Shipping Clerk - FloraLife - Walterboro, SC

FLORALIFE, a division of Smithers-Oasis, is a world leader in the post-harvest care and handling of flowers, providing product and technical services to customers globally. Smithers-Oasis is a diverse manufacturer and marketer of floral foam, design media, postharvest products, and specialized foams for various industries.

About the role

We are seeking a Shipping Clerk to join our team in Walterboro, South Carolina, on the 1st shift. This role plays a key part in ensuring efficient order fulfillment and shipment processing.

Responsibilities

• Pick, pack, process, and ship daily consumer orders using various parcel carriers.
• Prepare shipping documentation for warehouse personnel to pick, process, stage, and load outbound truck shipments.
• Audit Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) and Full Truckload (FTL) shipments for accuracy prior to loading.
• Generate shipping labels and documentation using multiple shipping software platforms, including FedEx, UPS, DHL, and other carrier systems.
• Perform data entry and maintain accurate shipping records.
• Utilize warehouse scanner technology and inventory management software.
• Communicate effectively with internal departments and transportation partners regarding shipment status and shipping requirements.
• Assist in maintaining an organized, clean, and safe work area.
• Support the warehouse team as needed to meet customer shipping deadlines.
• Lift, carry, push, and pull small packages as required.
• Perform audits of staged palletized shipments.
• Manage frequent exposure to fumes, dust, noise, undesirable climates, and hazardous chemicals.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Basic math and computer proficiency required.
• Comfortable learning multiple shipping software applications.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal communication and telephone etiquette.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team environment.
• Reliable attendance and a strong work ethette are essential.
• Demonstrated ability to manage time effectively and prioritize daily workload.
• Previous shipping or warehouse experience preferred.
• Experience using barcode scanners or warehouse management systems preferred.
• Forklift and/or order picker experience is a plus but not required.
• Must be capable of picking, packing, and preparing approximately 5–25 consumer orders per day.
• Overtime may be required to complete duties and responsibilities.

Benefits

• Competitive benefit plan options.
• Eleven paid holidays per year.
• 16 days of paid time off after one year.
• Immediately vested company-matched 401k plan.
• Hiring bonus: $250 after 30 days, additional $250 after 90 days.

Pay

Starting pay is $18.00/hour, based on experience.

Schedule

Typical full-time 1st shift hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 4:30pm. Overtime hours will be required based on business needs.

Smithers-Oasis is a drug-free workplace. Upon acceptance of a job offer, the candidate will be required to successfully pass a drug screening and background check.