Shipping Clerk

Polaris•Battle Ground, WA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs various shipping duties accurately and efficiently to help meet and exceed on-time shipping, shipping accuracy, and shipping efficiency goals.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED Required
Basic computer skills – experience with AS400, Excel, Word, Outlook, SharePoint, UPS Worldship desired
Communication skills – ability to communicate and work well with others
Accuracy-minded and detail-oriented
Must be able to prioritize workload, work under pressure, and meet deadlines
Must be able to operate a forklift safely indoors and outdoors
Previous shipping experience desired
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. Visa sponsorship will not be provided.
To qualify for this position, former employees must be eligible for rehire, and current employees must be in good standing.

Nice To Haves

experience with AS400, Excel, Word, Outlook, SharePoint, UPS Worldship desired
Previous shipping experience desired

Responsibilities

Packs a wide range of products using proper shipping materials and techniques to ensure all items are protected during shipping for both domestic and international shipments.
Identifies orders that require priority shipping and utilizes most appropriate cost-effective methods (NDA, Ground, FTL, etc.).
Assists with picking orders, stacking product on pallets, wrapping pallets, applying shipping labels, loading trucks, kitting, and pick zone replenishment process.
Communicates with other departments regarding challenges affecting the shipping department, priority shipments, or shipped products.
Processes orders accurately and in a timely manner using shipping software, generating required documentation for the selected shipping method.
Follows forklift and powered pallet jack safety procedures including but not limited to pre-trip, proper charging, operating, and warehouse barricading.
Puts and picks pallets from warehouse racking using a forklift.
Partners with logistics and other departments on carrier changes, late pickups, and troubleshooting problems.
Assists other departments with one-time shipping needs, including ensuring proper documentation is completed, including any hazmat declarations.
Assists with truck unloading and storing parts in appropriate locations.
Monitors and documents shipping errors.
Creates and sends Daily Shipping Summary Report.
Follows all company protocols, attendance policies, HR requirements, and safety procedures.
Maintains a safe, clean working environment.
Sends advanced shipping notice to customers who require them, providing necessary information on the pending shipment using EDI, spreadsheets, or e-mail.
Schedules pickups when necessary, including full truck and LTL pickups, providing all necessary shipping documentation, communicating delivery details to the customer when and logging relevant information.
Documents current processes and suggests process improvements.
Maintains and updates data and records in shipping software, coordinating with other teams when necessary.
Invoices orders, producing all necessary packing slips, shipping labels, package identification labels, and documentation as required by customer, order type, and shipping method.
Miscellaneous duties as assigned by the supervisor.