2nd Shift Shipping Clerk
Job Summary
The Shipping Clerk works in a fast-paced, high-volume shipping and warehouse environment. This position is responsible for accurate inventory control, order fulfillment, shipping and receiving, product handling, and maintaining efficient warehouse operations.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Assemble plumbing systems and fixtures, including spouts, valves, and showerheads.
- Complete inventory transactions using inventory management and ERP systems.
- Inspect finished and subassembly components to ensure quality standards are met.
- Notify supervisors of quality issues, discrepancies, and parts shortages.
- Pick, stage, pack, and prepare products for domestic, international, and freight shipments.
- Prepare shipping documents and coordinate freight pickups.
- Select economical shipping methods while meeting customer requirements.
- Obtain freight quotes from established vendors as needed.
- Package, box, wrap, strap, label, and prepare products and parts for shipment according to established procedures.
- Inspect incoming freight, document damage, and assist with freight claims.
- Receive purchased goods, verify quantities, locate products, and complete required inventory transactions.
- Pick parts and products from inventory locations to fulfill orders.
- Monitor inventory levels and communicate shortages or low-stock items to appropriate departments.
- Perform cycle counts and assist in correcting inventory discrepancies.
- Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, push carts, and other material-handling equipment to move and load/unload products.
- Properly identify, locate, receive, and issue inventory.
- Use scanning equipment, shipping software, inventory systems, and other warehouse technology.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications & Skills
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Minimum 6 months of related shipping, receiving, warehouse, or inventory experience preferred.
- Valid driver's license and clean driving record required.
- Forklift operation experience required.
- Strong attention to detail, accuracy, dependability, and organization.
- Ability to follow instructions and established procedures.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to communicate discrepancies.
- Ability to safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and warehouse equipment.
- Familiarity with inventory, ERP, or shipping software preferred.
- Ability to work overtime as needed.
Physical Requirements & Work Environment
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
- Ability to reach above and below shoulder level, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, twist, and crawl as required.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds when necessary.
- Work may involve exposure to heat, cold, dust, and moderate noise.
- Must follow proper lifting techniques and all applicable safety procedures.
Work Environment & Accountability
The Shipping Clerk works closely with Production and Customer Service personnel. Under general supervision, the employee follows established procedures for routine work and receives direction on non-routine issues. Following training, the Shipping Clerk is responsible for completing assigned shipping, receiving, inventory, and put-away activities accurately and efficiently within established shift expectations. Supervisory Responsibilities: None. Management reserves the right to modify the duties and responsibilities of this position based on business needs.