Shipping Clerk

Gerdau; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Gerdau in Jackson, MI is seeking a Shipping Coordinator to manage the shipment process and maintain accurate documentation for outbound freight. You will direct loading, verify BOLs, ensure packaging meets quality standards and coordinate with carriers to uphold safety requirements.

The role emphasizes knowledge of Safety, GMPs, RP and SOPs as they relate to shipping, with collaboration across logistics and production to meet customer timelines and compliance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of Safety, GMPs, RP and SOPs.
• Ability to work with carriers and maintain documentation.

Responsibilities

• Send BOLs to Accounting for invoicing and Production Control for review and filing.
• Prepares all shipping documents and checks paperwork as well as the product to assure accuracy.
• Physically inspects product shipments to ensure proper packaging and loading.
• Visually inspects each load for bent bars and other obvious quality issues.
• Audits the Material Handlers paperwork for location changes as product is moved.
• Inspects and confirms incoming processing material and documentation.
• Coordinates with other Logistics Coordinators at shift change to assure accuracy and continuity.
• Maintains adequate inventory of shipping forms and materials.
• Performs cycle count audits as directed by Logistics Routine Facilitator.
• Performs other shipping-related duties as needed or directed by the Logistics Routine Facilitator.

Skills

Shipping procedures

Safety compliance

Documentation

SOPs knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Date: Sep 1, 2026

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BASIC FUNCTION:

• The primary function is to ship our product and maintain documentation when doing so.
• TheShipping Coordinator is to be knowledgeable of all Safety, GMP’s, RP’s and other Standard Operating Procedures that affect the Shipping functions.
• Assists the Logistics Routine Facilitator in directing the crew to ensure optimum utilization of equipment and personnel.
• Assist the Production Control group in ensuring satisfaction of customer requirements.
  

NATURE AND SCOPE:

• Advise Material Handlers of location of product for movement and loading. Direct truck drivers concerning loading procedures and Gerdau safety requirements.
• Responsible for ensuring that Carriers comply with Gerdau Safety Requirements while on site
• Assumes responsibility of accuracy of all final shipping documents and shipments leaving Gerdau.
• Assumes responsibility for shipment of a quality-packaged product prepared to the customer specification per the instructions on the Dock Audit.
• Assumes responsibility of accuracy of all incoming Returned Steel and material to be processed from Gerdau Monroe and Gerdau Fort Smith mills.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Send BOL’s to Accounting for invoicing and Production Control for review and filing.
• Prepares all necessary shipping documents and checks paperwork as well as the product to assure accuracy.
• Physically inspects product shipments to ensure that the product is properly packaged and loaded.
• Visually inspects each load for bent bars and other obvious quality issues.
• Audits the Material Handlers paperwork for location changes as product is moved from process to location or from location to process.
• Inspects and confirms incoming processing material and documentation.
• Coordinates with other Logistics Coordinators at shift change to assure the accuracy and continuity of shipping activities.
• Maintains adequate inventory of tools, forms, materials and equipment common to the shipping operation.
• Performs cycle count audits as directed by Logistics Routine Facilitator.
• Performs other shipping-related duties as needed or as directed by the Logistics Routine Facilitator.
  

REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Gerdau believes in equal employment opportunity related to all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of Gerdau that there will be no discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. All external applicants must be legally eligible to immediately work in the country of hire without current or future sponsorship.

If you are vision-impaired or have some other disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act / Accessible Canada Act or a similar law, and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at Gerdau, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at (866)-788-2798 [e-mail]

Nearest Major Market: Jackson Michigan
Nearest Secondary Market: Ann Arbor