Shipping Clerk

IPEX is one of the North American leading providers of advanced plastic piping systems. Our mission is to shape a better tomorrow by connecting people with water and energy.

We currently have an exciting opportunity as a Shipping Clerk. This role is based at our plant in Lynchburg, Virginia and reports to the Production Manager.

Do not miss the opportunity to join a diverse group of people-centric professionals, thought leaders and rapid thinkers, entrepreneurs in spirit and status quo-fighters!

Job Summary

We are looking for a dependable and detail-oriented Shipping & Receiving Clerk to join our operations team. In this role, you will be responsible for the accurate receipt, storage, movement, and shipment of materials and finished goods. You will play a key role in maintaining inventory accuracy, supporting customer satisfaction, and ensuring the smooth flow of products throughout the warehouse.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, takes pride in accuracy, and values teamwork and safety.

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Pay Rate: $21.71 per hour

Principal Responsibilities

• Successfully complete forklift certification and safely operate powered industrial equipment, including forklifts, reach trucks, and order selectors
• Pick and prepare sales orders, work orders, and transfer orders accurately and efficiently
• Utilize RF scanners and warehouse management systems to process inventory transactions and transfers
• Receive, inspect, and verify incoming shipments against purchase orders and packing slips
• Identify and report shipment discrepancies, shortages, damages, or quality concerns
• Unload, label, organize, and store incoming materials in designated warehouse locations
• Distribute received materials to appropriate departments or storage areas
• Prepare, validate, pack, and stage customer orders for shipment, including UPS and LTL freight shipments
• Assist with loading outbound shipments and ensuring orders are shipped accurately and on time
• Maintain inventory accuracy through proper material handling and transaction processing
• Support cycle counts and participate in annual physical inventory activities
• Follow all company policies, procedures, and safety standards
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and process enhancements

Qualifications & Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalency
• 1-3 years experience of shipping and receiving experience in a warehousing or manufacturing environment using RF gun and warehouse systems
• 1 year of experience operating powered industrial trucks, including forklift and reach trucks
• Ability to read and interpret safety procedures, operating instructions, and work orders
• Basic mathematical skills, including working with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and time management skills
• Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a team environment
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced setting with changing priorities

Working Conditions:

• May be exposed to a moderate level of hazards in the work environment, such as chemicals, commercial products, exposure to potential toxins, moving machinery, repetitive motion, excessive noise, powered industrial vehicle fork/reach/ bucket lift/other.
• May on occasion be exposed to loud sounds and distracting noise levels.
• May be required to perform a moderate level of specific tasks such as lifting up to 70 lbs, frequent changes in body movements, and working at heights of up to 20 feet.
• May experience progressive degrees of changing factors in the work process (changing work priorities, deadlines, accuracy, quotas, conflicting demands)
• Required to spend the majority of their shift bending, stretching, walking, and standing.

IPEX is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and, upon request, will work with qualified job applicants to provide suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant’s accessibility needs due to disability. Accommodation requests are available to candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process for IPEX jobs. To request an accommodation, please contact HR at [email protected]