Shipping Clerk

Responsibilities

• Preparing domestic and/or international orders for shipment shipping according to shipping work instructions.
• Determining method of shipment by utilizing shipping instructions on the order.
• Attaching shipping labels and documents on cartons/pallets to identify information on goods.
• Utilize a variety of software to complete export documents, shipping receipts and bill of ladings.
• Daily communications with forwarders and carriers through email.
• Maintaining good housekeeping and orderly storage of materials.
• Inspecting shipments for damages or defects; reporting discrepancies or damages to supervisor and/or purchasing personnel.
• Operating power equipment and other warehouse equipment with care and safety.
• Must pass in-house test to receive a forklift-operating license.
• Assisting in taking inventories and/or cycle counting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Packaging, warehousing, and manufacturing preferred.

Skills

• Flexibility to work overtime, sometimes on short notice, to assure raw material is received and finished goods are shipped to customers on time.
• Ability to calculate mathematical values.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office.
• Ability to give attention to detail.
• Good verbal and written communication skills, both within company and with customer vendors.
• Physical Demand Medium Work - Lifting of 50 pounds maximum.