Shipping Clerk

Brook + Whittle; Kentucky; On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Life insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company participation

Job summary

Brook & Whittle Ltd. is seeking a Shipping Clerk for 1st or 2nd shift in Kentucky. The role involves sorting and packing orders, coordinating truck shipments, and processing international shipments.

The position offers competitive pay and benefits including medical, life insurance, PTO, and a 401(k) with company participation. Candidates must have a High School Diploma or equivalent and 0–3 years of related experience, with strong communication skills and basic computer literacy.

Qualifications

• Verbal and written communication skills required.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and memos.
• Basic computer operations knowledge.
• Team collaboration with shipping dept. and other departments.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality and accuracy of each order.
• Label orders per customer specs.
• Process shipments and special/exceptions via carrier websites.
• Handle Shiprite system workflows when needed.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Reading comprehension

Basic computer operations

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Shiprite system

Job description

Description

Multiple positions available

1st shift: 9:30am-5:30pm Monday-Friday

2nd shift: 12:00pm-8:00pm Monday-Friday

Brook & Whittle is a leading North American provider of sustainable labeling solutions, partnering with top consumer brands and offering a collaborative, innovative culture where you can take pride in creating the labels you see on store shelves every day.

The Shipping Clerk will sort and package orders and process shipments in an accurate manner; will coordinate the shipment of truck shipments with customers or logistics companies; will process international and special requirement shipments using the internet.

Pay and Benefits

Pay: $16.40-$18.00/hour
Competitive pay, medical benefits, life insurance, paid time off, 401(k) with company participation, and a wide range of elective company benefits

Primary Duties and Responsibilities (*Essential Functions)

These are essential functions a qualified applicant must be able to perform with or without reasonable accommodation

• Utilizes the established quality assurance principals to ensure the quality and accuracy of each order
• Packages label orders per customer's specifications
• Arranges/processes the "exception" shipments (that cannot be processed thru the Shiprite system) using the "carrier websites" on the internet
• Processes shipments on the Shiprite system when needed
• Lifts up to 45-pound boxes of labels repetitively throughout the day and push/pulls 75-150-pound carts on wheels or pallets (using a pallet jack).
• Send incomplete orders back to press when there is insufficient quantity of labels for the order.
• Modifies orders that need to have changes or corrections made in the OM retrieve system.
• Contacts the customer directly when there are questions regarding the shipping requirements of an order or when the customer wants to make the freight/shipping arrangements.
• Scans the barcodes of orders coming into the department
• Moving packed boxes onto conveyor line and/or loading directly onto pallets throughout the day. Using manual pallet jacks to move weight up to 2,000 pounds throughout the day.

Requirements

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent. May include specialized classes beyond high school.
• Has proficient understanding of principles in one or more functions. Typically possesses 0 to 3 years of relevant work experience.
• Performs single function tasks that tend to be of moderate size and scope.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions. Ability to read, interpret and create simple correspondence and memos.
• Ability to effectively present information one-on-one and in small group situations.
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Basic computer operations knowledge
• This position requires contact with shipping dept. team, team members in other departments, customers, and management staff

Physical Requirements & Environmental Conditions

• Frequent exposure to manufacturing environment with one or more unpleasant or hazardous conditions including but not limited to exposure to dust, dirt, high noise levels, chemicals, etc. 21% to 50% of work time.
• Incumbent constantly required to walk, stand, grasp, reach, push/pull, bend, stoop, twisting, and use of manual dexterity for prolonged periods of time.
• Incumbent regularly required to hear, speak, and use color vision.
• Incumbent regularly required to carry and lift up to 50 lbs

Work Authorization

• Must be eligible to work in the United States without restriction.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

About Us

Brook & Whittle Ltd. is one of North America’s leading Sustainable Labeling Solutions providers, producing pressure sensitive, flexographic and shrink sleeve labels for many of the nation’s leading brands. The company serves multiple consumer markets, including Personal Care, Beverage, Food, Nutraceuticals, Wine & Spirits, and Household Chemicals.

The company’s rapid growth can be attributed to its world-class staff of employees and its commitment to sustainability, print innovation, and the latest technological advancements. Wouldn’t it be cool to go into a store, pick up a product and say “we make that label”!

Our culture is first and foremost one of collaboration and teamwork. We hold ourselves to high professional, ethical, and fairness standards. We have zero tolerance for anything less. We celebrate our diverse workforce and reward good performance through our recognition program, advancement opportunities, and our compensation structure. We welcome you to consider being a part of this great team.

AAP/EEO Statement

Brook & Whittle LTD provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Brook & Whittle complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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