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Shipping Clerk

Cotterman Company
Mechanicsburg, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 8/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/4/2026

The Cotterman Company is the largest manufacturer of rolling metal and fixed metal ladders in North America. We are looking for motivated Shipping Clerks to perform various shipping functions including packaging, crating, and loading of products. Cotterman Company offers a competitive benefits package for full-time hires after a waiting period .

Responsibilities:

  • Assist the Shipping Lead meet daily shipping, inventory management and quality goals.
  • Ability to identify all Cotterman products and load outgoing freight in a manner to limit potential shipping damage.
  • Ability to inspect finished ladders to ensure shipment of quality products to customers.
  • Assist with packaging of finished products and parts.
  • Assist Shrink Wrapping, Crating and KD as needed.
  • Ability to read, understand and process shipping documents.
  • Select proper products and ensure parts match with shipping orders.
  • Coordinate with Traffic Dept. and when needed, call truck lines for pickups.
  • Assure that all trucks are secured with wheel chocks and have support stations properly engaged.
  • Follow safety rules and procedures and maintain a neat work area.
  • Assist with tagging and packaging of finished products and parts, while correctly identifying any customer's special instructions.
  • Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • High school graduate or equivalent desired.
  • Prior experience in a manufacturing shipping department.
  • Strong knowledge of Cotterman products and parts.
  • Demonstrated ability to work productively.
  • Reliable with excellent attendance record.
  • Ability to obtain a forklift operator license.
  • Ability to lift and move heavy objects (up to 50 pounds).
  • Ability to promote and work as a team member to meet organizational goals.
  • Ability to operate Company Computer systems.

NOTICE TO APPLICANTS

  • When applying, be sure to include evidence that you have 1-2 years of shipping clerk experience (resume, description of years of experience, etc.).
  • Any offer of employment is contingent upon a pre-employment screening process. The process is understood to encompass all forms of pre-employment screening, including but not limited to: 10 panel drug screen, physical, criminal background, sex offender registry, education, training and licensing verification, employment history, and references.

Compensation for Full Time Hires:

· Competitive hourly rate

· Medical, Dental & Life Insurance

· Flexible Spending Account

· 401K Plan with Employer Match

· Vacation and Holiday Pay

· Tuition Reimbursement

· Advancement Opportunities

It is the policy of Cotterman Company to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Cotterman Company will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $23.58 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Education:

  • High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

  • Shipping & receiving: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

  • Night Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

  • Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $24

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