What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shipping Clerk position at Axios Professional Recruitment?
Axios Professional Recruitment is proud to partner with a global leader in engineered materials and thermal solutions in the search for a dedicated 1st Shift Shipping Clerk. This trial-to-hire position offers the opportunity to join an innovative, fast-paced manufacturing environment.
The Shipping Clerk is responsible for managing and documenting outgoing shipments, preparing items for delivery, and ensuring all shipping operations meet customer specifications and company standards.
Responsibilities:
Manufacturing environment with frequent exposure to production areas. The position will require wearing of common protective or safety equipment such as gloves as designated by company policy. The position may require standing for extended periods of time. The position may also require the use of hands with tools and the lifting of objects weighing up to 80 pounds.
LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER
The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.
The Shipping Clerk is responsible for managing and documenting outgoing shipments, preparing items for delivery, and ensuring all shipping operations meet customer specifications and company standards.
Responsibilities:
- Process outgoing goods from production and inventory stock
- Organize and prepare “in-stock” and “line-stock” materials for daily shipments
- Ensure all stock is accurately labeled, properly skidded, and supported with complete documentation
- Verify shipments comply with customer requirements and specifications
- Coordinate with Customer Service for special or rush shipping requests
- Schedule and coordinate shipments through UPS, FedEx, freight carriers, and same-day delivery services
- Address any special labeling requirements for shipments
- Order shipping supplies (e.g., labels, Uline products, edge protectors, paper rolls) through the purchasing department
- Prepare shipping documents including bills of lading, packing slips, invoices, and same-day/local delivery paperwork
- Monitor and maintain inventory records- both physical and digital
- Investigate inventory discrepancies and relocate products as needed
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of finished goods on shelves
- Verify the contents and labels of outgoing shipments for accuracy
- Determine appropriate shipping methods using knowledge of procedures, routes, rates, and customer preferences
- Contact carriers to schedule pickups and provide instructions
- Pack, seal, label, and affix postage using appropriate tools and equipment
- Collaborate with team members to achieve department and company goals
- Coordinate with setup teams to initiate shipping of prepared items
- Troubleshoot and resolve shipping-related issues as they arise
- Perform other duties as assigned
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- 1-3 years of experience operating Hi-Lo trucks and hand-trucks
- Strong interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate with multiple departments
- Effective communication and conflict resolution abilities
- Tech savvy with data entry experience, basic computer proficiency, and RF scan guns
- Flexibility to work 10 hours a day
Manufacturing environment with frequent exposure to production areas. The position will require wearing of common protective or safety equipment such as gloves as designated by company policy. The position may require standing for extended periods of time. The position may also require the use of hands with tools and the lifting of objects weighing up to 80 pounds.
LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER
The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.
