / recreational vehicle markets and are associated with many brand name products you see and use today. Learn more by visiting

We offer a competitive wage, excellent benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401k with company match and vacation program. Ritus Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.

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