Shipping & Receiving Specialist

Shipping & Receiving Specialist

Warren, OH

Join the team behind iconic brands like Huggies®, Kleenex®, Cottonelle®, Scott®, Kotex®, Poise®, Depend®, and Kimberly-Clark Professional®.  At Kimberly-Clark, it’s all here for you—innovation, growth, and the chance to make a real impact. 

The plant is where Kimberly‑Clark’s purpose comes to life—and our future is being built in Warren, Ohio. As a Shipping & Receiving Specialist, you’ll be part of a major investment in best-in-class manufacturing, new capabilities, and long‑term growth. Working within our High-Performance Work System environment, you’ll lead in a culture of ownership, teamwork, accountability and continuous improvement—where safety, respect, and people always come first, and where your leadership helps deliver essential products relied on by millions every day. It starts with YOU.

• Receive, inspect, and verify incoming shipments against purchase orders and packing slips to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Unload, sort, and distribute materials, supplies, equipment, and packages to designated departments and storage locations.
• Operate material handling equipment including forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks, dollies, and weighing equipment safely and efficiently.
• Maintain accurate inventory records by labeling, tagging, tracking, and documenting incoming and outgoing materials.
• Process shipment discrepancies, shortages, damaged goods, and delivery issues by coordinating with vendors and carriers to achieve timely resolution.
• Prepare shipping documentation and coordinate outbound shipments to internal facilities, external customers, and vendor locations.
• Package, stage, and process returned materials and equipment for shipment back to vendors or other company locations.
• Communicate regularly with internal stakeholders regarding shipment status, material availability, deliveries, and return requests.
• Maintain organized warehouse, receiving, and storage areas while following safety, quality, and inventory control procedures.
• Complete administrative and clerical tasks including recordkeeping, inventory transactions, shipping logs, and receipt documentation to support daily operations.

To succeed in this role, you will need the following qualifications:

For Kimberly-Clark to grow and prosper, we must be an inclusive organization that applies the diverse experiences and passions of its team members to brands that make life better for people all around the world, which is why we seek to build a workforce that encompasses the experiences of our consumers.  When you bring your original thinking to Kimberly-Clark, you fuel the continued success of our enterprise. We are a committed equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position. 

Employment is subject to verification of local policies.

Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests which may include drug screening, background check, and DMV check. 

Veterans and members of the Reserve and Guard are highly encouraged to apply.

Starting Hourly Wage: $28.00 USD

At Kimberly-Clark, pay is just one aspect of our total rewards package, which also includes a variety of benefits and opportunities to achieve, thrive and grow. This position is eligible for the starting wage listed above, overtime pay and available pay increases within your first year.  You’ll also enjoy a full benefits package, including our 401(k) and Profit-Sharing plan. Please note that the stated pay rate applies to US locations only.

This role is available for local candidates already authorized to work in the role’s country only. Kimberly-Clark will not provide relocation support for this role.

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