Seasonal Shipping Clerk - Full-time / Part-time

Job Summary: The Shipping Clerk / Logistics Dispatcher plays a critical administrative role in ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant outbound and inter-site shipments. This position serves as the coordination hub between warehouse operations, transportation providers, customer service, and internal systems. The role requires strong attention to detail, disciplined execution, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced distribution environment. This position builds on proven, traditional shipping practices while supporting a modern, technology-enabled logistics operation.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required; associate degree preferred
• 2+ years of experience in shipping, logistics, dispatch, or warehouse administration 
• Strong working knowledge of WMS/and or TMS systems
• Preferred working experience in a distribution center, warehouse, or manufacturing environment 
• Experience working with ERP systems (ex. Sage, SAP, or Oracle)
• Prior exposure to carrier management or freight coordination 
• Familiarity with intersite transfers, plant shipping, or 3PL coordination preferably 

Skills/Abilities:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Teams) 
• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy 
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment 

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

 Shipping & Dispatch Coordination

• Build, release, and dispatch outbound and intersite shipments in the WMS/TMS
• Schedule carrier pickups and coordinate dock appointments
• Ensure accurate shipment documentation (BOLs, labels, packing lists)
• Confirm loads are properly tendered, dispatched, and closed in systems

Administrative & System Support

• Maintain accurate shipment data across WMS, TMS, and ERP platforms
• Validate shipment details including quantities, weights, and destinations
• Resolve shipment discrepancies, delays, and exceptions
• Support daily shipping reports, dashboards, and KPI tracking

Communication & Cross-Functional Support

• Serve as a primary communication link between warehouse, transportation, and customer service teams
• Provide real-time status updates on shipments and exceptions
• Escalate issues promptly with clear facts and proposed next steps
• Support intersite and plant-to-DC movements as required

Compliance, Accuracy & Continuous Improvement

• Ensure all shipments meet safety, customer, and regulatory requirements
• Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions
• Identify process gaps and recommend improvements
• Support audits, inventory controls, and documentation accuracy

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit, stand, and walk throughout the workday
• Occasional extended hours to support peak shipping activity

About the Company: 

SBM Life Science is dedicated to reconnecting people with nature through our products and solutions. The US Headquarters is in Cary, NC, which is home to both the Bioadvanced and Natria product lines that are designed to beautify gardens while minimizing harm to the environment. We foster a collaborative culture that emphasizes continuous improvement and growth. Our product solutions are renowned for their effectiveness and quality, accompanying the consumer throughout the season to care for, cultivate, maintain, and beautify their garden and protect their living space. As a company dedicated to innovative solutions that harmonize nature with science, we are committed to making a positive impact.

Compensation & Benefits:

We offer a competitive salary, bonus incentives, and comprehensive benefits package including Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, 401K + Match, Paid Time Off and 14+ Paid Holidays, etc.