Shipping Clerk

Trinidad Benham; La Vergne (TN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-owned

Advancement opportunities

Weekly pay

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) match

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick pay

Tuition assistance

ESOP

Job summary

Trinidad Benham is seeking a Shipping Clerk for our Packaging Operations in La Vergne, TN. You will handle all aspects of shipping, ensuring accurate transfer of finished products to customers while meeting GMP and SQF requirements.

Responsibilities include preparing orders, verifying drivers, printing bills of lading, tracking changes, and maintaining orderly records. Requires a high school diploma and 1 year shipping experience; benefits include weekly pay and ESOP participation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum one year shipping or receiving experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare picked orders for shipment by assembling orders and checking against shipping or customer orders.
• Print and verify outbound shipments in the system daily.
• Check in drivers and verify order and identification.
• Assist with scheduled pick-ups and outbound shipments by phone or email.
• Sign drivers in/out and assign to pick-up locations.
• Print bills of lading for outbound shipments.
• Track order changes and cancellations.
• Scan and file orders.
• Perform load checks as needed.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Excel

Ten-key calculator

Basic math

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Office copier

Scanner

Job description

Department: Packaging Operations

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: La Vergne, TN - International Blvd

Description

The Shipping Clerk is responsible for handling all aspects of the shipping department, emphasizing the accurate transfer of finished products to customers in a timely and consistent manner while meeting food safety and customer specifications.

Key Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Ensures the preparation of picked orders for shipment by assembling orders, checking against shipping or customer orders, and reporting shortages and incomplete orders.
• Prints and checks system “outbound” page daily to stay current on shipments.
• Checks in drivers and verify order and identification.
• Assist in verifying scheduled pick-up appointments or outbound shipments by phone or e-mail.
• Signs drivers in/out and checks identification; assign to pick-up locations.
• Prints bill of ladings for outbound shipping orders.
• Tracks order changes and cancellations.
• Scans and files orders.
• Performs load checks as necessary.
• Enters orders for shipments
• Sets uploads for outbound shipments.
• During downtime, ensures the cleanliness of the work area.
• Complies with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Safe Quality Food (SQF) procedures, including timely and accurate documentation of required SQF forms and safety policies.
• Maintains regular attendance and punctuality.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Education And Formal Training

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum one (1) year shipping or receiving experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills, And Ability

• Microsoft Office preferred (Outlook, Excel, Outlook)
• Ability to use a ten-key calculator, office copier, and scanner
• Basic math skills
• Flexibility to accommodate unscheduled changes in duties and work overtime as needed
• Self-motivated and responsible
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and co-workers

Benefits

• Employee-owned
• Advancement Opportunities
• Weekly pay
• Insurance coverage that includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance and flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid holidays and competitive vacation/sick pay plans
• Tuition assistance program
• Employee stock ownership program (ESOP)