Shipping & Logistics Clerk

About the role

Monument Chemical, headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, serves the specialty chemicals industry and produces a variety of solvents, intermediates, specialty fuels, and other specialty products while offering industry‑leading Custom Manufacturing services. This position focuses on the coordination of incoming and outgoing shipments, handling all paperwork related to shipments and maintaining order and shipment status.

Essential Functions

• Work with Customer Service and/or customers to update or reschedule late or missed shipments.
• Email paperwork to customers once complete.
• Prepare/print paperwork for the next day (Friday prepare paperwork for Sat‑Mon).
• Audit traffic paperwork for accuracy, completeness and GMP daily (M‑F).
• Weigh in/weigh out trucks/ISO’s.
• Issue shipping paperwork, including COAs, to drivers.
• Maintain the inventory and ordering of placards and self‑adhesive stickers.
• Update rejected loads into PM Operations.
• Track and update demurrage records.
• Ensure proper DOT regulations are applied to each shipment.
• Assist with training loaders.
• Verify inventory and tank space availability (PA).
• Track scheduling charges and logistics fees (PA).
• Assist in other administrative duties as directed by the facility management team.
• Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned, including continuous growth in alignment with the company’s core values, competencies, and skills.

Education and Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.

Skills and Abilities

• Strong organization and punctuality.
• Self‑starter with solid computer skills.
• Good verbal and written communication.
• Ability to multi‑task effectively.

Licenses and Certifications

• DOT Certification (required).

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

• Walking and moving about on foot for up to 12 hours per day.
• Sitting for up to 12 hours per day.
• Climbing ladders, stairs, or ramps one to two times per day.
• Balancing on narrow or slippery surfaces.
• Stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching as needed.
• Pushing and pulling objects with forces ranging from 10 lb to 25 lb, occasionally or frequently.
• Lifting objects up to 25 lb occasionally, up to 15 lb frequently, or up to 10 lb consistently.
• Grasping objects with fingers and palm.
• Exposure to environmental conditions both inside and outside, including extreme heat (> 100 °F for periods over one hour), vibration, and potential hazards such as moving mechanical parts, vehicles, electrical current, high heat, and chemicals.
• Operation/drive of utility vehicle.
• Requirement to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) such as FRC uniform, hard hat, safety‑toe work boots, safety glasses, gloves, etc.