Shipping Clerk

Non-Exempt position focused on coordinating product shipments with an emphasis on accuracy and timeliness.

Schedule

7:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Responsibilities

• Prepare packages for shipment by selecting appropriate packaging materials (boxes, containers, padding) based on product nature and shipping requirements.
• Pack items securely, ensuring proper cushioning, wrapping, and sealing to prevent damage during transit.
• Verify the accuracy of product quantities and inspect items for quality control before packaging.
• Generate shipping labels, affix them to packages, and ensure correct identification and labeling of each shipment.
• Utilize shipping software or systems (e.g., UPS, FedEx) to create shipping manifests and track packages throughout the shipping process.
• Coordinate with carriers and freight forwarders to schedule pickups and deliveries, ensuring timely dispatch of shipments.
• Organize and stage packages for efficient loading and unloading, adhering to safety guidelines and shipping priorities.
• Maintain accurate records of packaged items, tracking numbers, and shipping documentation for inventory control and customer support.
• Collaborate with the warehouse team to coordinate order fulfillment, ensuring availability of packaged products for timely shipment.
• Communicate with internal teams to provide shipment updates, resolve inquiries, and address shipping-related issues.
• Practice 6S requirements.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Proven experience as a Shipping and Packaging Clerk or in a similar role, with a strong understanding of packaging techniques, shipping procedures, and documentation.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of safety protocols and the ability to follow established guidelines.
• Physical stamina and the ability to stand for extended periods, lift heavy objects, and perform repetitive tasks.

Skills

• Focus on quality control.
• Safety management mindset.
• Dexterity and hand-eye coordination, including the ability to grasp, manipulate, and assemble small parts and components.
• Reliable attendance, attention to detail, and organizational skills.