Shipping Clerk

Dodge Industrial•Bishopville, SC

18d

About The Position

The Shipping Clerk verifies outgoing shipments against manifests, invoices, orders, and other records; prepares shipping documents; records shipment information; selects shipping methods; and coordinates truck shipments through customer portals. The role also moves, packs, seals, labels, and prepares materials for shipment, maintains shipping-supply inventory, and coordinates with carriers and establishment representatives to resolve shipping issues. The position requires effective communication with employees at all levels of the plant and may require work during the week and on weekends to meet production needs. Overtime during the week and some weekend work may be required.

Requirements

Ability to work with and communicate effectively with employees at all levels in the plant.
Ability to obtain information, communicate with supervisors and coworkers, and maintain constructive working relationships.
Ability to perform administrative tasks, maintain information files, and process paperwork.
Ability to use computers and computer systems to enter data or process information.
Ability to make decisions, solve problems, analyze information and data, and apply critical thinking.
Active listening, reading comprehension, speaking, and written communication skills.
Mathematical ability to solve problems.
Ability to monitor performance and take corrective action.
Availability to work overtime during the week and some weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

Examine packages and compare them with manifests, invoices, orders, or other records to verify outgoing shipment accuracy.
Prepare bills of lading, shipping orders, and other documents to route materials.
Record shipment data, including weight, charges, damages, and discrepancies, for reporting, accounting, and recordkeeping.
Determine shipping methods using knowledge of shipping procedures, routes, and rates.
Schedule truck shipments using customer portals.
Deliver or route materials to departments using devices such as hand trucks, conveyors, or sorting bins.
Pack, seal, label, and affix postage to materials using hand tools, power tools, and postage meters.
Communicate with establishment representatives to resolve damages, shortages, and specification discrepancies.
Requisition and store shipping materials and supplies to maintain inventory.
Contact carrier representatives to arrange and provide instructions for shipping and delivery.
Work as needed, including during the week and on weekends, to ensure production needs are met.