Shipping Clerk

Premier Press•Portland, OR

17h•$20•Onsite

About The Position

Premier Press is one of the largest creative production companies on the West Coast, working with some of the most recognizable brands from around the world. If you’re someone who’s a self-starter, detail oriented and motivated to learn, this could be a great opportunity to work at an exciting and growing company. Visit our website to see our great work! http://www.premierpress.com Top awards include: PPAI Greatest Companies to Work For 2025 Winners of 12 Print Excellence Awards in 2025 Winners of 11 Print Excellence Awards in 2024 Our Mission: Bring order to the chaos of creative production and distribution, making it easy to bring your brand to life. Our Vision: Create a world free from dull marketing. Our Values: · Go Beyond · Discover New Ways & Ideas · Respect Ourselves, Each Other, and Our Community · Deliver the Best Client Experience Job Title: Shipping Clerk Classification: Full-Time, non-exempt Hourly Rate: $19.50 or higher DOE Reports to: Shipping Manager Schedule: Monday - Friday, 10am-7pm (hours may vary depending on workload) Location: In-Office (no remote), 5000 N Basin Ave. Portland, OR 97217 Benefits Health insurance (100% employer-paid premiums) Basic Life Insurance (employer paid) Dental & Vision Insurance (low-cost premium) Employee Assistance Program Mass-Transit Reimbursement Program helps employees save on commuting costs 401k with annual profit sharing Paid Time Off, increases with tenure Paid Holidays On-the-Job training w/growth opportunities Requirements General Summary: The Shipping Clerk is responsible for accurate packaging, labeling, and shipping daily orders while coordinating with internal teams and external carriers to ensure on-time delivery. This role requires strong attention to detail, effective communication, and the ability to pivot quickly in a fast-moving environment. Responsibilities include preparing freight and parcel shipments, maintaining departmental supplies, performing basic quality control, supporting receiving operations, and assisting with dispatching drivers as needed. Training is provided for forklift operation, pallet jacks, and PackSize machine.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or relevant experience.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.
Basic computer and email skills.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally, and perform physical demands described below.
Consistent and dependable attendance.
Flexibility to support the team by covering early mornings, evenings, and weekends as needed.

Nice To Haves

Shipping/Receiving background
Customer service
Warehouse environment
Dispatching experience is a plus, but not required
Detail-orientated
Strong computer skills
Excellent customer service
Exceptional written and verbal communication
Great problem-solving skills
Works well with others
Ability to use sound, independent judgment
Collaborative, Team Focused
Multitask and prioritize responsibilities effectively
Flexible, able to work on other job duties and extra hours when needed

Responsibilities

Shipping daily orders within internal system
Determine proper packing requirements to ensure the safe handling of products and meeting customer specifications.
Package material according to established procedures.
Load trucks.
Coordinate & estimate shipments with freight and parcel carriers
Coordinate Federal Express and UPS shipments.
Organize and maintain all supplies for the department, re-ordering as needed.
Serves as back-up support for receiving clerk as needed
Assist in dispatching company drivers in a way to optimize the customer’s experience
Follow and comply with all safety and work rules and regulations.
Maintain departmental housekeeping standards.
Other duties.