Shipping Clerk

Allyn International Services, Inc; Ela Township, Town of Texas (IL, WI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Shipping Clerk, where you'll manage outbound shipments, ensuring timely and compliant delivery in a dynamic warehouse environment. This role offers a chance to enhance your logistics skills while working with a diverse clientele, from local businesses to Fortune 500 firms. Enjoy competitive benefits, ongoing training, and a supportive team atmosphere. If you're ready to contribute to a culture of excellence and teamwork, apply today and make a difference in the global marketplace!

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with company match

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Holidays

Life insurance (paid by company)

Long-term disability (paid by company)

Stipend for steel-toed boots

Qualifications

• Experience in warehouse or shipping environments is essential.
• Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Excel is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage outbound shipment activities and ensure timely delivery.
• Communicate with shippers and clients to resolve shipping issues.
• Support export documentation and track freight costs.

Skills

Warehouse or shipping experience

SAP experience

Microsoft Excel

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Data analysis for warehouse processes

Job description

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 4:00 AM

Allyn International is currently looking for a full-time Shipping Clerk in Deer Park, TX, to join our organization! Allyn International is a privately-held professional services firm established in 1992. We are dedicated to providing high-quality, customer-centric services and solutions for the global marketplace. Our core products include transportation management, logistics sourcing, freight forwarding, supply chain consulting, tax management, and customs compliance.

The Shipping Clerk is responsible for managing outbound shipment activities to meet business fulfillment requirements while aiming to reduce transportation costs and improve performance. This position works directly on-site at the client’s facility to ensure the smooth flow of goods, fulfilling internal and external customer demands timely, compliantly, and according to standard processes and client deliverables.

Work Schedule: 40 hours, Monday-Friday (Some weekend / after-hours support / on-call rotation required)

Work Hours: 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM

Compensation: $48,000-$50,000 annually; Weekend/after-hours bonus opportunities

Physical Demands: Standing, typing, long walks around warehouse, lifting, sliding, or wheeling packages up to 150 lbs.

Work Environment: Loud warehouse environment; steel-toed boots required (stipend provided)

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, basic life (paid by Allyn), voluntary life, STD (paid by Allyn), LTD, 401k with company match, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, and more!

Required Experience and Education:

• Warehouse or shipping experience required
• SAP experience preferred

Ideal Candidates Will Be Able To:

• Resolve client and carrier issues with ease
• Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Analyze data to improve warehouse processes

Responsibilities:

• Route and track all outbound cargo per customer requirements, including parcel, LTL, FTL, air, and ocean shipments
• Provide quotes for outbound international and domestic orders
• Communicate with shippers, brokers, customers to facilitate routing and minimize delays
• Resolve shipping issues and inform clients of shipment problems
• Support export documentation, including certificates of origin, customs invoices, packing lists, and AES filings
• Use client designated TMS systems and interface with Logistics Execution Center (“LEC”)
• Review purchase orders for correct Incoterms, end-user info, pricing, and shipping details
• Verify shipment details, print packing slips, and send pre-alerts with customs documents
• Coordinate pickup and shipping instructions with freight forwarders
• Close shipments in SAP and track freight costs
• Ensure shipments have left the facility and report discrepancies
• Follow document retention procedures
• Identify and capture cost-saving and value-added opportunities
• Provide coverage during shift hours and support new employee training

Our Clients: Range from small local businesses to Fortune 500 firms across various sectors, including power, energy, construction, electronics, industrials, trucks, mining, oil & gas, medical, and government. We operate in over twenty languages, with extensive experience in global markets. Our headquarters are in Fort Myers, FL, Shanghai, P.R. China, and Prague, Czech Republic.

Allyn offers a team environment, competitive benefits, ongoing training, and support. If you align with our values of growth, well-being, enjoyment, contribution, excellence, creativity, prosperity, and integrity, and value professionalism and teamwork, consider joining our team. Apply today or refer a qualified friend!

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