Shipping Clerk

Mittera; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Mittera is seeking a Shipping Clerk who will be responsible for coordinating shipping activities and managing shipping details in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate should have a High School Diploma, strong organizational skills, and experience in material management. This role is crucial in ensuring efficiency in shipping operations and maintaining details related to product deliveries.

Benefits

Medical

Vision

Life and AD&D Policies

Short and Long-Term Disability

401K with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• 1 - 3 years of previous material management experience preferred.
• Ability to operate lifting equipment safely.
• Basic computer skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Studies shipping notices and ensures accuracy of shipments.
• Oversees incoming and outgoing shipping activities.
• Coordinates shipping of jobs to and from vendors.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Organization

Math Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Pallet Jack

Job description

We are currently looking for Shipping Clerk to join the Mittera family where ideas are valued, and internal mobility is promoted! In our production facilities, Material Handlers find products on shelves, wrap or package them appropriately, and place them on delivery trucks; they may also take products off of trucks and put them on shelves. Thanks to our material handlers, customer orders can be fulfilled and moved quickly.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Studies shipping notices, bills of lading, invoices, orders and other records to determine shipping priorities, work assignments and shipping methods required to meet shipping and receivable standards
• Help with daily workload of jobs running and ensuring details are followed on packaging and labeling of finished product
• Help coordinate shipping of jobs to and from outside vendors
• Communicate details of shipping information are not on the job ticket
• Oversees incoming and outgoing shipping activities to ensure accuracy, completeness, and condition of shipments
• Directs movement of shipments from shipping and receiving platform to storage and work areas
• Studies and standardizes procedures to improve efficiency of subordinates
• Adjusts errors and complaints
• Be available to cover for different areas of the department when needed
• All other duties as assigned

Requirements

Required Skills and Abilities

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• 1 - 3 years of previous material management experience preferred
• Safely operate a forklift, pallet jack, and any other lift equipment required for the job (following appropriate training)
• Full comprehension in reading work instructions and business memos
• Effective communications skills with all levels within the organization
• Ability to use basic math skills, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, measurements and critical thinking, to solve practical problems
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Must have the ability to work effectively in stressful situations and meet stringent deadlines
• Be organized and able to plan, prioritize and follow through on projects assigned with minimal supervision
• Has basic computer skills

Physical Requirements

• Requires use of proper body mechanics with pushing, pulling, reaching, lifting, squatting, kneeling and bending
• Pushing / pulling and lifting up to 50 lbs
• Requires fine motor hand and arm movement, manual dexterity and coordination
• Requires working around and operating departmental equipment
• Must be able to access and navigate each department in the facility
• Requires the ability to function in a professional manner under stressful circumstances

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to hazardous materials. A production employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts. Mittera is a leading-edge company that provides commercial and digital printing, finishing, graphic design, data analytics, direct mail processing, and fulfillment services. Mittera's full-service approach connects data-driven revelations, bar-raising creative, and expertly printed materials to give our customers' brand recognition it deserves. Competitive compensation and robust benefits plans are offered. Benefits include :

• Medical
• Vision
• Life and AD&D Policies
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• 401K with Company Match
• Paid Time Off

Mittera is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Visit us today at mittera.com or stop by and fill out an application at Mittera location near you!