Plastics Shipping Clerk - 1st Shift
About The Position
The Shipping Clerk coordinates and processes shipments of finished products and materials, ensuring orders are accurate, properly documented and packaged, and shipped on schedule. The role works closely with Production, Quality, Customer Service, Purchasing, and carriers to support efficient and accurate shipping operations. The position involves preparing and inspecting orders and packaging, completing shipping documentation, arranging freight pickups, handling materials, and maintaining shipping and inventory records. The Shipping Clerk also maintains an organized and safe shipping/receiving area and follows company safety policies, quality procedures, and OSHA requirements. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Previous shipping, receiving, warehouse, or manufacturing experience preferred.
- Basic computer skills and ability to learn ERP/inventory systems.
- Ability to read and understand work orders, packing lists, and shipping documents.
- Good attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to lift, move, and handle materials as required.
- Consistently able to manually lift and move product and materials up to 55 lbs. through regular physical exertion, including reaching forward and overhead, lifting, carrying, crouching, and bending.
- Ability to power grip and turn the wrist, including using hand tools and/or steering a truck.
- Ability to walk, sit, or stand for up to 12 hours with intermittent breaks.
- Ability to push or pull 100 lbs.
- Ability to see, inspect, and evaluate product quality.
- Ability to read and understand written work instructions in English.
- Ability to work in a non-climate-controlled environment, including hot and humid conditions.
- Ability to walk up and down steps and climb ladders and stairs of varying heights.
- Ability to wear task-based personal protective equipment, including protective footwear, hearing protection, protective eyewear, and gloves; additional PPE may be required for specific tasks.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a plastics manufacturing or industrial environment.
- Forklift experience/certification, or willingness to become certified.
Responsibilities
- Prepare customer orders for shipment according to work orders, packing instructions, and customer requirements.
- Verify product quantities, part numbers, customer orders, and shipping documentation for accuracy.
- Prepare bills of lading, packing slips, shipping labels, and other required documentation.
- Schedule freight pickups and coordinate with trucking companies, parcel carriers, and other transportation providers.
- Load and unload shipments as needed using a forklift, pallet jack, or other material-handling equipment.
- Inspect finished goods and packaging for visible damage or discrepancies before shipment.
- Package, palletize, label, and secure plastic products for transportation.
- Maintain accurate inventory and shipping records.
- Communicate shipping priorities and issues with Production and other departments.
- Maintain an organized and safe shipping/receiving area.
- Follow company safety policies, quality procedures, and OSHA requirements.
- Perform other duties related to shipping, receiving, and warehouse operations as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
