Shipping Clerk

Budnick; Columbia (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and holidays

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Health insurance (medical)

Dental & vision coverage

401K with company match

Profit sharing

Job summary

Budnick in Columbia, IL seeks a warehouse shipping clerk to pull orders, prepare shipments, and manage packing slips with forklift support. The role requires accuracy, basic math, and English literacy, with a day shift from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

Starting pay is $18.00–$20.00 per hour, DOE and math test results, in a climate-controlled facility offering full benefits and a company-match 401(k).

Qualifications

• Accurate handling of multiple tasks and precise information on shipping documents.
• Lift and move boxes, packages, and other materials within the warehouse up to 55 lbs intermittently.
• Read and write English and pass a basic math test; HS Diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Pull orders for shipping using pallet jack or forklift; record items loaded and prepare shipment paperwork.
• Package products for shipping and create labels and load orders per traveler/work instructions.
• Select cost-effective shipping method and schedule pickups with carriers.
• Complete shipping paperwork including packing slips and customs forms.
• Use company software to locate materials, print pick lists and record shipment details.
• Forward shipment documentation to the accounting department after completion.
• Keep department machines and work area clean; support team to keep production area organized.
• Follow safety standards and company policies in all tasks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Basic computer skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

English literacy

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

QUANTITATIVE DATA: Must be able to occasionally move about inside the office and plant to access products, file cabinets, machinery, etc., Frequently operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine and computer printer. This position requires frequent communication with drivers and other employees; must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations. Frequent lifting, moving, standing, and handling of production materials and equipment. Must have the capability of lifting up to 55 lbs. intermittently throughout the shift. Sufficient manual dexterity to operate machine properly. Physical ability to do work requiring frequent stooping and bending. Sufficient vision acuity (corrected) to read instructions, operate computer and other warehouse machines.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Pull orders for shipping as per packing slip, traveler and work instructions, using pallet jack or forklift truck.
2. Record all items loaded for shipment. Complete a final quality check verifying item quantities and details and preparing required paperwork for shipment.
3. Package products appropriately for shipping as per shipping instructions on traveler, work instructions and/or customer routing guides to creating shipping labels and load orders, using pallet jack or forklift truck.
4. Select the most cost-effective shipping method, scheduling pick-ups with carriers, and coordinating delivery timelines.
5. Complete necessary shipping paperwork, including packing slips, and customs forms.
6. Utilize company software to perform essential functions (ie: finding location of material, moving material, printing pick lists and/or packing slips, recording shipment details, etc.).
7. Upon completion of shipment, forward documentation to the accounting department.
8. Clean department machines and work area on a daily basis. Work as a team to ensure the entire production area is clean and clutter free.
9. Perform duties safely and maintain a high level of safety awareness. Follow operation standards and all department policies and company directives.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assist in process improvements.
2. Alert team leaders and/or the customer service department to conditions that create delays or affect quality of production work in a timely manner.
3. Assists with other projects and tasks as required by management.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Attention to detail: Ability to accurately handle multiple tasks and ensure precise information on shipping documents. Excellent attention to detail needed.
• Physical ability: Lift and move boxes, packages, and other materials within the warehouse, up to 55lbs intermittently.
• Basic computer skills: Proficiency in using warehouse management systems and shipping software.
• Organizational skills: Effectively manage multiple orders, track shipments, and prioritizing tasks.
• Communication skills: Must be able to accurately interact with customers, carriers, and internal departments regarding shipping logistics.
• Education: All candidates must be able to read and write English and pass a basic math test. HS Diploma or GED required.
• Forklift: Previous certification as a forklift operator desirable but not required.

DAY SHIFT HOURS:

8:00am - 4:30pm, Monday - Friday

BENEFITS:

Climate controlled work environment. We offer a full-benefit package including the following benefits that are paid 100% by the company: vacation, holidays, $25,000 of life insurance and short-term and long-term disability benefits. We also offer medical (premium cost shared with the company), dental & vision insurance and a 401K retirement plan with a company match of 25% of the 1st 6% the employee contributes. Profit sharing starts after an employee has been with the company for 3 full years. A variety of on-site workout equipment is available to employees to use on their breaks and before or after work and a safe, casual work atmosphere with regular companywide social events.

STARTING SALARY:

Starting Salary: $18.00-$20.00/hr. or higher depending on experience. Starting salary is dependent on experience and ability to pass a basic math test.

LOCATION:

340 Parkway Drive
Columbia, IL 62236

HOURS:

M-F 8am - 4:30pm CST