Shipping Clerk

Coordinates activities of workers engaged in verifying and keeping records on incoming and outgoing shipments, and preparing items for shipment while studying shipping directives, bill of ladings, commercial invoices, orders, and other records to determine shipping priorities, work assignments, and shipping methods required to meet shipping and receiving schedules

Job Responsibilities:

Oversees incoming and outgoing shipping activities to ensure accuracy, completeness, and condition of shipments

Verifies all shipments are in line with customers' orders in order to guarantee customer satisfaction

Determines routing and legal load limits of trucks, according to established schedules and weight limits of DOT Requirements

Inspects loading operations to ensure compliance with shipping specifications

Directs movement of product from shipping and receiving platform to storage and work areas

Possesses knowledge of positioning and load capacity of shipment

Possesses knowledge of incoterms & harmonized tariff codes

Prepares commercial invoices, bill of ladings, NAFTA, and other documents required for shipment

Schedules pickup or shipment of orders per customer instructions, abiding by specified freight terms & appointment times

Notifies Production Manager of unfulfilled scheduled shipments

Obtains freight quotes for the pricing department

Ensures prior days shipping tickets are closed out

Scans and saves all receiving and shipment documents on the network in an organized fashion

Being responsive to corporate reporting and needs

Assist with related special projects, as needed Duties and Day-to-Day Responsibilities, but not limited to the following:

Coordination of activities in verifying and keeping records of incoming and outgoing material

Forklift operation

Validate all data entry in the manufacturing system is accurate

Preparation of items for shipment

Provide labels and necessary documentation for sampling of raw materials

General housekeeping duties

Scheduling daily shipments

Monitoring and recording daily temperature and humidity levels in raw and finished goods material warehouses

Monitor maintenance and upkeep of warehouse assigned forklift

Wrapping and storage of finished goods materials

Organization and storage of raw materials Minimum Training, Education and Experience Requirements:

Education level: High School Diploma

Experience level: At least 2 years forklift operation and 1-3 years experience leading and training team members

Required Training and/or Certifications: Forklift certification is required

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Must be competent in Microsoft Suite

Must be able to multi-task

Must be able to work in both an office setting and warehouse

Must work well with others and possess exceptional communication skills Behavior Competencies:

To perform the job successfully, the individual must demonstrate the following competencies:

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in-group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Technical Skills - Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.

Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.

Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.

Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks.

Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.

Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.

Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Initiative - Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job:

Manufacturing environment.

Standing for long periods of time.

Job responsibilities can require working variable hours and some weekends

Ability to perform in a fast-paced operation that can run 24/7.

May be required to work in other departments.

Overtime and Weekends will be required at times.