Shipping Clerk

Job Description

Pay Range DOE: $18.00

Work Schedule: Mon-Fri 7:30AM-3:30PM

JOB SUMMARY:

A shipping clerk prepares and processes outgoing shipments, verifies orders, packages and labels items, and arranges transportation to ensure timely and accurate delivery.

Job Duties:

• Package, label, and prepare goods for shipment according to company and carrier guidelines.
• Verify outgoing shipments using packing lists and shipping software.
• Print shipping labels with correct addresses and tracking information.
• Coordinate with shipping carriers to arrange pick-ups and deliveries.
• Inspect outgoing goods for damage or missing items.
• Maintain accurate logs of all incoming and outgoing shipments.
• Update inventory records and assist with cycle counts and audits.
• Use computer systems and software to record order details and update shipment statuses.
• Compile and prepare shipping and receiving reports for management.
• Receive, inspect, and register incoming shipments, checking for accuracy and damage.
• Distribute incoming mail and packages to the correct departments.
• Keep the warehouse and stockroom clean, organized, and properly cataloged.
• Monitor and replenish supplies as needed.
• Communicate with other departments, such as customer service and warehouse staff, to resolve issues.
• Troubleshoot and resolve any shipping or inventory issues that arise.
• Load and unload shipments from trucks.
• Operate equipment like forklifts and pallet jacks if required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Requirements:

• Proven material handling/forklift experience in a heavy manufacturing/machine shop setting, preferred
• Must be observant and pay strong attention to detail
• Must be deadline oriented
• Ability to lift 50-100 lbs
• Good math, communication, and comprehension skills required
• Forklift driving certification per OSHA standards

Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift up to 50-100 lbs. when required. While performing duties, employee is regularly required to stand, walk, twist, grasp, lift, and reach. Vision abilities require good close and distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Education:

• A High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Core Competencies:

• Communication, Level 1
• Customer Focus, Level 1
• Excellence, Level 1
• Knowledge and Skills, Level 1
• Teamwork, Level 1
• Trust, Level 1

Functional Competencies:

• Attention to Detail
• Concern for Safety, Level 1
• Time Management

Physical Requirements

Attachment to Job Description

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Guide to Physical Requirements:

• Continuously (5-8 hours)
• Frequently (3-4 hours)
• Occasionally (1-2 hours)
• Never

LIFTING: (as defined by ADA)

Heavy: 45 lbs & over - FREQUENTLY

Moderate: 15-44 lbs - CONTINUOUSLY

Light: 14 lbs & under - FREQUENTLY

CARRYING:

Heavy: 45 lbs & over - FREQUENTLY

Moderate: 15-44 lbs - FREQUENTLY

Light: 14 lbs & under - FREQUENTLY

PUSHING/PULLING - CONTINUOUSLY

REACHING:

Above Shoulder - FREQUENTLY

At Shoulder - FREQUENTLY

Below Shoulder - FREQUENTLY

TWISTING – OCCASSIONALLY

BENDING - FREQUENTLY

KNEELING/CRAWLING - OCCASSIONALLY

SQUAT - FREQUENTLY

CLIMBING:

Use of legs only (stairs) - OCCASSIONALLY

Use of arms & legs (ladders) - OCCASSIONALLY

HEARING - FREQUENTLY

VISION:

Visual, close – FREQUENTLY

Visual, distant - OCCASSIONALLY

Visual, depth perception - FREQUENTLY

HANDS/FINGERS:

Simple grasping - FREQUENTLY

Fine Manipulation - FREQUENTLY

Repetitive Movements - FREQUENTLY

WALKING - FREQUENTLY

STANDING – CONTINUOUSLY

SITTING - OCCASSIONALLY

SPEAKING - OCCASSIONALLY

OTHER, please describe -