Job Title: Shipping/Receiving Clerk
Location:
WARSAW, IN, US, 46580
Business Unit:
Paragon Medical Orthopedics
Posting Date:
Jun 30, 2025
Job Description:
The Shipping and Receiving Clerk will complete all necessary documentation for shipping products for the respective division.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Responsible for all pick-ups needed by outside carriers (UPS, Fed-Ex, and trucks).
- Schedule company truck for drop-off of finished goods, including all off-shifts or weekends.
- Responsible for the timely and accurate completion and distribution of all required shipping documentation including all shippers, certifications, labels, inserts, lot numbers, and logs.
- Verify that all configuration documentation (set drawings, packaging instructions, etc.) is correct and at the most current revision level.
- Responsible for completion of all work cell documentation, such as Visual travelers, inspection reports, scrap tickets, and all finished goods going to inventory.
- Comply with ISO policies and procedures.
- Must be able to create advanced shipping notifications for applicable clients.
- Assist production in all areas and assist other management personnel as needed.
- May be required to make or arrange deliveries in the company truck during off hours.
- Once employee demonstrates competency in position, he/she may be required to train others in similar roles.
- May assist cell lead with the following duties:
- Follow the production schedule to drive schedule completion and maximize efficiencies.
- Know which team member will be running which parts/machines or equipment during their shift. Make sure team members are familiar with any problem areas.
- Inspecting parts and paperwork in a timely manner before moving order. Visual inspection of some parts in the order. Correct part counts. Paperwork completed correctly.
- Identify non-conforming parts and initiate QHF process, if required.
- Update cell boards/metrics and present cell data during management walks, as required.
- Assist/lead daily meeting covering Safety, Quality or shift issues.
- Keep production/machines running. Assist with or find a resource to ensure proactive communication to reduce machine wait time:
- For machine set ups.
- For team members when they have production issues/problems.
- When a machine goes down to get it back up and running as soon as possible.
- Provide on-the-job training, knowing the skills of team members and provide training to enhance their skills and ensure documentation is completed.
- Process improvements/6S.
- Give feedback to programmers on program changes, if applicable.
- Identify process improvements and insure they are implemented with communication to the Cell Leader, ME, QE or Programmer.
- Perform 6S audits, work with 6S team.
- Communication with other set-up employees.
- Identify any items needed for production and ensure they are available. For example, gages, fixtures, and special tooling.
- Provide input regarding annual reviews and promotions of team members to Cell Lead and Production Manager.
- Set the example for team members to follow in all areas of personal performance, behavior and adherence to policies and procedures.
EDUCATION:
- High School Diploma or GED
EXPERIENCE:
- 3-6 years
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
- Must be able to work with minimal supervision, handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment, and prioritize accordingly.
- Computer skills and ability to read and understand blueprints preferred.
- Must be able to stand for at least two hours at a time and lift up to 100 pounds with assistance while bending and stooping.
- Flexibility to work modified hours, overtime and weekends, as needed.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Work performed in a production environment.
- Exposure to elements such as odor, noise, dust, heat, cold, chemical and other elements.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Employee Type:
Hourly
Salary Minimum:
$35,000
Salary Maximum:
$40,000
Incentive:
No
Nearest Major Market: Warsaw
Nearest Secondary Market: South Bend