AZ Shipping Clerk I
About The Position
The Shipping Clerk I processes shipments of materials, supplies, and products and performs basic administrative, clerical, operational, and computational tasks. Decisions are limited to defined work expectations, quality standards, priorities, and timing. The role works under close supervision and/or within established policies, practices, and guidelines, with minimal opportunity for deviation. The primary work location is 1530 W. Broadway Road, Tempe, Arizona, until January, after which the position transitions to a new location on 32nd Street. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with overtime as needed. The work includes packaging and staging shipments, preparing paperwork and labels, arranging domestic shipments through FedEx and UPS systems, and assisting with loading shipments. The employee maintains department records and keeps warehouse and packaging areas safe and clean. A forklift certification is required.
Requirements
- Forklift certification required.
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Reliable, with excellent attendance.
- 0–2 years of experience.
- Able to stand and/or sit for extended periods; walk; push, pull, stoop, kneel, or bend to the floor; and lift and/or move items up to 40 pounds.
- Must use personal protective equipment to prevent exposure to hazardous materials commonly used in a manufacturing environment.
Nice To Haves
- Working knowledge of ERP software; Epicor preferred.
Responsibilities
- Gather, verify, and pack items for shipment according to specifications and established procedures.
- Ensure each order receives the correct paperwork, packing, and shipping labels.
- Package boxes requiring special handling according to applicable processes and policies.
- Understand packaging specifications and perform packaging processes for customer shipments.
- Assemble, line, and pad cartons, crates, and containers using hand tools.
- Seal containers or materials using glues, fasteners, nails, and hand tools.
- Sort packages by shipping type and place them in the correct locations.
- Create packing slips and arrange domestic customer shipments using FedEx and UPS software systems.
- Stage packages in designated areas while they await carrier pickup.
- Assist with loading outgoing shipments onto assigned carriers using material handling equipment.
- Maintain department records.
- Clean warehouse and packaging areas to ensure safe working conditions in accordance with 6S protocol.
- Perform additional related duties as assigned.
- Comply with applicable environmental, health, and safety laws and regulations, company policy, and accepted safe work practices.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- PTO program
- Nine paid holidays
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability coverage at no cost to the employee
- Tuition assistance
- Pet insurance
- Flexible spending plans
- Health spending plans
- Comprehensive online learning center with thousands of training resources
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with a 30% company match; 100% vested after six years
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
