Outbound Shipping Clerk - Forklift & Dock Ops

Lamour; Hildebran (NC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits after 90 days of employment

Job summary

Lamour is hiring for a Shipping Clerk to support outbound dock operations in a distribution center. The role is hands-on and equipment-intensive, with roughly 70% of the shift spent operating forklifts and powered equipment to stage, load, and secure freight, and the rest on shipping documentation and data updates.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, 1–2 years of shipping/dock experience, and a valid forklift certification. Weekly pay and benefits after 90 days are offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1–2 years of shipping or dock operations experience.
• Valid forklift certification required; certification may be obtained onsite.
• Experience with shipping platforms (ShipStation, FedEx, UPS) and knowledge of BOL documentation preferred.
• Experience using Blue Cherry WMS or other warehouse management systems preferred.
• Basic Excel skills, including data entry and updating tracking spreadsheets.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to verify quantities, documentation, and load accuracy.
• Solid organizational, communication, and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts, powered pallet jacks, and dock equipment to stage, load, and secure outbound freight across the shift.
• Load trucks, trailers, and containers according to order, route, and carrier requirements, ensuring proper load securement and weight distribution.
• Complete daily pre-shift equipment inspections and document results per company policy.
• Prepare and process outbound customer shipments, ensuring correct product, quantity, and packaging prior to dispatch.
• Create and print shipping labels accurately through ShipStation, FedEx, UPS, USPS, and carrier-specific platforms.
• Prepare, review, and maintain Bills of Lading (BOLs), packing slips, and other required shipping documentation.
• Ensure proper pallet wrapping, stacking, and load securement for safe transport.
• Verify shipment accuracy against orders and documentation before releasing freight.
• Update daily shipping metrics, such as orders shipped, units or pallets shipped, and on-time dispatch, in Excel or the ERP system.
• Coordinate carrier pickups and outbound dock scheduling with the supervisor and operations team.
• Communicate shipment status, delays, carrier issues, or discrepancies to supervision in real time.
• Move, stage, and relocate material throughout the warehouse using powered equipment as needed to support outbound flow and general operations.
• Maintain shipping lanes and dock areas in a clean, organized, and safe condition at all times.
• Report equipment malfunctions, safety hazards, or product damage to the supervisor immediately.
• Follow all company safety, housekeeping, and documentation standards.
• Support other warehouse functions as needed during high-volume or seasonal periods.

Skills

Forklift operation

Shipping documentation

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

ShipStation

FedEx/UPS

Blue Cherry WMS

ERP system

Job description

Lamour is hiring for a Shipping Clerk to support outbound dock operations in a distribution center. The role is hands-on and equipment-intensive, with roughly 70% of the shift spent operating forklifts and powered equipment to stage, load, and secure freight, and the rest on shipping documentation and data updates.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, 1–2 years of shipping/dock experience, and a valid forklift certification. Weekly pay and benefits after 90 days are offered.