Shipping Clerk

Mai Animal Health; Elmwood (WI); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 27,552,000; Full time

Job summary

Mark Anderson Companies in Wisconsin is seeking a Shipping Clerk responsible for shipping, receiving, and warehouse upkeep. You will prepare shipments, verify stock, and coordinate carrier quotes to ensure timely delivery.

Proficiency with ERP systems and basic MS Office is needed, along with forklift operation and a strong attention to detail. The role requires ability to work in a fast-paced environment, maintain safety standards, and support a team to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to operate a forklift and use ERP software.
• Strong attention to detail and teamwork are essential.
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with MS Office.
• Knowledge of safety practices in warehouse environments.

Responsibilities

• Prepare orders for shipment according to sales orders and customer requirements.
• Check inventory to verify availability of needed stock.
• Package and ship orders following packaging guidelines.
• Operate forklift for loading and unloading material and equipment.
• Maintain organized warehouse and stock shelves.
• Coordinate with carriers for quotes based on best pricing.
• Process inbound receiving paperwork and update records.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Basic computer skills

Forklift operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP system

Job description

The Shipping Clerk will perform a variety of routine shipping, receiving, production and housekeeping tasks. Shipping tasks include loading truck shipment, picking, packaging and shipment of orders. Receiving tasks include unloading truck shipments, stocking the warehouse shelves and complete inbound receiving paperwork.

Responsibilities and Duties

Shipping

• Prepare orders for shipment in accordance with the sales order acknowledgment and customer requirements
• Check inventory to verify availability of needed stock
• Notify the Lead Shipping and Receiving Associate of shortages
• Package and ship in accordance with packaging guidelines and accepted methods/practices
• Maintain product stock in work area
• Stock shelves in the warehouse
• Email or call carrier(s) for quotes for shipping based on best pricing
• Request purchase order for freight charges and containers
• Prepare shipments for UPS, Federal Express, DHL type parcel delivery companies
• Operate dolly, pallet jack, or forklift in loading and unloading material and equipment

Production Labeling & Packaging

• Label and ship in accordance with packaging guidelines and accepted methods/practices
• Maintain product stock in work area
• Monitor labeling material supplies and notify Purchasing to request a purchase order
• Organize work orders and verify they are correct with the item being labeled
• Read sales orders and verify the material they are pulling for packaging matches the sales order
• Verify all lot and serial numbers match the sales order
• Adjust packing slip as required when the material is short, according to the sales order
• Follow instructions and requests for custom accounts (how to be packed per box size and quantity per box)
• Follow special instructions for applying outer box labels

All other duties as assigned

Knowledge and Skills

• Basic Computer skills, specifically Microsoft Office products
• Strong Attention to Detail and Communication Skills
• Solid understanding of safe work practices and OSHA.
• Ability to review, interpret, and evaluate company documents
• Ability to work in a team environment and maintain a professional disposition
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, meet time deadlines, and perform under pressure.
• Ability to operate a forklift

Education and Experience

• High school graduation or equivalent
• Ability to effectively utilize an ERP system to manage business as well as assist co-workers and direct reports.
• Prior shipping and/or receiving experience preferred
• Previous experience with hand tools and material handling equipment preferred (forklifts, pallet jacks, etc.).

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to regularly bend, stoop, squat, reach, twist, push, and pull.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to safely operate and maneuver material-handling equipment, including pallet jacks and forklifts.
• Ability to perform repetitive hand and arm movements associated with picking, packaging, labeling, and stocking.

Mark Anderson Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties as necessary to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.