Shipping Clerk

Exploreelginarea; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Exploreelginarea is seeking a Shipping Clerk in Elgin, IL for 1st shift (Mon-Fri, 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM). This temp-to-hire role offers a pay rate of $21.00 - $23.00 per hour and involves supporting plant shipping duties and forklift operation.

You will manage scheduling, tagging, documentation, and coordination with drivers and transportation partners to ensure accurate shipments and timely deliveries. Strong attention to detail and teamwork are essential in this hands-on warehouse position.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in shipping, warehousing, or distribution center operations.
• Forklift certification and experience operating material handling equipment.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to ensure accuracy in shipping documents and product quantities.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a customer-focused mindset.
• Ability to maintain organized records and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Check in drivers, verify truck seals, and coordinate truck loading/unloading activities.
• Operate forklifts and assist with the movement, organization, and storage of products within the warehouse.
• Prepare shipping documentation, process daily data entry, and maintain accurate shipment and order records.
• Coordinate export shipments, including containers and required export documentation.
• Communicate with customer service, supervisors, and transportation providers to support shipment schedules and resolve issues.

Skills

Shipping operations

Forklift operation

Documentation accuracy

Problem solving

Communication with stakeholders

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

Job Title: Shipping Clerk
City and State: Elgin, IL
Pay Rate:$21.00 - $23.00/hour
Schedule/Shift: 1st Shift, Monday-Friday, 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Employment Type: Evaluation Hire (Temp-to-Hire)

Summary: As a Shipping Clerk, you will perform shipping duties for the plant, including scheduling shipments, tagging products, maintaining an organized warehouse, and operating a forklift. This role supports efficient warehouse operations by ensuring accurate documentation, timely shipments, and strong communication with internal teams and transportation partners.

Responsibilities

• Check in drivers, verify truck seals, and coordinate truck scheduling for loading and unloading activities.
• Operate forklifts and assist with the movement, organization, and storage of products within the warehouse.
• Prepare shipping documentation, process daily data entry, and maintain accurate shipment and order records.
• Coordinate export shipments, including containers and required export documentation.
• Communicate with customer service, supervisors, and transportation providers to support shipment schedules and resolve issues.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in shipping, warehousing, or distribution center operations.
• Forklift certification and experience operating material handling equipment.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to ensure accuracy in shipping documents and product quantities.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a customer-focused mindset.
• Ability to maintain organized records and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.