2nd shift Shipping Clerk I
About The Position
Supports operations, customer service, administration, and systems within a distribution center. Responsible for inbound and outbound distribution-center functions, including receiving, storing, and distributing finished goods; monitoring stock levels through computerized systems; fulfilling customer orders; and shipping and delivering merchandise to customer warehouses and wholesale or retail outlets. This position is scheduled for the 2nd shift. The employee is expected to demonstrate general knowledge and novice ability in the listed tasks. Duties include safely operating necessary distribution equipment; using barcode scanners for order picking, inventory lookup and transfers, and saving or loading orders; preparing and processing small-parcel, pallet, truckload, and international shipments; checking orders for accuracy; completing shipping paperwork; and packing products according to work instructions and customer requirements. The role also requires maintaining a professional attitude and working overtime as assigned by management.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required.
- At least six months of documented distribution or warehouse experience in an inbound or outbound function.
- Ability to interface with management regarding duties and future development of the department.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common shipping reports and regulatory documents regarding shipping.
- Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
- Ability to effectively present information to lower-level management.
- Valid driver's license.
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including regularly lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds, frequently lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lifting and/or moving up to 100 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- RF scanner experience desired but not required.
- Forklift certification desired but not required.
Responsibilities
- Safely operate all necessary distribution equipment.
- Use barcode scanners to pick orders, look up inventory, perform inventory transfers, and keep, save, and load orders.
- Process domestic and international small-parcel shipments through UPS, FedEx, DHL, and other small-parcel carriers; check orders, complete paperwork, pack packages, and run them through the shipping station.
- Prepare international and domestic freight quotes and handle temperature-controlled and hazardous-material shipments, including completing AES/ITN numbers for UPS shipments.
- Pick and prepare LTL pallet orders accurately, including product layering, label-facing, case-count labeling, and proper packing of loose items; verify order accuracy.
- Pick and prepare TL and large orders accurately according to distributor requirements, including expiration dates, case quantities, lot separation, palletizing, grouping items, and packing and labeling gravity-flow items.
- Complete paperwork and print address labels for multiple-pallet shipments.
- Prepare international shipments using heat-treated pallets, customer packaging requirements, international packing lists, commercial invoices, and any special customer requirements.
- Pack and label gravity-flow items; observe requirements for full cases, lot separation, expiration dates, and multiple-pallet address labels.
- Maintain a professional attitude to promote a positive work environment for all employees.
- Work overtime as assigned by the management team.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
