Shipping Clerk

Job Summary:

The Shipping Clerk will manage shipping for trucks and reports to the Logistics Manager.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

· None.

Duties/Responsibilities:

· Verifies and records all items loaded for shipments.

· Carefully and accurately maintains shipping records.

· Maintains shipment data to ensure that customer orders are updated and that appropriate billing documents are provided to accounting or other associated departments as required.

· Notifies supervisor of major discrepancies, over-shipments, or substitutions.

· Prepares bills of lading and dray tickets for shipments.

· Works with carriers to set up shipments/appointments

· Completes information on damage claims for in-transit damage.

· Performs other clerical duties.

Required Skills/Abilities:

· Basic understanding of shipping, dock, and warehouse procedures.

· Good organizational skills and attention to detail.

· Proficient with Microsoft Excel and inventory software to maintain records, input data, and create reports.

Education and Experience:

· High school diploma or equivalent required. Some College a Plus

· State motor vehicle operator’s permit for operation of forklift preferred.

Physical Requirements:

· Must be able to traverse distribution warehouse and access a variety of storage spaces and shelving units by stretching, squatting, and reaching.

· Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at a time.

· Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions and temperatures in the warehouse and on the loading dock.