Shipping Clerk

Imerys • Sylacauga, AL

20d • Onsite

About The Position

The Company Imerys is the world’s leading supplier of mineral-based specialty solutions for the industry with €3.4 billion in revenue and 12,300 employees in 40 countries in 2025. The Group offers high value-added and functional solutions to a wide range of industries and fast-growing markets such as solutions for the energy transition and sustainable construction, as well as natural solutions for consumer goods. Imerys draws on its understanding of applications, technological knowledge, and expertise in material science to deliver solutions which contribute essential properties to customers’ products and their performance. As part of its commitment to responsible development, Imerys promotes environmentally friendly products and processes in addition to supporting its customers in their decarbonization efforts. Imerys is listed on Euronext Paris (France) with the ticker symbol NK.PA. The Position Shipping Clerk Job Summary Department: Packaging & Shipping Reports to: Packaging & Shipping Supervisor Purpose of Position: To communicate with customer truck drivers and arrange for loading of trucks. Prioritize dock times, assign lot numbers and allocate inventory to bulk and bag shipments as needed. Conduct final inspection of trucks and prepare all shipping documents.

Requirements

• The job also requires the ability to read and write and perform basic math at the high school level.
• Verbal communication skills with listening and comprehension skills are required.
• Must be able to qualify as a forklift operator.
• Communication skills including verbal, non-verbal skills, listening, understanding verbal instructions, consulting with others, interpersonal skills, team working, ability to assist others, coordinate, compare, manipulate, set-up skills and ability to operate equipment Safely.
• Operation of Forklift and Front-end Loader.
• Using Truck Scales correctly.
• Twisting, kneeling, sitting for periods of time.
• Climbing on and off equipment.
• Walking, talking, signaling, hearing, seeing, color differentiation, and attention to details.

Nice To Haves

• Previous forklift driving and equipment operation experience in a production or warehouse environment is desirable.
• Previous experience with the Cardinal System and general computer skills are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with customer truck drivers.
• Assign lot numbers and allocate inventory for bulk and bag shipments as needed.
• Assign trucks to loading docks and prioritize loading.
• Conduct pre-shipment inspection of bag trucks.
• Prepare all shipping documents for trucks including using Ross, Cardinal and IFS software.
• Conduct final inspection of bag trucks.
• Seal all bag trucks before departure.
• Inspect incoming freight and sign for receipt.
• Generate master shipping sheets from the computer daily.
• Communicate with the transportation department, other shipping clerks and customer service on shipping details.
• Communicate with customer truck dispatchers on shipment status.
• Maintain shipment records as assigned.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the leader or designate.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Conduct daily inspection of the work area and report conditions as required.
• Operate forklift as required.
• Load Bag Trucks as required
• Enter Work Orders in IFS
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED