Shipping Clerk

Gal Manufacturing, a Vantage Elevation Company•New York, NY

4d•$20 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The Shipping Clerk supports accurate and timely processing of outbound freight shipments at GAL Manufacturing. Reporting to the Traffic Manager, the role reviews outbound orders in the V9 ERP system, verifies order and material information, prepares shipping documentation, enters shipment details into carrier and client portals, and maintains accurate shipping records. The clerk works with internal departments to resolve discrepancies, follow up on outstanding shipment matters, and ensure outbound orders are processed correctly. The position is based in an in-person manufacturing and warehouse environment, with regular exposure to production activities, shipping operations, material-handling equipment, moving machinery, forklifts, varying temperatures, noise, and dust. Employees must follow company safety policies, OSHA regulations, and required PPE requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Minimum of 1–2 years of experience in shipping, receiving, warehouse, or distribution operations.
Experience with forklifts and other industrial truck operations.
Proficiency with warehouse management systems, ERP systems, shipping software, or inventory management software.
Ability to accurately prepare and process shipping documents, packing slips, purchase orders, and shipping labels.
Experience verifying inbound and outbound shipments for quantity, quality, and accuracy against supporting documentation.
Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office (Outlook and Excel) and data entry.
Ability to identify discrepancies in shipments, inventory, and documentation and resolve issues promptly.
Ability to follow company safety policies, OSHA regulations, and required PPE requirements.
Ability to frequently stand, walk, bend, stoop, reach, and perform repetitive movements.
Ability to regularly lift, carry, push, and pull materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to safely operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment, with the visual acuity and manual dexterity needed to inspect, label, and move materials accurately.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

Review and process outbound orders in V9, verifying order details, quantities, shipping terms, delivery addresses, and billing information.
Verify material quantities physically and against V9, customer orders, and shipping documentation.
Prepare Bills of Lading, packing slips, shipping labels, and other required outbound shipping documents.
Enter shipment information into carrier portals, including CH Robinson and other client-specific transportation platforms.
Use Excel reports and internal tracking tools to review orders ready for shipment and monitor outbound freight.
Identify, label, and mark crates to support material identification and shipment traceability.
Inspect materials for visible damage or discrepancies before shipment and promptly report concerns to management.
Follow up on outbound shipments, outstanding documentation, emails, and other shipping-related matters.
Coordinate with Sales, Planning, Production, and Shipping to resolve discrepancies and shipment-related questions.
Maintain accurate shipping records, documentation, and transaction history in V9 and other applicable systems.
Identify, document, and communicate discrepancies involving order information, quantities, shipping documentation, material identification, and shipment details.
Maintain a clean, organized, and orderly assigned work area while following company policies and health and safety requirements.
Monitor shipping supplies and notify management when replenishment is required.
Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.