Shipping Clerk

Thompson Tractor • Spanish Fort, AL

21h • Onsite

About The Position

The Shipping Clerk is responsible for fulfilling orders while working both independently and as part of a team. This role requires the ability to complete order fulfillment for both internal and external customers in an accurate and timely manner. The Shipping Clerk is expected to successfully complete all required on‑the‑job training and e‑learning programs. The position requires initiative, a commitment to teamwork, a customer‑focused mindset, and a demonstrated ability to identify and implement efficient solutions. Essential Responsibilities & Expectations Select and pull correct parts from inventory in the appropriate quantities Accurately process and complete parts orders with minimal supervision Safely operate lift trucks in accordance with company policies and procedures Respond professionally and effectively to customer needs and requests Mentor and support Shipping Clerk Trainees as assigned Deliver parts and packages to designated areas in a timely manner Coordinate pickup and delivery of merchandise with common carriers Perform other duties as assigned by management Uphold the Core Values of Safe and Secure, Stronger Together, People of Integrity, and Driven to Serve.

Requirements

• High school diploma or the equivalent
• A minimum of 1-3 years of work experience involving shipping related tasks is preferred.
• Experience using personal computers and basic typing skills are required.
• Effective written, verbal, and telephone communication skills
• Basic computer and data entry skills
• Completion of area‑specific parts operations training
• Completion of required OSHA training
• Forklift (lift truck) operator certification
• Completion of all required compliance training
• Ability to speak, listen, read, write, and type effectively
• Ability to reach, kneel, grasp, stoop, and perform repetitive motions
• Ability to lift and carry items up to 75 pounds
• Ability to climb on and around heavy equipment
• Exposure to potential tripping, slipping, and falling hazards
• Work in environments with job site‑related hazards
• Ability to work effectively in stressful or high‑pressure situations
• Risk of slipping, tripping, and falling
• Potential for hand injuries
• Exposure to work‑related stress and fatigue
• Risk of injury from operating forklifts and similar equipment
• Potential for back strain from lifting or repetitive movement

Responsibilities

• Select and pull correct parts from inventory in the appropriate quantities
• Accurately process and complete parts orders with minimal supervision
• Safely operate lift trucks in accordance with company policies and procedures
• Respond professionally and effectively to customer needs and requests
• Mentor and support Shipping Clerk Trainees as assigned
• Deliver parts and packages to designated areas in a timely manner
• Coordinate pickup and delivery of merchandise with common carriers
• Perform other duties as assigned by management
• Uphold the Core Values of Safe and Secure, Stronger Together, People of Integrity, and Driven to Serve.

What This Job Offers

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