About This Role
Working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, the Shipping Clerk coordinates daily outbound shipments, prepares all necessary documentation, and ensures that shipments reach their destinations. This role involves investigating and correcting any discrepancies and working closely with warehouse and material handling teams.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and process daily outbound shipments, working closely with warehouse and material handling teams
- Prepare and verify shipping documentation for courier, LTL, live loads, customs, and international shipments
- Check drivers in and out and maintain accurate shipping and receiving records
- Verify quantities, part numbers, orders, and shipment details to ensure accuracy
- Coordinate with Customer Service, Logistics, and other internal departments regarding shipment requirements and delivery schedules
- Investigate and resolve shipping discrepancies, inquiries, and documentation issues
- Ensure shipments are processed accurately and on schedule
- Enter and maintain shipment information and records using computer-based systems
- Follow established procedures and support compliance with ISO 9001 quality standards
- Identify and communicate product, process, or quality concerns through established procedures
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized shipping area
- Follow all company safety, quality, and operational policies
- Perform other shipping and logistics duties as required
Requirements
- 3–5 years of shipping, logistics, or shipping clerk experience in a manufacturing environment
- Strong hands-on knowledge of shipping and freight processes
- Experience preparing documentation for courier, LTL, live loads, customs, and international shipments
- Comfortable working with shipping paperwork, orders, part numbers, and quantities where accuracy is critical
- Strong computer skills, including data entry and the ability to learn shipping/ERP systems
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple shipments and deadlines
- Strong communication and customer service skills when dealing with drivers, customers, carriers, and internal departments
- Good basic math skills and strong attention to detail
- Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a team
- Reliable attendance, positive attitude, and strong work ethic
- Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Nice to have:
- Valid external forklift (tow motor) license and operating experience
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