SHIPPING
About The Position
Position Summary The primary function of the Shipping Clerk is to verify and keep records on outgoing shipments and prepare items for shipment by performing various duties to meet quality and productivity standards. Duties & Responsibilities Support the shipment of goods and supplies to be used for sale to the Company’s customer base. Schedule pick-ups by carrier specified on customer’s purchase order. Maintain adequate supply of shipping materials at all times. Prepare warehouse orders for shipping to ensure timely and accurate delivery. Refer discrepancies to supervisor and make recommendations as to appropriate action. Route orders according to procedure. Load trucks after routes are created. Maintain the work area and equipment in clean and orderly condition and follow prescribed safety regulations. Determine method of shipment, utilizing knowledge of shipping procedures, route and rates. Assist as needed and as requested with Receiving and Production duties; cross training will be provided.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED and one year of warehouse experience
- Ability to read English, add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
- Ability to work well in a team environment
- Ability to interpret an extensive variety of instructions, both oral and written
- Must be able to operate a forklift, Order Picker and Bendi
- Basic computer skills (proficiency in Microsoft Excel preferred)
- Strive to do the right thing by displaying trust and integrity
- Embody the principles of servant leadership, even in a non-people management role, by putting the needs of others first, valuing diverse perspectives by sincerely appreciating and considering others’ opinions and ideas and demonstrating a positive and humble attitude
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and on a team; ability to lead, execute and/or delegate as needed, while also collaborating with others to get the job done
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships at every level of the organization; invest in building relationships with the Field Operations and Field Support Center team members
- Help champion an inclusive working environment; empower others to bring their full selves to the workplace; celebrate, welcome, and value the different backgrounds and experiences that make up our workforce; recognize that all team members are valued, regardless of race, background, tenure, or title
- Ability to self-manage, show initiative, be proactive, and drive results
- Communicate professionally, both verbally and in writing to coworkers and customers
- Must be able to problem solve and prioritize tasks
- Must be able to manage stress depending on tasks
- Must be able to multitask
- Must be able to receive information
- Must be able to quickly communicate solutions if problems occur
- Must be able to demonstrate a high degree of sound judgement and initiative
Responsibilities
- Verify and keep records on outgoing shipments
- Prepare items for shipment
- Support the shipment of goods and supplies
- Schedule pick-ups by carrier
- Maintain adequate supply of shipping materials
- Prepare warehouse orders for shipping
- Refer discrepancies to supervisor
- Route orders according to procedure
- Load trucks after routes are created
- Maintain the work area and equipment in clean and orderly condition
- Follow prescribed safety regulations
- Determine method of shipment
- Assist as needed and as requested with Receiving and Production duties
Benefits
- Competitive weekly/bi-weekly pay
- Discretionary bonuses
- 401(k) with company match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Paid time off (vacation, sick, volunteer, holidays, birthday, floating)
- Medical/dental/vision
- Flexible spending accounts
- Company-paid life and short-term disability
- Optional long-term disability, and additional life insurance
- Competitive salaries for all team members paid weekly
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with company matching
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Paid Vacation, Sick Time, Holidays, Birthday, and Floating Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
- Flexible and Dependent Care Spending Accounts
- Company paid Life insurance and Short-Term Disability
- Additional Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability also offered
- Safety Program with Bonuses for our Drivers
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
