Shipping Clerk

Reliance, Inc.; Fort Payne (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Reliance, Inc. in Fort Payne, AL, is seeking a Shipping Clerk to ensure smooth production flow and accurate shipping documentation. This role maintains inventory counts and quality control for outgoing shipments while supporting material movement across processes.

The position requires attention to detail, basic math, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team. Forklift operation and safety adherence are essential.

Qualifications

• Requires good time management and urgency awareness.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience in shipping/receiving is preferred.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.
• Knowledge of company products/services helpful.
• Organized and capable of multi-tasking in a professional setting.
• Basic math skills and blueprint familiarity.
• Proficient with Microsoft Outlook/Word/Excel.

Responsibilities

• Prepare shipments and shipping documentation (BOL, manifest, dock audits).
• Determine shipment method based on procedures, routes, and rates.
• Create and attach labels and paperwork to packages.
• Operate forklift to move product/shipments.
• Record information on required paperwork and control sheets.
• Upload shipping docs to systems and file hard copies as needed.
• Maintain professional demeanor with internal/external customers.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area.
• Follow safety standards and company policies.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.

Skills

Time management

Team player

Shipping/receiving experience

Communication

Attention to detail

Product knowledge

Multi-tasking

Basic math

MS Office

Job description

Job Summary

The Fabrication job family ensures an environment of continuous improvement exists in the organizations production processes, operating procedures and workflows in order to achieve internal and external customer satisfaction. General areas of responsibility include ensuring smooth production flow and perform product inspections. The clerk will be responsible for preparing shipments and shipping documentation, processing material receipts, and facilitating material movement between processes and facilities.

POSITION PURPOSE:This position is accountable for maintaining inventory counts and quality control procedures for outgoing product shipments.

Physical Requirements

Stand or Sit(Stationary position), Walk(Move, Traverse), Use hand/fingers to handle or feel (Operate, Activate, Use, Prepare, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position), Climb (stairs/ladders) or balance (Ascend/Descend, Work atop, Traverse), Stoop, kneel, crouch, or Crawl(Position self(to), Move), Talk/hear(Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information), See (Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess), Pushing or Pulling, Reaching, Repetitive Motion

Function in the Job

Medium work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Job Function

1. Prepare paperwork for shipments (BOL, manifest, dock audits, etc.) ensuring product identification matches in terms of weight, piece counts, identified parts, packaging requirements, and method of delivery.
2. Determine method of shipment, utilizing knowledge of shipping procedures, routes, and rates.
3. Accurately create labels and shipping paperwork (BOL, manifest, dock audits, etc.) and affix shipping labels on packaged product.
4. Operate forklift to move product/shipments.
5. Record the proper information on required process paperwork, charts, check lists, or other control sheets.
6. Upload shipping related documentation to systems and file any hardcopies as needed to ensure compliance.
7. Maintains a professional demeanor when interacting with internal and external customers and represents the organization in a positive manner.
8. Responsible for maintaining a clean and orderly work area.
9. Performs all work in accordance with established safety standards and adheres to all safety policies, rules, regulations, and procedures.
10. Performing other duties or functions as requested by management.

Required Skills

• Strong sense of time organization and urgency
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as a team member
• Experience in shipping/receiving preferred.
• Excellent communication skills with problem solving abilities.
• Attention to detail and follows instructions.
• Knowledge of products and services of the company.
• Must be organized and be able to multi-task in a professional and efficient manner.
• Basic Math Skills and understanding of blueprints is required.
• Basic Knowledge in Microsoft Suite applications (Outlook, Word, Excel)