Shipping Clerk

Surge Staffing•Romulus, MI

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Shipping Clerk supports daily shipping operations in a fast-paced refrigerated warehouse. The role handles shipping documentation, order entry, pick tickets, Bills of Lading (BOLs), inventory transactions, and communication with warehouse teams, sales, drivers, and carriers. The ideal candidate is organized, accurate, comfortable using computer systems, and able to manage multiple priorities in a busy warehouse environment. The work combines computer and office tasks with time in the warehouse, which is generally maintained at 45–55°F and may be noisy due to packaging equipment and forklift traffic.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Experience with ERP, WMS, or warehouse management software.
Intermediate Microsoft Office skills.
Strong data entry and record-keeping skills.
Good math, numerical, and problem-solving abilities.
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

2–3 years of shipping, receiving, logistics, warehouse administration, or record-keeping experience.
Experience in produce, food distribution, manufacturing, or warehouse operations.
Experience with FAMOUS® or similar ERP systems.

Responsibilities

Process and maintain accurate shipping and order information in the warehouse or ERP system.
Enter product receipts, shipments, inventory activity, and order updates into the system.
Monitor orders throughout the day for new orders, changes, and special requirements.
Generate and print pick tickets for warehouse personnel.
Distribute pick tickets and shipping paperwork to the appropriate warehouse teams.
Verify pick tickets, tallies, quantities, and shipping documents for accuracy.
Prepare and organize Bills of Lading (BOLs) and supporting shipping documentation.
Ensure paperwork is matched to the correct shipment and carrier.
Monitor trucks as they arrive and coordinate required shipping documentation.
Identify and communicate order discrepancies or variances to supervisors.