Shipping Clerk

About the role

The Shipping Clerk verifies and accurately logs, invoices, tags, and loads shipments, including PSST and R&L orders, at a fast and accurate pace. This role interacts with customers and various internal departments. Employees are required to safely and efficiently load trailers and other vehicles by manually lifting and stacking cases of product.

Responsibilities

• Invoice, tag, and load customer shipments in an accurate and timely manner.
• Verify orders and charges for accurate invoicing, tagging, and loading shipments, including PSST and R&L shipments.
• Create parcel or freight invoices with close attention to accuracy of shipping charges and deadlines.
• Respond to account executive, traffic, drivers, or other inquiries by phone or e-mail.
• Manually load pallets on conveyor by safely and efficiently lifting and stacking cases.
• Use Radio Frequency (RF) unit in combination with Internal Operating System to perform daily work.
• Use Internal Operating System to verify accuracy of shipping details.
• Meet minimum production and accuracy standards and delivery deadlines.
• Responsible for checking out equipment and returning it in the same condition.
• May be required to operate powered lift equipment, which requires completion of SanMar’s Lift Operator Certification every three years.
• Maintain a safe, neat, and clean work area by adhering to SanMar’s safety regulations.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Less than 1 year of experience in a warehouse.
• Ability to read, write, and identify colors, sizes, quantity, label, and SKU information.
• Basic math skills in counting and quantity required.
• Ability to work with customers and coworkers while maintaining a positive, supportive attitude.
• May be required to complete and maintain SanMar’s Lift Operator Certification every three years.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organization skills; ability to multi-task and prioritize daily responsibilities.
• Ability to learn Internal Operating System(s) and operate Radio Frequency (RF) unit.
• Self-starter with strong initiative and ability to work efficiently with minimal supervision.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Proficient typing and data entry skills.
• Ability to follow directions and change priorities or job duties as business needs require.
• Ability to work in a high-demand, high-volume environment and meet deadlines.
• Able to work both independently and within a team.
• Essential days or overtime may be required.

Work Environment

• Constantly required to stand, walk, talk, and hear.
• Frequently lifts and/or moves up to 60 pounds.
• Operates powered equipment requiring use of both hands as well as full range of motion of the neck, head, and back.
• Frequently required to reach with hands and arms, grasp, and perform repetitive hand, wrist, and arm motions.
• Frequently required to climb stairs, kneel/squat, bend, and carry.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• May be required to wear a headset covering one or both ears.
• Required to wear Personal Proteive Equipment such as a protective harness while operating equipment.
• Basic English literacy required for operation of machines and necessary daily paperwork.
• Work environment is moderately noisy.
• Occasionally required to work near conveyor systems.
• Exposure to dust and changes in weather conditions.
• Work performed under typical warehouse conditions with potential hazards from machinery such as forklifts, pallet jacks, and mechanized systems.
• Work environment is hectic and fast-paced.
• Regularly exposed to ambient lighting and can be exposed to extreme heat and extreme cold, including climates consistent with outside weather conditions.

Schedule

Shift: Monday-Friday, 1:00 PM - 9:30 PM.

Pay

$16.50 per hour + $1.00 shift differential = $17.50 per hour.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off: Accrue up to 112 hours per year to start, based on hours worked.
• 8 paid holidays and 1 paid family day off.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401k plan with $1 for $1 match up to 4% of earnings, matched and vested at every pay cycle.
• Life insurance.
• Short/long-term disability coverage.
• Paid maternity/paternity leave.
• Pet insurance.