Shipping Clerk

Powell Industries; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Powell Industries is hiring a Shipping Clerk at their Southeast Houston manufacturing facility. The role involves ensuring orders are correct, preparing products for shipping, and maintaining documentation. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma and experience in shipping operations, along with basic math and computer skills. This position offers a dynamic work environment with responsibility for a significant aspect of the shipping process.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma desired.
• Experience in shipping is a plus.
• Basic math and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Check item against customer’s order and prepare for shipping.
• Initiate shipping documents for domestic and international shipments.
• Maintain equipment and work area safety.

Skills

Basic Math

Keyboard Skills

Telephone Skills

Multi-tasking

Education

High School Diploma or General Education Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP Software

Job description

Powell is a manufacturer of switchgear and other electrical equipment. We are currently hiring a Shipping Clerk at our Southeast Houston manufacturing facility. Schedule: Monday-Thursday 11:00am-9:30pm

Position Summary

The clerk will carefully check the item against each customer’s order to see that it is filled correctly. The clerk will prepare and pack products for shipping as scheduled by the system Scheduled Ship Date or by the Shipping Supervisor. The clerk will be knowledgeable in all aspects of the documentation, customer instructions and requirements, and exchange program, (ie. Bill of Lading, Packing List, Packaging, Billing, UPS and FEDEX software); and records keeping of outgoing shipments. The clerk will monitor the supply of packaging materials and requisition additional supplies as required.

Essential Responsibilities

• Assure orders and shipping quantities match sale order through careful audit of sale order documents.
• Assist in resolving any discrepancies. Initiate and prepare shipping documents for both domestic and international shipments.
• Answer/route all telephone calls, takes messages and routing to proper individual in a timely manner.
• Answer and document tracer inquiries when requested via email and/or fax.
• Complete Ship Confirm in Oracle.
• Arranges for movement of freight to consignee/agent & updates the system with information.
• Keep equipment and work area clear on a regular basis.
• Maintain a safe working environment.
• Maintain a high level of packaging and documents quality.
• Perform other duties as assigned to meet business needs.
• Data entry compiling and updating Oracle system.
• Order packaging supplies as required.
• Notify consignee of shipment arrival and coordinates shipment information to other offices and/or agents.

Minimum Qualification

• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma desired.
• Reading, writing, basic math keyboard and telephone skills are required.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and ERP software
• Experience in shipping (i.e. packing, crating, billing, etc.) is a plus.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks.

Working & Environmental Conditions

Working Conditions

• Warehouse environment – loading and unloading indoors or outdoors
• Sitting, twisting
• Frequent walking, standing, handling
• Occasionally crouching, stooping
• Operating warehouse material handling equipment

Physical Requirements

• Pushing/pulling (50 lbs.)
• Regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about the facility.
• Lifting/carrying (40 lbs.)

More Information

This job description outlines the essential functions of the job and does not contain a comprehensive list of all possible responsibilities, tasks, and duties.