Shipping Clerk

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Shift Available:
Monday - Friday 1:00 pm-9:30 pm

Pay: Starting at $18 hourly

This position will play an essential role in assisting our Shipping Supervisor in all aspects of shipping and receiving processes of our company.

• Enter data accurately in shipping software either manually or via scan
• Ensure all international orders have commercial documentation
• Verify shipping record accuracy against physical material shipping
• Coordinate inbound and outbound shipments with vendors
• Create shipment plans according to the specifications of our customers
• Communicate with internal and external customer regarding the status of jobs shipping out
• Post all orders by end of day in order to ensure all tracking information is updated and complete
• Track every LTL, TL, UPS, FedEx and broker shipments to provide PODs to Account Managers and Account Executives
• Approve every shipping and vendor invoice and must have a strong demeanor to amend any invoices with customer representatives
• Works closely with the warehouse to ensure material is getting placed into inventory correctly and material is being pulled for shipping in a timely fashion
• Schedules drivers' routes based on area of delivery (knowledge of the Chicagoland area helpful)
• Directs the movement of pending shipments with internal staff
• Contact local LTL & TL providers to move freight shipments
• Works with UPS/FedEx to resolve any shipping related issues
• Wraps skids leaving the facility and loads trucks as needed
• Keep shipping area neat and organized
• Ability to take over management responsibilities when Supervisor is out

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Minimum of high school diploma/GED are required
• 3 years' experience in a shipping environment in a management/lead position
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, work with minimum supervision, and attention to detail is a must
• Experience in the mail industry is greatly preferred
• Candidates must be able to lift 50 pounds
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Minimum of 3-year stand-up forklift, sit-down forklift, and other non-powered material handling experience is required
• UPS/Fedex shipping & billing experience required
• Strong and accurate data entry experience
• Organizational and multi-tasking skills and familiarity with MS office programs are a requirement to support the customer
• Ability to work within a team environment (Department, other company departments & outside vendors) and maintain positive attitude is necessary
• Great verbal and written communication skills