What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shipping Clerk position at WESTERN INDUSTRIES PLASTIC PRODUCTS?
1st Shift Opening – 8am – 5pm
Monday-Friday schedule (weekends & overtime as needed/required)
Starting rate $17.00
The Shipping Clerk ensures accurate and timely product shipments by maintaining organized paperwork, tracking schedules, and coordinating with shipping personnel. This customer-facing position requires strong computer skills, attention to detail, professional communication, and the ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
Summary of Job Duties
- Print shipping paperwork and labels using ERP and labeling software.
- Schedule shipments with carriers for on-time deliveries and assign loads to shipping personnel.
- Communicate customer-specific loading requirements to the team.
- Verify the proper packaging, wrapping, pallet, accuracy of tags, load sheets, and shipping documents per customer specs.
- Maintain accurate shipment information in the ERP system.
- Ensure all shipment paperwork is properly routed to Accounting.
- Prepare and ship products as required.
- Support warehouse organization and product movement.
- Maintain accurate inventory records.
- Ensure adherence to safety protocols in all work areas.
Work Environment
This position operates in both office and manufacturing environments that are non-climate controlled, with noise levels that are moderate to loud, requiring associates to wear hearing protection. Fast-paced team environment with interruptions and ongoing problem solving.
Physical Demands
Regular use of office equipment. Standing, walking, bending, stooping for long periods of time, grip/grasping, twisting, reaching overhead, climbing stairs, lifting and carrying up to 75 lbs. Use of hand tools and/or power tools, and other industrial equipment. Ability to wear all necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Benefits (Waiting periods apply)
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Company provided life insurance
- Voluntary Life/AD&D options including dependent plans.
- 401(K) enrollment after 60 days of employment with company match
- Weekly pay!
- Ten paid holidays!
Required Skills
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel).
- Strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate and interact with all levels of the organization.
Education and Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Six months of customer service and data entry experience.
- Six months of warehouse shipping experience preferred.
- Six months of forklift experience preferred.
- Ability to obtain and maintain forklift certification.
Work Authorization/ Security Clearance
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Complete online application at westernind.com/careers or visit us at our Employment Center,
22167 C Street, Strother Field, Winfield, KS
Western Industries Plastic Products, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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