Shipping & Receiving Clerk at Nelson Miller Group in California

Apply Job Type Full-time Description Overview Since 1904, Nelson Miller Group (NMG) has been a leading global provider of custom engineering and manufacturing solutions across industrial, IoT, lighting, medical, telecommunications, consumer, and aerospace & defense sectors. We bring ideas to life through global Joint Design Manufacturing—helping customers innovate, grow, and deliver products the world can depend on. At the heart of our culture is The Nelson Miller Group Way: Unleash the Power of One — One Global Team / One Vision / One Commitment. Our century-long legacy is built on a deep commitment to innovation, operational excellence, and unwavering customer satisfaction—principles strengthened by our TEAM core values: Take Ownership, Exceed Expectations, Act with Integrity, and Make an Impact. Job Summary: The Shipping & Receiving Clerk manages the flow of inbound and outbound goods to effectively and efficiently support the manufacturing and delivery of product for our customers. This individual arrives on time daily and complies with company policy concerning attendance. Responsibilities: Set up shipping and receiving department and coordinate for daily activities. Coordinate shipments for each day. Shipments for the current day must be shipped before the end of the day and not carry into the next day. Coordinate with office personnel for proper invoicing and provide packing receipts to Accounting. Prepare proper shipping paperwork and pack orders, including preparing products safely with proper boxes, labels, and postage. Keep inventory of shipping supplies and reorder supplies as required. Maintain good communications with the Operation Manager and other department leadership. Complete all required timesheets, work orders, and sales orders daily. Assist Material Handling and warehouse staffers as needed or assigned. Act as backup to Material Handling as needed. Responsible for knowledge and adheres to all ERP procedures regarding shipping and packaging. Responsible for knowledge and adheres to, and promotion of, quality policies, procedures, and work instructions. Responsible for adherence to and promotion of maximum safety standards. Adhere to federal and state regulations. Adhere to all company policies, processes, and procedures. Performs other duties as requested, directed, or assigned. Predictable and reliable attendance. Position Qualifications: Education/Learning Experience: High School Diploma or equivalent. Experience: Warehousing and inventory control with knowledge of hand truck operation. Minimum of 1-2 year warehouse experience, distribution center, or clerical role preferred. Forklift and pallet jack operation is a plus. Skills/Knowledge: Independence: Capable of working independently under standard operating procedures (SOPs). Safety & Quality Focus: A strong commitment to adhering to and promoting maximum safety standards, quality policies, procedures, work instructions, ISO9000 standards, and ITAR regulations. Computer Proficiency: Experience with Microsoft Windows and office software (like Excel) required, plus warehouse management systems or barcode scanners preferred. Attention to detail: Ability to cross-reference purchase orders, invoices, and bills of lading to prevent shipping errors. Basic arithmetic to count inventory, weigh items, and verify quantities. Communication: Clear verbal and written skills to coordinate with truck drivers, vendors, and internal staff Physical Requirements: Capable of frequent lifting, bending, stooping, standing, and reaching. Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. occasionally. Behavioral Competencies: Safety Adherence | Reliability & Work Ethic | Operational Proficiency | Quality Orientation | Teamwork & Communication | Problem Solving Physical Requirements / Working Conditions: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Due to ITAR and / or CUI compliance, this position requires candidates to be a U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident Alien, or Protected Individual per 8 U.S.C.1324b(a)(3). Candidates being considered for hire must pass a pre-employment background check. Compensation and Benefits: Pay Range: $17.50 - $21.00 per hour (Pay to be determined by the experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the candidate, and alignment with market data). Benefits Offered: Comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental and vision coverage; company-paid basic life/AD&D insurance, voluntary supplemental insurances, flexible spending accounts and employee assistance program (EAP). Sick Leave, Vacation Time, and company-paid Holidays are provided as paid time off. New England Keyboard also provides a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan option with a safe harbor non-elective company contribution. Nelson Miller Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.