Job Description
Job Summary
This position is the initial and primary point of contact for drivers arriving at the facility to pick up outbound loads or make deliveries. The Shipping and Receiving Specialist logs all drivers into the facility, directs them to the appropriate dock for loading/unloading, monitors all incoming and outgoing shipping activities, including paperwork, and records outgoing shipments and examines shipping notices, bills of lading, invoices, orders, and other records to determine shipping priorities, work assignments and shipping methods required to meet shipping schedules. The Standard hours of operation are Monday- Friday 40 hours a week with occasional overtime and weekend work, no travel is required for this position.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Verify and enter the pallets, charges, carrier, trailer numbers and appropriate BOL notes on the delivery or shipment.
Finalize all orders to prepare for billing: advise of flatbed freight cost; create BOL; prepare paperwork for physical pulling and loading of order.
Maintain inbound and outbound truck log daily.
Check in drivers and direct them to the appropriate loading/unloading location.
Prepare and distribute shipping paperwork to drivers.
Communicate with customers to confirm shipment of material.
Trace shipments as needed.
Provide up-to-date shipment information.
Secure proof of delivery if there is a dispute over shortage, damage, or delay.
Notify customer service of backorders or changes to shipments. Additions, changes, and deletions on allocated shipping orders to be performed routinely. Resolve any delivery issues.
Prepare shipping documents (shipping order, shipping labels, packing list and BOL) for distribution to loaders or shipping clerks.
Ensure all deliveries are posted daily in SAP.
Full understanding of the Loader position in case of need to cover.
Other duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Outstanding relationship skills and verbal/written communication skills are key to success in this position when dealing with salespeople, customer service, vendors, drivers, customers, and facility leadership.
Knowledge of warehouse layout, product codes, and lot numbers. Inventory knowledge. Understanding of production schedules.
Complete understanding of shipping orders.
Has the skill and ability to stay focused on priorities in an environment of constant interruptions.
Previous experience with ERP systems (such as SAP) is preferred.
Outstanding verbal, written, interpersonal, problem solving, phone, and time management skills.
Proficiency in Outlook, Excel, and Word.
Education and Experience:
Required:
High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
Minimum of two (2) years of experience working in a distribution or manufacturing shipping environment required.
Working Conditions:
Exposure to all weather conditions to include high heat, extreme colds, rain, snow, ice, and wind.
Fast pace congested material handling equipment traffic.
Potential for a drafty work area.
Pinch hazard from moving mechanical parts on forklift, truck doors, etc.
1st Shift
Physical Requirements:
OCCASIONALLY
FREQUENTLY
CONTINUOUSLY
(0-30%)
(31-60%)
(61-100%)
LIFTING OR CARRYING
1-10 LBS
X
11-20 LBS
X
21-40 LBS
X
41-50 LBS
X
51 OR MORE LBS
X
PUSHING OR PULLING:
1-40 LBS
X
41-50 LBS
X
51 OR MORE LBS
X
BENDING OR STOOPING
X
REACHING ABOVE SHOULDER LEVEL
X
DRIVING AUTOMATIC EQUIP. VEHICLES
X
OPERATE MACHINERY OR POWER TOOLS
X
CLIMBING (LADDERS, STAIRS, ETC.)
X
WALKING
X
STANDING
X
SITTING
X
WORKING IN EXTREME TEMPERATURES
REPETATIVE MOTION INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: WRISTS, HANDS AND/OR FINGERS)
X
VISION
X
HEARING
X
DEXTERITY
X
HAND EYE COORDINATION
X
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Used:
Eye protection is required at all times on the production floor.
Safety toe shoes (steel/composite) on the production floor.
Other PPE as defined by management within assigned department.
At Carlisle Companies, Inc., we're dedicated to making your experience exceptional from the very start of your journey with us. We’re excited to share our commitment to transparency, including our Pay Transparency Notice, with all applicants for this position. As a company that values growth and development, we offer numerous career opportunities across various departments, ensuring you have the support and resources to advance your career.
Please take a moment to review the details below. If you have any questions, need more information, or want to explore potential career paths within Carlisle, we encourage you to bring them up during your discussions with our Talent Acquisition and Human Resources teams.
As a Shipping and Receiving Specialist, you will be entitled to the following:
An Hourly Rate of $23.55
Benefits Include:
Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage Beginning Day 1 of Employment
Health Savings Account
401k Contribution with Company Match
11 Company Paid Holidays Per Calendar Year
Vacation Days: The total number of days granted depends on your years of professional experience. The first year of employment is prorated based on the month of hire.
Confirm your allotment eligibility with Talent Acquisition or HR.
Sick Days: All Carlisle Employees are granted at least 5 sick days per calendar year.
Confirm with Talent Acquisition or HR the allotment or accrual based on your locality.
Two weeks Paid Parental Leave at 100% base compensation, upon approval.
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Benefits, 100% Employer Funded
Tuition Reimbursement is available after 6 months of full-time employment, covering up to 100% of tuition which includes 18 credit hours, the costs, and eligible associated fees per calendar year.
For a full view of our entire benefits package, please visit www.carlislebenefits.com
The anticipated closing date for receiving applications is January 1st, 2026.