Shipping Clerk

Staffmark Group; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Life and disability insurance

401(k) plan

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Staffmark Group in Bethlehem, PA is seeking a Shipping Clerk to help receive shipments, prepare outbound orders, and maintain a well-organized warehouse. The role requires attention to detail and teamwork to ensure accurate shipping and efficient operations.

Responsibilities include verifying shipments, packing, labeling, operating material handling equipment, and maintaining records. A high school diploma or GED is required with forklift experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Verify shipment accuracy by comparing quantities, weights, and product information against invoices, bills of lading, and customer orders.
• Package products and prepare cartons, crates, and containers for shipment.
• Apply shipping labels, markings, and special handling instructions to outbound freight.
• Assemble shipping containers and secure products for safe transportation.
• Inspect completed shipments to ensure quality and customer specifications are met.
• Operate forklifts, hand trucks, and other material handling equipment to move inventory and outbound orders.
• Support warehouse operations, cross-training initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts as needed.

Skills

Forklift experience

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Now hiring for a Shipping Clerk

Location: Bethlehem, PA

Pay Rate: $17.50 - $18.50 per hour

Schedule: Monday - Friday | 7 AM - 3:30 PM

Move It, Track It, Own It. Your Next Gig Starts Here

Looking for Shipping Clerk jobs in Bethlehem where accuracy and teamwork keep products moving? This opportunity lets you play a key role in receiving incoming shipments, preparing outbound orders, and helping maintain an organized, efficient warehouse operation.

Job Duties

• Verify shipment accuracy by comparing quantities, weights, and product information against invoices, bills of lading, and customer orders.
• Package products and prepare cartons, crates, and containers for shipment.
• Apply shipping labels, markings, and special handling instructions to outbound freight.
• Assemble shipping containers and secure products for safe transportation.
• Inspect completed shipments to ensure quality and customer specifications are met.
• Operate forklifts, hand trucks, and other material handling equipment to move inventory and outbound orders.
• Support warehouse operations, cross-training initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts as needed.

Education Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Basic reading, writing, and math skills, including the ability to calculate measurements, ratios, and quantities.
• Ability to read shipping documents, work instructions, labels, and customer orders.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.

Experience Requirements

• Previous experience in shipping, packaging, warehouse, distribution center, manufacturing, or logistics environments preferred.
• Forklift experience preferred; ability to safely operate material handling equipment.
• Experience verifying orders, preparing shipments, and maintaining accurate shipping records.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, teamwork, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently while adapting to changing production and shipping priorities.

Physical Capabilities

• Ability to stand and move throughout the workday in a warehouse environment.
• Frequent walking, reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling, and handling materials.
• Ability to regularly lift and move up to 50 pounds.
• Comfortable working in a loud industrial or warehouse setting.
• Commitment to following safety procedures and using equipment responsibly.

Benefits

• Competitive Weekly Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life and Disability Insurance for added peace of mind.
• Optional 401(k) Plan to help you prepare for the future.
• Safety-Focused Workplace with opportunities for growth and advancement.

"Productive and fun place to work. I liked working at Staffmark. It was a learning experience and it also gave me more knowledge about the culture of the industry." - Staffmark Shipping and Receiving Associate

At Staffmark, we connect hardworking people with great companies, creating opportunities that make a lasting impact.

Staffmark is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Staffmark offers reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities; contact your local branch for inquiries. Staffmark is an E-Verify employer. See our Privacy Notice for Candidates and Employees/Contractors at https://smgroupna.com/privacy-notice-for-candidates-and-employees-contractors.