Shipping Clerk - 1st Shift

The AMES Companies, Inc.•Dickinson Township, PA

62d•Onsite

About The Position

The Shipping Clerk on 1st Shift coordinates and processes outbound shipments, ensuring products are shipped accurately and on time. The role prepares, reviews, and maintains required shipping documentation, verifies shipment details, and supports compliance with company policies and transportation regulations. The position is based at the AMES Companies distribution center in Carlisle, Pennsylvania.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or three months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
Ability to read and comprehend instructions and write correspondence.
Legally authorized to work in the United States; the company does not currently sponsor immigration visas for this role.

Responsibilities

Coordinate, build, route, and dispatch outbound shipments in accordance with customer requirements and delivery schedules.
Serve as a primary contact for internal and external customers regarding order status, shipment requests, and transportation inquiries.
Monitor outbound shipments to ensure timely carrier pickups and communicate shipment updates to Customer Service and Sales.
Process shipment billing and accurately scan, file, and maintain transportation documentation.
Manage trailer and driver check-in and check-out procedures and keep accurate arrival and departure records.
Schedule and coordinate carrier pickup appointments based on customer requirements, carrier availability, and shipping deadlines.
Maintain shipment, inventory, and transportation records in Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and other operational software.
Support the efficient movement of trailer and truck traffic within the facility.
Follow company safety policies and procedures, including proper use of required personal protective equipment (PPE).
Maintain an organized work area and communicate effectively between shifts.
Support task desk operations, including generating packing lists, releasing work assignments, and completing related administrative tasks.
Develop, review, and update customer-specific standard operating procedures and best-practice documentation.
Assist with logistics, transportation, other duties, special projects, and warehouse operations as needed.
Follow company policies, procedures, and operational best practices to ensure compliance and service excellence.