Shipping Clerk

Manpower; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

Short Term Disability Insurance

401(k)

Life Insurance

Job summary

ManpowerGroup in Knoxville, TN is seeking a Shipping Clerk to support daily shipping, receiving, and inventory accuracy. The role emphasizes clear communication with internal teams, suppliers, and customers to keep shipments moving smoothly from start to finish.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, logistics experience, and proficiency with Oracle and MS Office, including Excel. The position offers a full-time, temporary weekday schedule with onboarding and benefits options.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Proven experience as a logistics clerk or in a similar role.
• Proficiency with Oracle and MS Office tools, especially Excel.
• Strong organizational, multitasking, and communication abilities.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills; ability to work independently or in a team; forklift ability or training.

Responsibilities

• Process incoming and outgoing shipments by verifying contents and resolving discrepancies.
• Prepare shipping documents including bills of lading, packing lists, and shipping labels.
• Receive and inspect incoming shipments for accuracy and condition; unload, unpack, and document received goods.
• Coordinate warehousing of received items and liaise with internal teams, suppliers, and customers to resolve issues.
• Support logistics transactions related to outsourced processes with accurate documentation and tracking.

Skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork / independence

Forklift (ability or training)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Oracle

MS Office

Excel

Job description

Our client, logistics and supply chain operations is seeking a Shipping Clerk to join their team. As a Shipping Clerk, you will be part of the logistics department supporting daily shipping, receiving, and inventory accuracy. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, a detail-oriented mindset, and the ability to communicate clearly with internal teams, suppliers, and customers—helping keep shipments moving smoothly from start to finish.

Location: Knoxville, TN

Pay Range: $19.40

Shift: Monday thru Friday 8am - 4:30pm

What's the Job?

• Process incoming and outgoing shipments by verifying shipment contents and resolving discrepancies.
• Prepare shipping documents including bills of lading, packing lists, and shipping labels.
• Receive and inspect incoming shipments for accuracy and condition; unload, unpack, and document received goods.
• Coordinate warehousing of received items and liaise with internal teams, suppliers, and customers to resolve logistics issues.
• Support logistics transactions related to outsourced processes by ensuring accurate documentation and tracking of items sent to external vendors.

What's Needed?

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Proven experience as a logistics clerk or in a similar role.
• Proficiency in logistics software (e.g., Oracle) and MS Office, especially Excel.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills with excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team; ability to use or learn to use a forklift.

What's in it for me?

• Be part of a team that supports accurate shipping, receiving, and inventory transactions.
• Work in a role focused on continuous improvement through collaboration with logistics and other internal partners.
• Contribute to a safety-first environment by identifying hazards and supporting corrective actions.
• Develop and apply skills in shipping documentation, shipment verification, and logistics coordination.
• Join a full-time temporary assignment with a consistent weekday schedule.

Upon completion of waiting period associates are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k)

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells.

Manpower® is a global leader in contingent staffing and permanent resourcing, providing companies with strategic and operational flexibility and creating talent at scale. Our specialized recruiting teams assess and guide talent into meaningful, sustainable employment, while our PowerSuite technology enables deeper insight and smarter matching, helping candidates find opportunities that align with their strengths, experience, and career goals.

In this constantly shifting world, our flexible workforce solutions provide companies with the business agility needed to succeed. Manpower is part of the ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN) family of brands, which also includes Experis, Talent Solutions and Jefferson Wells. For more information about Manpower, follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram.