Shipping & Receiving Clerk

Job Description

Job DescriptionDescriptionThis position is ideal for early to mid-level professionals to join the Logistics / Shipping & Receiving team as a Shipping & Receiving Clerk, supporting the efficient handling, movement, and control of materials across operations.
In this role, you will perform both physical and administrative tasks related to the shipping, receiving, storing, and distribution of materials, parts, supplies, and equipment. You will partner with cross-functional teams, including Manufacturing, R&D, and Administration, to ensure accurate material flow, timely shipments, and compliance with operational standards.
This role is critical to maintaining inventory accuracy, supporting production continuity, and ensuring a high level of service to internal and external customers.
Role expectations• Support the shipping department with packaging, picking, inspection, and area maintenance.• Receive incoming materials and prepare outbound shipments from manufacturing, administration, R&D, and other departments.• Perform visual verification to ensure completeness and accuracy of inbound and outbound materials (raw and processed).• Assist in inspection and verification of incomplete manufacturing or non-production shipments (IQC).• Identify, reject, or place on hold non-conforming or incomplete items prior to shipment.• Apply First-In, First-Out (FIFO) methodology to overnight shipments according to defined schedules.• Ensure shipments are processed and dispatched accurately and on time.• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the department.• Maintain shipping and receiving equipment, including forklifts, pallet jacks, dollies, and carts.• Serve as a key processing resource for incoming materials, including inspection, documentation, delivery, and area upkeep.• Verify commercial invoices, packing lists, and quantities for all shipments received and processed.• Perform physical movement and transportation of materials within the facility and storage areas.• Ensure compliance with all safety policies, procedures, and company standards.• Report unsafe conditions or activities to management or Human Resources.• Support team objectives and participate in initiatives to achieve departmental and company goals.• Perform other duties as assigned.


What we're looking for• Education: High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required. • Experience: 1–3 years of experience in shipping, receiving, or related logistics operations. • Language Skills: Ability to read, write, and understand instructions, correspondence, and basic documentation; able to communicate effectively in individual and small group settings. Spanish language proficiency is a plus. • Mathematical Skills: Ability to perform basic arithmetic operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division), calculate rates and percentages, and interpret basic charts. • Reasoning Ability: Ability to follow detailed but straightforward written and verbal instructions and resolve issues involving a limited number of variables. • Computer Skills: Basic proficiency in email, word processing, and spreadsheets; comfortable with data entry and system navigation. • Teamwork & Communication: Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment while maintaining strong attention to detail Complementary skills • Experience operating forklifts, pallet jacks, and material handling equipment.• Familiarity with inventory systems, ERP tools (e.g., SAP), or warehouse management systems.• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment. Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Regularly required to sit, talk, and hear.
• Frequent use of hands to handle, feel, or operate tools and materials.
• Occasional standing, walking, and reaching with hands and arms.
• May be required to lift to 25 lbs.
• Work environment may include exposure to moderate to high noise levels.

Pay TransparencyIf provided, base salary or wage rate ranges are the range in which Align reasonably expects to set a candidate’s pay for the posted position. Actual placement depends on the individual skills and experience level of a candidate plus the total compensation and equity across team members. For other locations outside of the primary location, the base salary range will be adjusted geographically. For Field Sales roles, the salary listed is the base pay only and does not include the applicable incentive compensation plan. A cost of living adjustment may be added to base pay for higher cost areas in the U.S. Our internship hourly rates are a standard pay determined based on the position and your location, year in school, degree, and experience.

General Description of All BenefitsWe are pleased to provide a general description of the benefits Align offers to full-time employees in this position. Family Benefits. Align offers employees and their eligible dependents medical (with a Health Savings Account option for some plan offerings), dental, and vision in accordance with those plans. Align also offers to employees:

• Discounts on Invisalign and Vivera to employees and their eligible dependents after 90 days of employment
• Back-up Child/Elder Care and access to a caregiving concierge
• Family Forming Benefits – Available to Employees, and their spouse or domestic partner, covered under one of Align’s health plans
• Breast Milk Delivery and Lactation Support Services
• Employee Assistance Program
• Hinge Health Virtual Physical Therapy – Available to all employees and eligible dependents (age 18+) enrolled in an Align medical Plan

Employee benefits. Align offers its employees:

• Short-term and long-term disability insurance in accordance with those plans.
• Basic Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment. Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse/Domestic Partner, and Child(ren) are available for purchase in accordance with those plans.
• Flexible Spending Accounts – Employees may be eligible to participate in a health care account (including a limited health FSA if enrolled in a HDHP), dependent care account, and a pre-tax commuter benefit plan.
• 401k plan (with a discretionary Company match of 50% up to 6% of eligible earnings up to a maximum match of 3%.). Employer match vests after two years – 25% year one and 100% at year two. Align offers traditional, Roth, and after-tax options.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (Employees must work 20 hours or more and be employed on purchase date to be eligible).
• Paid vacation of up to 17 days during the first full year of employment (currently accrued at the rate of 5.24 hours each pay-period), which carries over to a maximum cap of 30 days. Annual paid vacation time accrual increases based on tenure. Both exempt and non-exempt employees who work 32 hours or more per week receive prorated vacation accrual based on their regularly scheduled work hours and tenure.
• Sick time is accrued throughout the year at the rate of one hour for every thirty worked. Employees can carry over unused sick leave each year, up to a maximum balance of 80 hours.
• 11 Company-designated paid holidays throughout the year.
• If employed for at least 12 consecutive months, Align will grant up to 6 weeks of paid Parental Leave. If employed for less than 12 consecutive months, Align will grant up to 4 weeks of paid Parental Leave. All parental leave must be completed within one year of the birth or placement of the child. Parental leave is in addition to any state and/or local parental leave benefits. Three days of paid bereavement leave. In some cases, due to travel the amount of paid leave may be extended to 5 paid days off. To the extent applicable state or local law offers more generous benefits, Align complies with any such law.
• Non-exempt employees will receive full pay for up to 10 days of jury duty. Exempt employees will receive their full salary during any week they serve and perform any work. Other insurance such as legal, critical illness, voluntary accident, long-term care, auto, home and pet insurance are available for purchase.

To the extent applicable state or local law offers more generous benefits, Align complies with any such law.