International Shipping Clerk

Urschel Laboratories, Inc.; Chesterton (IN); On-site; USD 2,755,000 - 3,582,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus

ESOP (Stock Ownership)

Health Insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Education reimbursement

Onsite fitness center

Paid holidays

Job summary

Urschel Laboratories, Inc. is seeking an International Shipping Clerk to support the Customer Service team. The role focuses on processing airfreight and sea freight shipments, handling customs documents, and coordinating with forwarders to ensure timely deliveries from our Chesterton, Indiana headquarters.

Starting pay is $23.08/hour. The company offers ESOP, health insurance, 401(k) matching, and education reimbursement, among other benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong math, organizational, multitasking and critical thinking abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Manufacturing background is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Process airfreight shipments and prepare all customs documents.
• Process sea freight shipments; coordinate with forwarders for bookings and customs docs.
• Book courier shipments (UPS/FedEx/DHL) and generate shipping labels in the TMS system.
• Maintain shipping-related email responses and communicate with customers, offices, agents, and forwarders.

Skills

Math skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Urschel, a 100% employee-owned company, is seeking an International Shipping Clerk to join our Customer Service team.

Urschel employee-owners design and manufacture industrial cutting equipment for food processing and allied industries around the world from our global headquarters located in Chesterton, Indiana, U.S.A. Consumers purchase goods manufactured on Urschel cutting equipment on a daily basis.

Starting pay is$23.08/hour

Company Benefits, Rewards and Perks:

• Quarterly performance award bonus based on overall company performance
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), Stock Issued Annually
• Low Health, Dental, Vision Insurance Premiums and Deductibles
• Free Health Clinic (Available to Employees and Their Dependents)
• 401(k) with Employer Matching
• Free Life Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Free 24/7 Access to An Onsite Workout Center with Personal Trainers
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Support for Community Involvement/Philanthropy

This position will process airfreight shipments and prepare all customs shipping documents. Process sea freight shipments, contact forwarder for booking number and generate all customs documents to submit to customer and forward. Complete bookings for all courier shipments (UPS/FedEx/DHL) and deliver all customs documents to the shipping department to accompany shipments. Correspond with customers on shipment details by sending necessary documentation for approval to determine method and timeframe for pickup. Book truck shipments and create shipping labels in TMS system. Maintain shipping related responses to email requests from customers, offices, agents, and forwarders.

Qualified applicants must have a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent, excellent math, organization, multi-tasking, and critical thinking talents. Ability to work independently and possess excellent communication skills in both written and verbal. Strong computer skills and the ability to meet deadlines. Manufacturing background is a plus.

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