Shipping Clerk

SanMar; Avondale (AZ); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Holidays and family day off

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401k with company match

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Maternity/paternity leave

Pet insurance

Job summary

SanMar is seeking a Shipping Clerk in Avondale, AZ for a Monday–Friday 1:00PM–9:30PM shift. The role involves verifying, invoicing, tagging, and loading shipments, including PSST and R&L orders, while interacting with customers and internal teams.

You will use an RF unit and internal OS to ensure accuracy, learn the system, and meet deadlines. Applicants should have a high school diploma and strong attention to detail, with safety training required.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent.
• Customer service and communication skills are essential.
• Ability to read, write, identify colors/SKUs, and perform basic math.

Responsibilities

• Invoice, tag and load shipments accurately and timely.
• Verify charges and shipping deadlines for invoicing and loading.
• Create parcel or freight invoices with shipping charges.
• Respond to inquiries by phone or email.
• Manually load pallets, use RF unit, and operate the internal system.
• Meet production and accuracy standards and deadlines.

Skills

Customer service

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organization

RF unit

Data entry

Attention to detail

Color/SKU identification

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

RF unit

Internal Operating System

Lift Operator Certification

Job description

Shift Monday-Friday 1:00PM-9:30PM Pay : $16.50 +$1.00 Shift Differential = $17.50 per hour. What\'s the Short Version? The Shipping Clerk verifies and accurately logs, invoices, tags, and loads shipments, including PSST and R&L (if applicable) orders at a fast and accurate pace. This role interacts with customers and various internal departments. Employees are required to safely and efficiently load trailers and other vehicles, depending on Ship Via, by manually lifting and stacking cases of product.

What Will You Be Doing?

• Invoice, tag and load customer shipments in an accurate and timely manner.
• Verify orders and charges for accurate invoicing, tagging and loading shipments, including PSST and R&L shipments.
• Create parcel or freight invoices with close attention to accuracy of shipping charges and deadlines.
• Respond to account executive, traffic, drivers, or other inquiries by phone or e-mail.
• Manually load pallets on conveyor by safely and efficiently lifting and stacking cases.
• Use Radio Frequency (RF) unit in combination with Internal Operating System to perform daily work.
• Use Internal Operating System to verify accuracy of shipping details.
• Meet minimum production and accuracy standards and delivery deadlines.
• Responsible for checking out equipment and returning in same condition.
• May be required to operate powered lift equipment which will require completion of SanMar’s Lift Operator Certification every three years.
• Maintain safe, neat and clean work area by adhering to SanMar’s safety regulations.

What Are We Looking For?

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Less than 1 year of experience in a warehouse
• Ability to read, write and have sufficient ability to identify colors, sizes, quantity, label and SKU information
• Basic math skills in counting and quantity required
• Ability to work with customers and coworkers and keep a positive, supportive attitude towards the Company and job
• May be required to complete and maintain SanMar’s Lift Operator Certification every three years
• Strong customer service skills
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organization skills; demonstrating the ability to multi-task and prioritize daily responsibilities
• Ability to learn Internal Operating System(s) and operate Radio Frequency (RF) unit
• Self-starter with strong initiative and ability to work efficiently, with minimal supervision
• Strong attention to detail
• Proficient typing and data entry skills
• Demonstrates ability to follow directions and change priorities or job duties as business needs require
• Ability to work in high-demand, high-volume environment and meet deadlines
• Able to work both independently and within a team
• Essential days or overtime may be required

What\'s Our Offer?

Paid Time Off: You\`ll accrue paid time off on a weekly basis based on hours worked up to 112 hours per year to start. Employees also receive 8 paid holidays and 1 paid family day off.

Additional Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401k plan and matches $1 for $1 up to 4% of earnings, matched & vested at every pay cycle
• Life insurance
• Short/long-term disability coverage
• Paid maternity/paternity leave
• Pet insurance

What Should You Expect?

DC Warehouse (Equipment): While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly required to stand, walk, talk and hear. The employee frequently lifts and/or moves up to 60 pounds. The employee operates powered equipment requiring use of both hands as well as full range of motion of the neck, head and back. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, grasp and perform repetitive hand, wrist and arm motions. The employee is frequently required to climb stairs, kneel/squat, bend and carry. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Employee may be required to wear a headset covering one or both ears. Employee will be required to wear Personal Protective Equipment such as a protective harness while operating equipment. Basic English literacy is required for operation of machines and necessary daily paperwork. Work environment is moderately noisy. The employee is occasionally required to work near conveyor systems. There is exposure to dust and changes in weather conditions. Work is performed under typical warehouse conditions. Potential hazards exist with regard to machinery such as forklifts, pallet jacks, mechanized systems, etc. Work environment is hectic and fast-paced. The employee is regularly exposed to ambient lighting and can be exposed to extreme heat and extreme cold including climates consistent with outside weather conditions.