Shipping Clerk (Freezer) 1st shift

Work at Simmons•Van Buren, AR

About The Position

The Shipping Clerk is responsible for accurately billing orders, checking drivers in and releasing them with the appropriate paperwork, and assisting with shipping products. The role verifies load documentation and diagrams for billing, works with the supervisor and QA to release loads, generates bills of lading, completes forms and database entries, and gathers information for reports. It also maintains communication about trailer issues and shortage requests, coordinates trailer movements with shuttle drivers, keeps the schedule and lot layout current, and may schedule receiving and inbound appointments. As a team member, the Shipping Clerk contributes to the development and implementation of team concepts, programs, and policies; coordinates work to support B.E.S.T. practices; attends team meetings; and helps identify and resolve issues affecting team cohesiveness. The position also supports Simmons’ operating systems, including quality, security, office environment, and company policies, and performs other duties as needed to support business objectives. The role requires working on one’s feet during shifts and may involve bending, squatting, stooping, working in elevated areas, and climbing stairs and ladders. The employee must be able to lift or move 3–20 pound bags of product at waist level and work in a cool, wet, and noisy environment. Required protective equipment includes a head covering, ear plugs, skid-resistant steel-toe shoes, and other equipment as needed or required.

Requirements

Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
Must possess basic math skills.
Must be able to use a ten key by touch.
Must be proficient in using a computer, including spreadsheets.
Must be able to work on feet during shifts.
Must be able to bend, squat, stoop, work in elevated areas, and climb stairs and ladders.
Must be able to lift or move 3–20 pound bags of product at waist level.
Must be able to work in a cool, wet, and noisy environment.
Must use a head covering, ear plugs, skid-resistant steel-toe shoes, and other protective equipment as needed or required.
Must have the ability to make sound decisions and communicate effectively with others and the leadership team.

Nice To Haves

Prior inventory experience.
Experience in a warehouse or food production environment.
High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Verify load documentation and diagrams for accuracy and billing purposes.
Partner with the supervisor and QA to assist with releasing loads.
Generate bills of lading based on documentation and load diagrams.
Complete load information on appropriate forms and databases.
Collect and print necessary shipping and receiving paperwork.
Collect information to produce reports and perform data entry.
Ensure drivers have proper paperwork before loads are released.
Determine when pre-shipment is needed.
Maintain information and communication regarding trailer issues and shortage requests or releases.
Notify shuttle drivers when trailers need to be pulled or placed at the dock.
Keep the schedule and lot layout up to date.
Schedule receiving and inbound appointments when needed.
Participate in team development, communication, implementation of team concepts, programs, and policies, and appropriate team meetings.
Coordinate work to support B.E.S.T. practices and help identify and resolve issues affecting team cohesiveness.
Support and maintain familiarity with Simmons’ operating systems, including quality, security, office environment, and company policies.
Perform other duties as necessary in support of business objectives.