Shipping & Receiving Clerk | Warehouse Associate | Forklift Operator

Location: Avtec Finishing – New Hope, Minnesota
Shift: Day Shift | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Mon-Thur & 7:30 am - 3:30 pm Fri
Pay: Starting at $26.00/hour
Signing Bonus: $1,500 (New hires only. Current employees are not eligible.)

Employment/Staffing Agencies: Please do not contact us regarding this position. We hire directly.

Keep Manufacturing Moving

Every part that enters or leaves our facility passes through Shipping & Receiving.

As a Shipping & Receiving Clerk at Avtec Finishing, you'll help keep materials, customer orders, and finished products moving accurately and efficiently through our manufacturing operation.

Our work supports the medical, aerospace, defense, and industrial manufacturing industries, where shipping accuracy, organization, inventory control, and on-time delivery matter.

This is a hands-on position for someone who enjoys staying organized, operating forklifts and material handling equipment, working independently, and taking ownership of getting shipments right.

If you're looking for a stable manufacturing career where your work directly supports production and our customers, we'd like to hear from you.

Before You Apply

This position may be a good fit if:

• You enjoy staying organized and managing multiple priorities.
• You have dependable attendance and understand that manufacturing depends on employees arriving every day and on time.
• You're comfortable working in a fast-paced warehouse and manufacturing environment.
• You pay close attention to details and understand that shipping and receiving errors can affect production and customers.
• You can safely operate material handling equipment or are willing to become certified.
• You're comfortable working throughout warehouse and production areas.
• You understand that, due to customer and security requirements, personal mobile devices are secured during working hours and may only be accessed during scheduled breaks in designated areas.
• You are available for an in-person interview in Minnesota. We do not conduct virtual interviews. If you currently live outside Minnesota, please apply only if you have definite relocation plans. You'll have an opportunity to explain those plans in the application questions.

Position Summary

The Shipping & Receiving Clerk is responsible for receiving incoming customer and vendor shipments, preparing outgoing customer orders, maintaining accurate shipping and inventory records, and supporting production by ensuring materials and finished products move efficiently throughout the facility.

You'll work closely with production and other departments to make sure incoming materials get where they need to go and completed customer orders are packaged, documented, and shipped accurately and on time.

Success in this position requires accuracy, organization, urgency, dependable attendance, and strong internal and external customer service.

Essential Responsibilities

• Receive and process incoming customer and vendor shipments.
• Verify incoming materials against purchase orders, packing slips, and shipping documentation.
• Stage incoming customer work and materials for production.
• Deliver scheduled work and materials to production departments.
• Retrieve completed work from production and prepare it for shipment.
• Package finished products carefully and accurately.
• Prepare shipping documentation, certifications, labels, packing lists, and related paperwork.
• Coordinate UPS, LTL, and other carrier shipments.
• Load and unload trucks using forklifts and other material handling equipment.
• Maintain accurate shipping, receiving, and inventory records.
• Help ensure products and materials are properly identified, stored, and secured throughout the warehouse.
• Communicate shipping or receiving issues promptly to the appropriate team members.
• Maintain an organized and safe work area.
• Follow company safety, quality, security, and operating procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What Makes Someone Successful Here

Our strongest Shipping & Receiving employees are people others can count on. They take ownership of their work, stay organized when priorities change, and understand that accuracy matters at every step.

Successful employees typically:

• Stay organized while handling multiple priorities.
• Work with a sense of urgency without sacrificing accuracy.
• Double-check their work before shipments leave the facility.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with coworkers, customers, vendors, and carriers.
• Work independently without needing constant supervision.
• Learn warehouse and manufacturing procedures quickly.
• Follow written work instructions and documentation requirements carefully.
• Work safely around forklifts, trucks, materials, and production equipment.
• Take pride in keeping their work area organized.
• Maintain dependable and punctual attendance.

Qualifications

Required

• Ability to organize work and manage multiple priorities.
• Basic computer and keyboarding skills.
• Ability to complete shipping, receiving, and inventory documentation accurately.
• Legible handwriting.
• Ability to read an analog clock and tape measure.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English as required to follow work instructions, safety requirements, and job-related documentation.
• Dependable and punctual attendance.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability and willingness to safely operate forklifts and other material handling equipment after required training.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or otherwise authorized to work in the United States, as required for certain customer and government-related work.

Preferred

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Previous shipping, receiving, warehouse, inventory, logistics, or manufacturing experience.
• Previous forklift experience or certification.
• Experience with shipping software, ERP/MRP systems, or inventory management systems.
• Experience working in a manufacturing or industrial warehouse environment.

Benefits Offered

Medical & Insurance

• Two medical plan options, including one with a $0/week employee-only premium
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Pet Insurance
• Employer-paid NICE Healthcare & Virtual Care

Financial Benefits

• Quarterly Profit Sharing
• Attendance Rewards
• 401(k) with Company Contribution
• Employee Referral Bonus Program

Paid Time Off

• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Minnesota Earned Sick & Safe Time (ESST)
• Paid Work Anniversary Day

Additional Benefits

• Company Uniforms
• Safety Boot Program
• Prescription Safety Glasses
• Legal Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• Ongoing Training
• Career Advancement Opportunities

Why Join Avtec Finishing?

Most people haven't heard of the metal finishing industry before joining us—and that's okay. We'll teach you what you need to know about our processes and operation.

What matters is bringing a strong work ethic, dependable attendance, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn.

Our work supports customers in medical, aerospace, defense, and industrial manufacturing, and Shipping & Receiving plays an important role in keeping that work moving.

This isn't simply a job moving boxes. You'll help make sure customer materials are accounted for, production has the work it needs, completed orders are packaged correctly, and shipments leave our facility accurately and on time.

We're interested in people who want more than their next short-term job. If you're looking to build a long-term career in manufacturing, there are opportunities to learn our business and grow into areas such as Inventory Control, Purchasing, Planning, Production, Supervision, and Operations.

Application & Interview Process

• Upload your current resume and thoughtfully answer the application questions. Your responses help us better understand your communication skills, organization, experience, and overall fit for the position.
• Selected applicants will be contacted by text message and/or email to schedule an interview and communicate throughout the hiring process. Because many applicants don't answer calls from unfamiliar numbers and emails may be overlooked, text messaging is our preferred method of communication for faster updates and scheduling. Text messages are used only for hiring-related communication, and applicants may opt out at any time.
• Interviews for this position are conducted in person at our Minnesota facility. We do not conduct virtual interviews.
• As part of the interview process, applicants must successfully complete a basic math assessment (10-minute time limit) before moving to the interview stage.
• Please allow up to 14 days for our hiring team to review applications. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to provide individual application status updates or expedite the review process by phone or email.

If you're dependable, organized, detail-oriented, and looking for a long-term manufacturing career, we'd encourage you to apply today.

We look forward to learning more about you.

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Security: This position operates with in a security manufacturing facility. All employees must adhere to strict security policies including restrictions on personal electronic devices, access control, and documentation procedures.

Equal Opportunity Employer. The Lindgren Group, including Avtec Finishing and Nico Products, is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Veterans are encouraged to apply!

Work Authorization / Security Clearance:

The Lindgren Group must comply with ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations). These regulations may restrict persons of non-US citizen status from working/participating/observing/or other forms of gathering knowledge about certain activities within the company.

Disclaimer:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

For more information on our company, visit:www.TheLindgrenGroup.com