Shipping Clerk
About The Position
Performs tasks associated with the shipping of materials. Schedules Company trucks, coordinates in-bound carrier schedules, communicates truck arrival, order preparation, etc. with Warehouse personnel, prepares bill of ladings, handles secondary dispatch of drivers, communicates schedule and order issues to Sales department. Responsible for data entry associated with shipments including order closing, dispatch, etc. Prepares outbound material loads, coordinates with Operations staff to optimize shipping and inter-department efficiencies, assists in training staff as needed, and takes an active role in various department and inter-department projects including but not limited to process improvement, etc.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Reliable, on time be ready to work daily.
- Must have an eye for detail and be able to multi-task without hesitation.
- Minimum of 2 years in shipping department or related applicable experience.
- Must be proficient with personal computers, word processing, spreadsheets, database, e-mail, and other related software.
Nice To Haves
- Previous customer service experience and knowledge of Lean and Kaizen principles preferred.
Responsibilities
- Schedules Company trucks
- Coordinates in-bound carrier schedules
- Communicates truck arrival, order preparation, etc. with Warehouse personnel
- Prepares bill of ladings
- Handles secondary dispatch of drivers
- Communicates schedule and order issues to Sales department
- Responsible for data entry associated with shipments including order closing, dispatch, etc.
- Prepares outbound material loads
- Coordinates with Operations staff to optimize shipping and inter-department efficiencies
- Assists in training staff as needed
- Takes active role in various department and inter-department projects including but not limited to process improvement, etc.
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Employee Assistance Program
- Life Insurance and Disability
- 401K with up to a 3.5% match
- Safety bonus of up to $0.60 an hour paid quarterly based on branch safety goals
- Career development opportunities
- Paid vacation, sick and holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
