Shipping Clerk

Essential Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Verifies accuracy of orders by matching them with quantities and types.
• Sets and replaces any defective items before packaging.
• Estimates weight and uses the information to calculate the cost of shipping.
• Prepares invoices and delivery orders.
• Determines method of shipment by utilizing knowledge of shipping procedures, rates, and routes.
• Ensures that all transactions are recorded in company database.
• Ensures posting of outbound deliveries using pre-designated software.
• Processes customers’ orders by ensuring that the right shipment is on its way.
• Packages and pastes labels on shipments.
• Ensures that items are properly packed and labeled.
• Handles outgoing shipments by checking them physically.
• Keeps and verifies records on outgoing shipments.
• Makes sure that items are loaded onto shipment vehicle in a safe and timely manner.
• Maintains shipping database, prepares routine reports, and files shipping records.
• Traces lost shipments and/or customer claims of lost shipments and initiates proof of delivery documents.
• Packages material design to be shipped on pallets for freight shipments.
• Collaborates with the Accounting Department to determine and address all questions related to international shipments, such as broker houses, handling and shipping fees, duty costs, etc.
• Maintains and organizes adequate shipping supplies.
• Keeps work station and area clean.
• Aids in other areas as needed and performs other duties as assigned.
• Works closely with the carriers on shipping procedures and processes.

Education And Experience Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Communicates effectively in written and spoken form.
• Listens skills.
• Demonstrates strong multi-tasking capabilities and organizational skills.
• Works with minimal supervision.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to follow directions.
• Ability to remain courteous.
• Works effectively in a team environment.
• Works effectively in a fast-paced high-pressure environment.

Physical Demands

• Lift up to 50lbs.
• Must be in good physical shape to endure frequent bending, lifting and stretching.
• Occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Required to stand 75% of work hours.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus, and ability to see color.