Shipping Clerk

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The Shipping Clerk is responsible for the accurate preparation, verification, and processing of inbound and outbound shipments. This role ensures customer orders are received correctly, shipping documentation is completed accurately, and shipments are dispatched on time. The Shipping Clerk works closely with warehouse, production, and transportation providers to support efficient distribution operations while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Your responsibilities

• Responsible for shipping and receiving inspection and accuracy of all loads; ensuring 100% checks for correct revision levels when receiving truck loads.
• Monitoring inventory levels of raw components and dock management, inventory discrepancy investigations, and adhering to the first in, first out (FIFO) protocol.
• Ship and receive all incoming shipments by confirming materials quantities, part numbers, and revision levels, maintains receiving log for each shift and completes RDR reports, and completes GR in SAP.
• Coordinate all yard activities, including direction to yard switching Team, yard trailer checks and trailer jack checks.
• Interface with Delivery Drivers to receive paperwork and provide direction for unloading or trailer parking
• Report non-conformances during daily shifts and assist in problem solving to determine root cause, permanent corrective action, and containment activities. 
• Isolate non-conforming material, identify product quality issues, and report to supervisor or management any business-related issues within the plant.
• Assisting in expedites, delivery issues, part labeling, and identification.

Who we are looking for

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1-2 years of shipping, warehouse, logistics, or related experience preferred.

• Powered Industrial Truck Permit (requires a passing score on the Powered Industrial Truck training tests administered by Magna Seating Detroit).
• Experience using ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Plex, QAD, or similar).
• Experience with barcode scanners and warehouse management systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Team oriented, communicates well with others, and able to interact with people at all levels and departments.

At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That’s why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.

As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.

If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.