Shipping & Receiving Clerk in East Hartford, Connecticut at HORST ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING CO

Job Summary:

The Shipping and Receiving Clerk is responsible for managing the accurate and efficient flow of materials and products. This role includes receiving and inspecting incoming shipments, verifying documentation, organizing inventory, and coordinating outbound shipments to meet customer requirements and production schedules. The clerk ensures compliance with quality standards, safety protocols, and aerospace regulations while maintaining accurate records in inventory management systems. Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and a commitment to supporting production timelines are essential.

Major Areas of Responsibility:

• Efficiently and accurately receive service work, customer returns, MRO items, and subcontractor work.
• Navigate Epicor to process customer shipments, manage receiving operations, and perform inventory control functions effectively.
• Compile daily shipment requirements using Epicor and customer portal data, pull inventory, and package items for shipment.
• Process shipments utilizing customer portals to ensure compliance with requirements.
• Navigate Epicor to process customer shipments, manage receiving operations, and perform inventory control functions effectively.
• Handle international shipments and exports, including filing Electronic Export Information (EEI) via AES Direct in the ACE system, preparing documentation such as certificates of origin and commercial invoices, and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Ensure parts are packaged securely following operation sheet guidelines and/or work instructions to meet or exceed quality and safety standards.
• Perform inventory control functions, including issuing assembly kits to the manufacturing floor, conducting cycle counts, and maintaining accurate inventory records.
• Ensure timely allocating materials to job travelers within the EPCIOR ERP system.
• Load, unload, and transport materials and products between loading docks, delivery trucks, storage areas, and manufacturing areas.
• Other Duties as assigned

Requirements:

• 2-3 years’ hands-on experience working in a fast-paced shipping department
• Familiarity with international shipments
• Strong computer skills-prior ERP experience is a plus
• Work with FedEx and /or UPS software and DHL
• High school diploma or equivalent
• 3-5 years of experience working in a manufacturing warehouse environment, preferably an Aerospace manufacturing company.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to self-prioritize tasks effectively to align with and achieve company goals.

Physical Requirements:

• Push/Pull and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Bend at knees
• Stand for long periods of time