Shipping Clerk

Position Summary:

• This role performs a variety of operations connected with the shipment of products.  Verify and keep records of outgoing shipments and prepare items for shipping.  Compare identifying information and counts, weights or measure item to verify against invoices, orders or other records. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assemble cardboard containers.
• Pack items per order supplement or special customer requirements.
• Insert items into container, using spacers, fillers, protective passing or using Instapak Foaming Machine.
• Bind cartons using tape shooter.
• Stamp, stencil or glue identifying information and shipping instructions onto crates or containers.
• Post weights, shipping charges and affix postage.
• Operate tier-lift truck, forklift truck or use hand truck to move, convey or hoist shipments from packing area to shipping platform.
• Bind containers with metal tape, suing strapping machine.
• Perform electronic inventory transactions to pull orders to ship.
• Navigate to and update customer portals as required daily.
• Prepare and type shipping and related documents, such as waybills, express delivery forms and government DD250 forms.
• Must have the ability to operate forklifts in a safe manner throughout the facility.
• Maintain and organize the work area to assure safe working conditions and support daily visual flow management guidelines.
• Perform, as assigned, other similar or related duties.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to use UPS/Fed-Ex transactions terminals
• Precise and effective phone communication skills
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Self-Starter
• Ability to learn and apply new skills
• Accuracy important (systems transactions)
• Ability to interact with truck vendors

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED Certificate and equivalent experience (On the Job Training)
• PC with Windows, Oracle or Database experience is required
• Fluency in English Required

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged sitting, standing, and core-body movement required
• Ability to safely lift up to 70lbs, team lift over 70lbs required