Shipping Clerk
About The Position
The Shipping Clerk coordinates and manages the flow of products from the warehouse to customers, helping ensure timely deliveries and communication among internal departments, shipping carriers, and customers. The role includes processing outgoing small-parcel shipments, managing shipping documentation and labels, and supporting freight shipments. The employee identifies hazardous packages requiring additional handling and ensures required documentation is prepared for Hazcomm shipments. The position is based at the Corporate Headquarters in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and is listed as a first-shift role.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Strongly preferred: 6 months to 1 year of experience in a shipping role in a fast-paced warehouse or distribution environment.
- Experience managing freight shipments and bills of lading.
- Experience scheduling small-parcel carriers using TRS.
- Detail-oriented and organized, with strong multitasking skills and the ability to meet daily deadlines.
- Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos; write simple correspondence; and effectively present information in one-on-one and small-group situations.
- Ability to communicate and follow instructions related to safety, quality, and performance.
- Ability to perform basic arithmetic and calculate rates, ratios, and percentages, and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
- Ability to use common-sense reasoning to follow written or oral instructions and address problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
- Proficiency with warehouse management software and Microsoft Office or equivalent systems; experience using Microsoft Outlook and Excel is required.
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including frequently lifting or moving up to 50 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- Forklift or warehouse equipment certification; if not certified, willingness to learn is preferred.
- Previous Hazcomm training.
Responsibilities
- Process outgoing small-parcel shipments using the Warehouse Management System (Manhattan), Endicia Postage Suite, FedEx Ship Manager, UPS WorldShip, and other small-parcel carrier programs.
- Examine outgoing shipments to ensure they meet specifications.
- Identify and sort small-parcel shipping labels by carrier.
- Identify hazardous packages that require additional handling or processing.
- Prepare proper shipping documentation for Hazcomm shipments.
- Load trucks as required.
- Create bills of lading (BOLs).
- Attach shipping labels to packed cartons as required.
- Coordinate shipping schedules and communicate with internal departments, carriers, and customers.
- Resolve shipping issues and help ensure shipments comply with regulations.
- Uphold Jay Group's core values.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
