Shipping Clerk II

About the role

As a Shipping Clerk II you play a critical role in getting finished products out the door and into the hands of customers across the country. You will stage materials, build loads, maximize trailer space, and support shipping operations, working hands‑on with components, packaging materials, cranes, trucks, and shipping systems to ensure safe, efficient, and accurate loading.

Responsibilities

• Find, pull, and stage job‑specific crates, materials, and finished products using load lists and computerized systems.
• Load flatbed trucks, trailers, and vans efficiently to maximize available space while protecting product quality.
• Use packaging materials, methods, and equipment to support safe and effective shipping operations.
• Operate pneumatic nail and spike guns according to established safety standards.
• Utilize multiple saws—including chop saws, radial arm saws, and yard saws—to prepare shipping materials and crates.
• Operate company trucks and trailers as needed to move products and materials between buildings.
• Support continuous‑improvement efforts by identifying opportunities to improve shipping flow, organization, and efficiency.
• Maintain accurate shipping processes while supporting GFS quality standards and safety expectations.
• Collaborate with internal departments to ensure shipments are completed accurately and on time.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2–4 years of shipping, warehouse, manufacturing, or related experience preferred.
• Ability to safely operate cranes, forklifts, and other mobile equipment.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to measure, inspect, and verify work to quality standards.
• Experience using computer systems such as IFS, SharePoint, and CrateTracker preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment while managing multiple priorities.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills with a willingness to support others where needed.
• Self‑motivated mindset with a focus on safety, organization, and efficiency.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Empowered role with autonomy supported by a trusting team.
• Opportunities for training, development, and long‑term career growth.
• Competitive pay, performance incentives, 401(k) with profit sharing, and comprehensive benefits.
• Impactful work that supports businesses across North America and shapes the future of finishing technology.
• Collaborative, fast‑growing team committed to employee success.

Pay

Pay range: $18.27 – $23.55 per hour, based on experience, skills, and qualifications. This position is eligible for an annual individual incentive bonus tied to company performance; maximum bonus amounts may vary.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Paid time off and other employee programs.
• Additional standard company benefits as detailed in the 2026 GFS Benefits documentation.

About GFS

Global Finishing Solutions (GFS) is the leading manufacturer of paint booths and finishing systems serving automotive, aerospace, industrial manufacturing, marine, military, rail, trucking, and wood‑finishing markets. We build custom solutions with a collaborative, innovative team, guided by core values of family, respect, partnership, improvement, and integrity.