Shipping Clerk

Shipping Clerk Job Description POSITION SUMMARY: The Shipping Clerk is responsible for verifying and maintaining records on incoming and outgoing shipments. Prepares items for shipment including assembling, addressing, stamping and shipping merchandise or material. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: * Examine shipment contents and compare with records such as manifests, invoices, or orders to verify accuracy. * Record shipment data, such as weight, charges, space availability, damages, or discrepancies for reporting, accounting, or recordkeeping purposes. * Prepare documents, such as work orders, bills of lading, or shipping orders, to route materials. * Contact carrier representatives to make arrangements or to issue instructions for shipping and delivery of materials. * Requisition and store shipping materials and supplies to maintain inventory of stock. * Determine shipping methods, routes, or rates for materials to be shipped. * Compute amounts, such as space available, shipping, storage, or demurrage charges, using computer or price list. * Report defective materials or questionable conditions to the department supervisor. * Maintain the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follows prescribed safety regulations. * Complete tasks as directed by manufacturing schedules with minimum supervision. * Works with Shipping and Receiving Lead to ensure department is working efficiently together. * In the absence of the Shipping and Receiving Lead, the Shipping Coordinator will work with Production Control and/or Director of Operations to ensure all shipping commitments are completed in a timely and efficient manner.

Created: 2025-01-11