Shipping Clerk

Trinidad Benham • La Vergne, TN

69d

About The Position

The Shipping Clerk handles all aspects of the shipping department, emphasizing the accurate and timely transfer of finished products to customers while meeting food safety and customer specifications. The role prepares and documents outbound orders, coordinates order pickers, loaders, and drivers, and supports shipping-related inventory and administrative processes. The clerk also maintains a clean work area, communicates maintenance needs, follows Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Safe Quality Food (SQF) procedures, and safety policies, and performs other duties assigned by management.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to use a ten-key calculator, office copier, and scanner.
• Ability to accommodate unscheduled changes in duties and work overtime as needed.
• Self-motivated and responsible.
• Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors and co-workers.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of shipping or receiving experience preferred.
• Microsoft Office skills preferred, including Outlook and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Prepare picked orders for shipment by assembling orders, checking them against shipping or customer orders, and reporting shortages or incomplete orders.
• Select appropriate shipping containers and packing materials.
• Check receipts against purchase orders for proper shipment, shortages, damages, or defects.
• Print and review the system outbound page daily to stay current on shipments.
• Print daily pick lists for order pickers.
• Assign order pickers and loaders to loads and other assignments as needed.
• Prepare orders for loaders to grab.
• Process RMAs, including inventory counts and inventory adjustments.
• Check in drivers and verify orders and identification.
• Assist in verifying scheduled pickup appointments or outbound shipments by phone or email.
• Sign drivers in and out, check identification, and assign pickup locations.
• Print orders for staging and distribute appropriate paperwork to warehouse staff.
• Print bills of lading for outbound shipping orders.
• Track order changes and cancellations.
• Scan and file orders.
• Prepare UPS shipments.
• Perform load checks as necessary.
• Enter orders for shipments.
• Set uploads for outbound shipments.
• During downtime, maintain the cleanliness of the work area and/or assist other stackers.
• Communicate promptly with management or maintenance personnel to facilitate maintenance and repairs.
• Comply with GMP and SQF procedures, including timely and accurate completion of required SQF forms, and follow safety policies.
• Maintain regular attendance and punctuality.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Benefits

• Employee-owned company.
• Advancement opportunities.
• Weekly pay.
• Insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, plus flexible spending accounts.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Paid holidays and competitive vacation and sick pay plans.
• Tuition assistance program.
• Employee stock ownership program (ESOP).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED