POSITION SUMMARY: The Shipping Clerk is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of shipping activities.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Print and review list of materials scheduled for shipping on a daily basis.
- Construct boxes and utilize pick lists to gather necessary items from the warehouse.
- Package orders for shipment ensuring packaging is professional in appearance and packaged properly to ensure safe arrival to customer; complete checklist verifying that all items are included in shipment.
- Disperse packages to the proper shipping channel including DHL, UPS, FedEx and ground and/or freight carriers.
- Utilize the arranged shipping or logistics methods and employ the most cost effective channel if unspecified.
- Update systems with accurate shipping information including shipping company, ship date, cost and tracking numbers.
- Utilize and update proprietary operational system and related spreadsheets.
- Kit materials and affix the proper shipping labels.
- Perform administrative functions related to the processing and shipping of product which may include reports, data entry, scanning, transmittals, correspondence, photocopies, communication, filing, organization and/or resolution of shipment or customer service issues.
- Place pallets in staging area for shipping or load truck as needed.
- Communicate effectively with other departments including sales coordination, deployment and accounting.
- Maintain neat, orderly and safe working environment.
- Serve as back up to receiving, inventory and the general warehouse as needed
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Experience may be substituted for part of educational qualifications as appropriate.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS
- 1 to 3 years’ prior experience working in shipping or receiving environment.
- Demonstrated experience with shipping/logistics preferred.
- Knowledge of FedEx and/or UPS shipping systems, domestic and international shipping requirements and procedures preferred.
- Effective planning, organizational and detail-oriented skills with the ability to prioritize multiple projects and adjust workload accordingly.
- Experience in operation of forklift and other material handing devices; forklift certification preferred.
- Ability to take initiative, be self-motivated and an independent, accountable, dependable performer.
- Working knowledge and use of Microsoft Office products and databases. Experience with MS Dynamics – Solomon preferred.
- Strong communication skills with demonstrated ability to express ideas and information (both in written and oral form) clearly and concisely in a manner appropriate to the audience.
- Must be able to read, write and speak effectively in English.