Shipping Clerk

ALTEK ELECTRONICS•Torrington, CT

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Shipping Clerk plays a critical role in ensuring the efficient and accurate processing of outgoing shipments within a warehouse or distribution center. This position is responsible for coordinating the preparation, packaging, and dispatch of orders to meet customer requirements and delivery schedules. The Shipping Clerk must maintain meticulous records of all shipments, verify the accuracy of orders, and ensure compliance with company policies and safety regulations. By effectively managing shipping documentation and utilizing warehouse equipment, the Shipping Clerk helps to minimize errors and delays, contributing to overall customer satisfaction. This role requires strong organizational skills and attention to detail to support smooth logistics operations and maintain inventory accuracy.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience in a warehouse or shipping/receiving environment.
Familiarity with operating powered industrial vehicles
Basic computer skills to handle shipping documentation and inventory systems.
Ability to lift and move heavy objects safely and follow safety protocols.
Operation of electric pallet jacks are essential for accurately tracking inventory and moving goods efficiently within the warehouse.
Proficiency in shipping and receiving processes ensures that orders are prepared correctly and dispatched on time, reducing errors and delays.
Order filling and order picking skills are used daily to select and prepare items for shipment according to customer orders.
General warehouse knowledge supports safe handling of materials and adherence to operational procedures.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of shipping regulations and carrier requirements.
Experience with order filling and order picking processes.
Forklift certification or additional warehouse equipment operation training.
Strong communication skills to coordinate effectively with team members and carriers.
Forklift operation and knowledge of shipping regulations enhance the ability to manage complex shipments and improve overall workflow.

Responsibilities

Examine contents and compare with records, such as manifests, invoices, or orders, to verify accuracy of outgoing shipment.
Prepare documents, such as work orders, bills of lading, and shipping orders to route materials.
Determine shipping method for materials, using knowledge of shipping procedures and rates.
Record shipment data for reporting, accounting, and recordkeeping purposes.
Contact carrier representative to make arrangements and to issue instructions for shipping and delivery of materials.
Confer and correspond with establishment representatives to rectify problems, such as damages, shortages, and non-conformance to specifications.
Requisition and store shipping materials and supplies to maintain inventory of stock.
Pack, seal, label, and affix postage to prepare materials for shipping, using work devices such as hand tools, power tools, and postage meter.
Actively participates in quality initiatives by participating in problem solving, process improvements and performance measurements.
Responsible for understanding & following company, and or manufacturing guidelines/procedures
Responsible for following established safety rules & 6S