Shipping & Receiving Clerk I
Cadence Inc
Summary
We are seeking two dependable and detail-oriented Shipping & Receiving Clerks (one for 1st and one for 2nd shift) to support our warehouse and logistics operations on-site in Staunton, VA. In this role, you will be responsible for receiving incoming materials, preparing outgoing shipments, maintaining inventory records, and ensuring the efficient flow of goods throughout the organization.
Job description
Receiving & Inventory
- Receive and verify incoming shipments against purchase orders, packing slips, and invoices.
- Inspect incoming materials for damage, defects, or discrepancies and report issues promptly.
- Accurately record and update inventory transactions in warehouse and inventory management systems.
- Maintain organized storage locations and ensure accurate inventory tracking.
Shipping & Logistics
- Prepare products for shipment by packing, labeling, and documenting orders.
- Verify packing lists, bills of lading, and other shipping documents for accuracy.
- Coordinate pickups and deliveries with carriers, freight companies, and logistics partners.
- Ensure shipments are processed and dispatched on schedule.
- Generate shipping labels and complete required shipping documentation.
Customer & Supplier Support
- Provide shipment information and updates to internal teams as needed.
- Process customer returns, inspect returned items, and update inventory records accordingly.
Warehouse Operations
- Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks, and other material handling equipment safely.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe shipping and receiving area.
- Follow company procedures, safety requirements, and shipping regulations.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull inventory and materials.
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift.
- Frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, and stretching.
- Ability to safely operate material handling equipment such as pallet jacks, hand trucks, and forklifts.
Requirements
- Prior experience in inventory control, warehouse operations, shipping/receiving, or a related field preferred
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Experience with inventory management, ERP, or warehouse management systems (WMS)
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Outlook
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication and problem-solving abilities
- Familiarity with shipping carrier software (UPS, FedEx, etc.) is a plus
- Understanding of inventory control processes and warehouse best practices
- Experience generating reports and maintaining electronic documentation
- Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull inventory and materials
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
- Ability to safely operate material handling equipment such as pallet jacks, hand trucks, and forklifts
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive benefits
- Career advancement opportunities
- Shift differential
Company overview
Cadence Inc is a leading vertically integrated medical device contract manufacturing organization serving the medical device, diagnostics, and drug delivery markets worldwide. Founded in 1985 and headquartered in Staunton, Virginia, the company employs approximately 800 people across multiple locations in the United States and Costa Rica. Cadence provides comprehensive end-to-end manufacturing solutions, from early-stage product design and development collaboration through complete manufacturing and full supply chain management. The company specializes in precision engineering for complex medical devices, including micro-needles for drug delivery, surgical instruments, and assemblies for robotic surgery. With ISO 13485 certification and FDA registration across its facilities, Cadence serves top medical device and pharmaceutical OEMs, focusing on cardiovascular, diabetes care, ophthalmology, and robotic-assisted surgery markets. The company's vertically integrated approach combines design support, engineering expertise, ultra-high-precision manufacturing, in-house tooling, and full-scale production under one roof, enabling tighter quality control, faster timelines, and more dependable paths to commercialization for medical innovations.