Shipping Clerk

Smithfield Foods • Tar Heel, NC

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Shipping Clerk is responsible for verifying and keeping records on incoming and outgoing shipments and prepares items for shipment. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED), required.
• Ability to perform basic math functions including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Computer skills including experience with Microsoft Office, SAP and other office equipment.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast paced setting and effectively work in a team environment.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.
• May be required to work long hours, holidays and weekends.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working in a Shipping environment where processing of customer orders was completed, preferred.
• General knowledge of shipping procedures, a plus.
• Ability to operate a forklift, preferred.
• Bilingual, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handles a wide variety of paperwork including purchase orders, return authorizations, delivery notes and other shipping documents.
• Reviews all delivery notes for special instructions and highlights them for material handlers.
• Directs movement of shipments from shipping and receiving platforms to storage and work areas.
• Prepares all special labels for customer orders.
• Provides information to customer service representatives when requested.
• Help ensures proper storage, inventory and security of all product stocks.
• Schedules inbound and outbound loads.
• Maintains a log of inbound and outbound commercial vehicles.
• Provides timely and professional communication with carriers, 3rd party logistics companies and internal/external customers.
• Maintains appropriate records, files and documentation.
• Resolves routine problems.
• Utilizes SAP to print pick lists, confirm and post orders, and determine order information such as carrier, ship date, pro numbers, etc.
• Ensures orders are shipped in time to arrive by customers requested delivery date.
• Acts as a backup to other office personnel, when necessary.
• Works with the internal customers to document and track carrier issues.
• Utilizes continuous improvement mindset, assists in identifying opportunities to improve processes.
• Maintains a clean, sanitary and safe work area.

Benefits

• Smithfield is proud to offer robust, flexible and affordable benefit plans and programs to support our team members and their loved ones, and with out-of-pocket costs, on average, 20 percent less than plans offered by other employers.
• Beyond our medical plans, our Be Well programs offer tools and resources to enhance your quality of life, at no additional cost.
• These programs are uniquely tailored to our Smithfield team and provide support for elective surgeries, weight loss, mental health, cancer, kidney disease, diabetes, smoking cessation, asthma, maternity management and more.
• Our company invests in your future.
• We offer comprehensive training and professional development programs designed to help you reach your full potential.
• Our partnership with GUILD supports your continuing education with tuition assistance covering English language learning and various certificate programs, while our leadership development initiatives nurture high-potential talent.
• For those looking to build specialized skills, we offer apprenticeship programs that combine hands-on experience with focused learning.
• We also offer unique benefits like our Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children.
• Smithfield’s Education Reimbursement Program provides financial reimbursement to team members who want to further their formal education by obtaining a GED/High School Equivalency (HSE) Diploma or by pursuing an academic degree at an accredited college or university that is not a Guild learning partner.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees