Shipping Clerk

JM TEST SYSTEMS LLC; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

HSA

Paid Time Off

401(k) Plan

Life Insurance

Training & Development

Growth Opportunities

Job summary

JM Test Systems is seeking a Shipping Clerk to ensure shipments are received, packed, and dispatched accurately and on time. You will interact with multiple departments and carriers to coordinate domestic and international shipments.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, ability to manage paperwork, and readiness to learn our systems and processes in a busy warehouse setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage paperwork accurately.
• Basic computer skills and willingness to learn shipping software.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in a warehouse environment.
• Reliable, flexible work style with punctuality.

Responsibilities

• Receive and log incoming shipments and track items.
• Pack and box equipment for sales, work, and rental orders.
• Pile and load freight trucks; operate forklift as needed.
• Verify purchase orders, invoices, and special requests against packages.
• Schedule carrier pickups and provide accurate freight quotes.
• Follow international shipping and hazmat rules where applicable.
• Document damaged or missing shipments and file carrier claims.
• Keep the shipping area organized and stocked.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Documentation

Basic IT skills

Education

High school diploma

Tools

UPS WorldShip

FedEx Ship Manager

Forklift operation

Job description

About JM Test Systems

JM Test Systems repairs, calibrates, certifies, sells, and rents test and measurement equipment, with laboratories accredited to ISO/IEC 17025. Customers count on us to send their equipment back clean, accurate, and ready to work, and our shipping team is the last step in keeping that promise.

The Opportunity

Every instrument we calibrate, repair, sell, or rent goes through our shipping department before it reaches a customer. As a Shipping Clerk, you'll make sure it arrives safely, on time, and with the right paperwork.

This is a hands-on job in a busy, high-volume warehouse. You'll receive incoming customer equipment and freight, pack and palletize outgoing orders, and work with UPS, FedEx, and freight carriers. You'll also check the details that prevent shipping mistakes, like addresses, service levels, and special customer requests. You'll work with six departments every day, including Sales, Quality Assurance, Rental, and Accounts Receivable, so you'll learn quickly how the whole business runs.

You'll do well here if you like staying busy, take pride in getting details right, and can switch tasks when priorities change during the day. Shipping experience helps, but we'll train the right person on our systems and processes.

Key Responsibilities & Outcomes

• Receive and log incoming shipments. This includes customer equipment, rental returns, factory returns, and purchased items. You'll tag and track each one and send it to the right place.
• Pack and box equipment for sales, work, and rental orders, so items arrive undamaged whether they're going across town or offshore.
• Palletize heavy and oversized equipment, and load and unload freight trucks, by hand or with a forklift.
• Check purchase orders, invoices, and customer Special Request forms against each package to confirm the address, service level, billing method, and contents.
• Schedule carrier pickups and drop-offs, and give accurate freight quotes (cost and transit time) for domestic and international shipments.
• Follow the rules for international and hazmat shipments. This includes Schedule B numbers, AES/ITN filings, ITAR, export licenses, and dangerous goods such as lithium batteries and gases.
• Handle damaged or missing shipments by documenting the problem, contacting the customer, and filing carrier claims.
• Keep the shipping area organized and stocked. You'll reorder packaging supplies and help with runner duties when needed.

What You Bring

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to handle a high volume of paperwork accurately
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office) and a willingness to learn several shipping and company software systems
• Ability to frequently lift up to 50 lbs, stand and walk for long periods, and work inside and outside the warehouse in all weather
• A dependable, flexible work style: punctual, self-motivated, calm under pressure, and willing to ask for help

Preferred

• Warehouse shipping, receiving, or customer service experience, ideally with UPS WorldShip, FedEx Ship Manager, or motor freight shipping
• Forklift experience (you'll use a forklift regularly in this role)

Why JM Test Systems?

At JM Test Systems, you'll see right away how your work affects our customers and the rest of the company. You'll work closely with teams across the business, learn skills like freight coordination and international shipping compliance, and have room to grow as the company grows. We value people who take ownership, help each other, and keep looking for better ways to get the job done.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• HSA with employer contribution
• Paid time off and company holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching
• Company-paid life insurance
• Supplemental insurance policies
• Training and development opportunities
• Opportunities for continued growth within JM Test Systems

Equal Opportunity Employer

JM Test Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.