Shipping and Receiving Clerk

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Long Beach (MS); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East in Long Beach, MS is seeking a Shipping & Warehouse Clerk to join our team. This role handles outgoing shipments and inspects incoming goods, ensuring accuracy and quality across the supply chain.

You will coordinate shipments, verify documents, label packages, and assist with receiving, inventory, and material handling. A candidate with 3+ years in shipping or warehousing, strong PC skills, and the ability to lift up to 30 lbs is ideal.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in shipping, logistics, or warehousing.
• Strong PC skills for digital tracking and shipping software.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; team-oriented.
• Able to lift up to 30 lbs and operate an electric lift after training.
• Clear background check and valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate shipments using efficient methods based on routes and rates.
• Verify outgoing items against bills of lading, invoices, and orders for accuracy.
• Affix shipping labels, weigh items, and calculate postage.
• Receive, inspect, record shortages, and liaise with shippers to fix discrepancies.
• Maintain inventory of shipping materials; move stock with hand trucks or lifts.
• Backup for inventory receiving and material handling as needed.

Skills

Detail oriented

PC skills

Communication

Team player

Shipping software

Hand trucks

Electric lift

Tools

Shipping software

Hand trucks

Electric lift

Job description

Shipping & Warehouse Clerk

Location: Long Beach, MS

Pay: $18.00/hour

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Role Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented Shipping & Warehouse Clerk to join our team in Long Beach. This position is responsible for the accurate processing of outgoing shipments and the careful inspection of incoming goods. You will act as a key link in our supply chain, ensuring that every package meets our quality specifications and that all documentation—from bills of lading to inventory records—is handled with precision.

Key Responsibilities

• Shipping Coordination: Determine the most efficient methods of shipment based on knowledge of shipping procedures, routes, and rates.
• Verification & Documentation: Compare outgoing items against bills of lading, invoices, and orders to verify accuracy in count, weight, and measurements.
• Package Processing: Affix shipping labels, post weights, and calculate shipping charges/postage for packed cartons.
• Receiving & Inspection: Unpack incoming shipments, examine for damage, record shortages, and correspond with shippers to rectify any discrepancies.
• Inventory & Stocking: Maintain an inventory of shipping materials. Utilize hand trucks or tier-lift trucks to move and stock shipments from the receiving platform to the warehouse.
• Cross-Training: Act as a backup for inventory receiving and material handling positions as needed.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Experience: 3+ years of directly related training or experience in shipping, logistics, or warehousing.
• Technical Skills: Strong PC skills are required for digital tracking and shipping software.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills and a team-oriented mindset.
• Physical Stamina: Ability to regularly lift up to 30 lbs. While many tasks are performed at a desk, you mustbe able to operate an electric lift or picker (training and certification provided).
• Must have clear background check and valid drivers license

Work Environment

• Comfort: All duties are performed within a climate-controlled workstation or warehouse environment.
• Equipment: Must be comfortable using standard warehouse machinery (hand trucks, lifts) and office equipment.