Production Shipping/Receiving Clerk

Production Shipping/Receiving Clerk
Department: Production
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Reports To: Production Coordinator – Planning
Date: 10.16.2026

Description of Company:
Chinook Enterprises is a non-profit organization that was founded in 1980. We are a non-profit designed to operate as a business, but with a social mission: supporting full participation in community life for people with disabilities or other barriers. Full participation must start with successful employment.

About the Position:

This position functions within the Production Division and comes under the direct supervision of the Production Coordinator – Planning. The person employed in this position is responsible for the receipt of all incoming materials, supplies, equipment and returned goods. Check goods received to purchase orders, maintain records, and prepare reports to applicable departments as to materials received, returned, damaged, part shipments, etc. Check quantity, type, size, part numbers, dimensions, etc. to properly identify materials and route or deliver materials to storage or manufacturing locations as instructed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

  • Prepare incoming jobs by verifying part numbers, quantities. Verify parts are free of damage, scratches, marks or other imperfections.
  • Pull required standards/inventory items required for each incoming job.
  • Compute amounts, such as space available, shipping, storage, or demurrage charges, using computer or price list
  • Confer or correspond with establishment representatives to rectify problems, such as damages, shortages, or nonconformance to specifications
  • Deliver or route materials to departments using handtruck, conveyor, or sorting bins
  • Prepare receiving reports detailing errors, shortages, damages and defects
  • May operate equipment, including but not limited to forklift or pallet jack, in unloading, moving or storing materials as required
  • Maintain a clean and safe work area. Follow company safety standards and report any potential hazards.
  • Backup Production Expeditor with shipping/driving as needed.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills and Abilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of…

 

  • Ability to work independently on sequential and repetitive work routines.
  • Must have strong time management skills to efficiently meet the expected deliveries of the assigned jobs.
  • Ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Must be willing to work non-standard working hours when contract needs demand.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, ERP or related software with the ability to learn to utilize new technologies.
  • Ability to adhere to corporate policies as detailed in the Employee Policies and Procedures Handbook.

Position Requirements:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

Education

  • High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

Certificates

  • Required to submit and pass a Washington State Patrol background check as well as a DSHS background check.
  • Required Washington State Driver’s license, basic vehicle liability insurance and be insurable.

Physical Demands:
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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle; bend and reach with hands and arms; lift; bend; reach above shoulder level; stoop; kneel; crouch and squat. Specific vision abilities required by this job close vision.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly indoors, generally sitting or standing for long periods of time. The noise level in the work environment is generally low. The employee will work around hazardous and variable noise equipment, including power tools and hand tools. During short intervals, may work around dust and fumes from glues, resins, sealants and other bonding agents. Appropriate personal protective equipment is required, by area.

 

Complete the application process on our website, or click HERE to download the application and email it to us, along with your Cover Letter and Resume, at jobs@chinookenterprises.org