Shipping Clerk

Sumitomo Electric Group•New Berlin, WI

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Sumitomo Electric Carbide Manufacturing is a rapidly growing manufacturer of high performance carbide cutting tools that serves the Automotive, Agricultural and Construction, Oil and Gas, Aerospace and Medical Industries. We are looking for a Shipping Clerk to join our growing team. This role involves preparing orders for shipment, processing shipments according to company policies, creating necessary paperwork, and coordinating imports/exports. The position also includes assisting with package assembly and labeling, preparing packing slips, accurately packaging and labeling outgoing orders, and verifying material details. The Shipping Clerk will also provide basic support within production areas, accurately enter transactions into the computer system, maintain records, and prepare receiving and shipping documents. Responsibilities extend to restocking consumables, maintaining general housekeeping, and contributing to the organization, cleanliness, and safety of the facility. Additionally, the role involves verifying incoming products, receiving materials, inspecting and putting away incoming product and supplies, issuing and delivering materials to the shop floor, and addressing shipping and receiving inquiries. Collaboration with team members to optimize production processes and troubleshoot issues is expected, along with maintaining a positive and growth-oriented approach. The role also includes loading trucks, making shipping reports, and cross-training/backing up co-workers.

Requirements

Experience creating bill of lading and packing lists
UPS Worldship experience preferred
MS Excel skills preferred
Ability to work in a team environment and train others
Ability to work independently and self-motivating
Ability to read & follow verbal & written instructions
Ability to lift 50lbs repeatedly & stand for 100% of shift
Strong attention to detail
Strong basic math to calculate costs, verify quantities, and interpret documents
Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment to meet team expectations
Willingness to learn new skills and adapt to changing production needs
Positive “Can do” attitude

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of machine shop environment and operations preferred

Responsibilities

Prepare orders for freight, express or parcel post shipments in accordance with shipping practices and requirements.
Process shipment as specified in accordance with company policies and procedures.
Create associated paperwork (ie: Bill of Landing, packing lists and other shipment documents).
Coordinate imports/exports including preparing receipts, tracking shipments, and updating/verifying shipping schedule.
Assist in assembly and labeling of packages.
Prepares packing slips for all outbound customers.
Responsible for accurately packaging and labeling outgoing orders.
Checking quantity, type, size, part numbers, etc to properly identify materials.
Provide basic support within production areas as needed & other duties as assigned.
Accurately enters transactions into computer system, maintains records, and prepares receiving and shipping documents and reports.
Restock consumable items and maintain general housekeeping, clean production areas at the end of every shift & as needed.
Contribute to the organization, cleanliness, and safety of the facility.
Verify accuracy of incoming products.
Receive incoming materials checking to purchase orders or receiving slips.
Inspect and put away incoming product and supplies.
Issues and delivers material to the shop floor promptly.
Address shipping and receiving questions with internal staff and customers.
Collaborate with team members to optimize production processes and troubleshoot any issues that arise.
Maintain and promote an optimistic, positive, and growth-oriented approach to the job.
Load trucks.
Make shipping report.
Cross train and back up co-workers as required.