Operations Clerk - Shipping/Receiving
Patton, LLCFull Timejunior
Gaithersburg, Maryland, USPosted April 22, 2026
Job Description
Description
Position Summary:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Shipping and Receiving Clerk to support our fast-paced electronics manufacturing operations. This role is essential to ensuring the accurate handling, packaging, and movement of sensitive electronic components and finished goods. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in logistics, particularly with FEDEX and UPS systems, and a solid understanding of inventory control in a manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
Shipping & Logistics:
- Package and ship domestic and international orders, ensuring proper handling of electrostatic-sensitive devices (ESD).
- Perform dimensional and weight analysis; provide rate quotes to the sales team.
- Process shipments using automated carrier systems (FEDEX, UPS, DHL).
- Coordinate with freight forwarders and logistics partners for timely pickups.
- Resolve export documentation issues in collaboration with sales, customers, and carriers.
- Audit outgoing kits and assemblies for accuracy and completeness before shipment.
Receiving & Inventory Management
- Receive incoming materials from suppliers and internal manufacturing departments.
- Accurately log and label components, ensuring traceability and compliance with quality standards.
- Retrieve materials per work orders and deliver kits to the production floor.
- Identify and report material shortages or discrepancies.
- Replenish floor stock and maintain optimal inventory levels.
- Conduct cycle counts, reconcile variances, and perform inventory adjustments.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and ESD-compliant stockroom environment.
Internal & Customer Support
- Fulfill internal stock requisitions and support production and engineering teams.
- Provide timely updates on shipment status and inventory availability.
- Assist with other operational support tasks as needed.
Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years of experience in shipping/receiving, preferably in electronics or high-tech manufacturing.
- Proficiency with FEDEX, UPS, and DHL shipping systems.
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Basic computer skills (e.g., data entry, inventory systems, shipping software).
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to lift up to 30 lbs to shoulder height.
- Familiarity with ESD handling procedures and inventory control systems is a plus.
Additional Requirements
- Must follow all company policies and procedures, including safety and quality standards.
- Flexibility to support various tasks within the shipping, receiving, and warehousing functions.
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