Precision Shipping Clerk - Cold Storage & Logistics

Meats by Linz; Hammond (IN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Meats by Linz in Hammond, IN is seeking a Shipping Clerk to support daily shipping operations, ensuring orders are accurately prepared, documented, staged, and shipped on time. This role collaborates with Shipping, Warehouse, Production, Quality Assurance, Customer Service, and Transportation to maintain an efficient flow of products.

The position requires organization, attention to detail, and compliance with food safety requirements in a refrigerated meat processing environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in shipping, warehouse, logistics, inventory, or manufacturing preferred.
• Experience in food manufacturing or refrigerated warehouse environment is a plus.
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn company shipping and inventory systems.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers, supervisors, drivers, and other personnel.
• Ability to work independently while also functioning effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to identify discrepancies and take appropriate action or escalate.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while meeting shipping deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Review customer orders and shipping instructions to ensure accuracy before product is shipped.
• Verify product quantities, weights, item numbers, labels, and customer requirements against shipping documentation.
• Prepare and maintain shipping documents, including bills of lading, packing slips, manifests, shipping labels, and other required paperwork.
• Enter and maintain accurate shipping information in company computer systems and/or ERP/WMS systems.
• Coordinate with warehouse personnel to ensure orders are properly picked, staged, palletized, labeled, and ready for shipment.
• Verify that the correct product is being shipped to the correct customer and destination.
• Monitor scheduled pickups and deliveries and communicate delays or issues to the appropriate personnel.
• Communicate with drivers, carriers, customers, and internal departments regarding shipping requirements and changes.
• Maintain accurate records of outgoing shipments, including product quantities, weights, damages, shortages, and discrepancies.
• Identify and report product, inventory, labeling, or documentation discrepancies to the appropriate supervisor.
• Assist with resolving shipping discrepancies, shortages, damages, and incorrect orders.
• Ensure proper product rotation and FIFO procedures are followed when applicable.
• Assist with inventory transfers, adjustments, counts, and reconciliation of discrepancies.
• Ensure products are maintained at appropriate temperatures and handled according to food safety requirements.
• Verify that products are properly packaged, labeled, palletized, and secured prior to shipment.
• Maintain organization and cleanliness of shipping offices, docks, staging areas, and work areas.
• Follow all company policies and procedures related to safety, security, GMP, sanitation, HACCP, USDA requirements, and food safety.
• Use appropriate PPE and follow all OSHA and company safety requirements.
• Assist with loading and staging activities as needed, using pallet jacks or other authorized equipment.
• Maintain confidentiality of customer, product, pricing, and company information.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and other departments to keep shipping operations running efficiently.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Accuracy

Organization

Dependability

Communication

Teamwork

Time Management

Problem Solving

Accountability

Customer Service

Under Pressure

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Meats by Linz in Hammond, IN is seeking a Shipping Clerk to support daily shipping operations, ensuring orders are accurately prepared, documented, staged, and shipped on time. This role collaborates with Shipping, Warehouse, Production, Quality Assurance, Customer Service, and Transportation to maintain an efficient flow of products.

The position requires organization, attention to detail, and compliance with food safety requirements in a refrigerated meat processing environment.