Shipping Clerk

Senneca Holdings • Woodbury, MN

12d • Onsite

About The Position

We are searching for an experienced Shipping Clerk at our Woodbury, Minnesota facility. As the Shipping and Receiving Clerk, you will be responsible for the movement of goods in and out of a multi-shift operation. You will need to manage the flow of goods in order to keep production running smoothly and to keep material movement as efficient as possible.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in managing forklift drivers, establishing an excellent safety record, and effectively managing labor costs in the process.
• Excellent team building skills are a must have as well – we want an engaged and cohesive team handling our clients’ goods.
• Being a stickler for details is also a must have in this role as material movement accuracy is critical.
• You must be a team player
• 1+ years’ experience in warehousing, shipping and receiving, dock operations.

Nice To Haves

• Exceptional detail orientation and problem-solving skills; persistence and perseverance to find the answer.
• Strong ability to effectively build both internal and external relationships to ensure optimal service to customers.
• Experience working with warehousing operations system.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, you must be able to effectively assert yourself when needed.

Responsibilities

• Studies shipping notices, bills of lading, invoices, orders, and other records to determine shipping priorities, work assignments, and shipping methods required to meet shipping and receiving schedules, utilizing knowledge of shipping procedures, routes, and rates.
• Assists with incoming and outgoing shipping activities to ensure accuracy, completeness, and condition of shipments.
• Determines space requirements and position of shipment in boxcars and trucks and lays out position of shipment.
• Inspects loading operations to ensure compliance with shipping specifications, and seals loaded boxcars and truck doors.
• Inspects material handling equipment for defects and notifies maintenance personnel or contacts outside service facility for repair.
• Directs movement of shipments from shipping and receiving platform to storage and work areas.
• Posts weight and shipping charges.
• Prepares bills of lading.
• May assist workers in shipping and receiving activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed