Shipping Clerk

Trinidad Benham Corporation; La Vergne (TN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Employee-owned

Advancement opportunities

Insurance - medical, dental, vision &

401(k) with employer match

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Trinidad Benham Corporation in La Vergne, TN is hiring a Shipping Clerk to manage all aspects of the shipping department, ensuring accurate transfer of finished products to customers in a timely and compliant manner. Responsibilities include preparing, packing, verifying orders, and maintaining paperwork per GMP/SQF procedures.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and at least 1 year shipping/receiving experience; familiarity with MS Office is preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare picked orders for shipment by assembling orders and verifying with shipping or customer orders.
• Select appropriate shipping containers and packing materials.
• Check receipts against purchase orders for proper shipment, shortages, damages, or defects.
• Print and verify outbound shipments daily.
• Assign order pickers and loaders to loads as needed.
• Process RMAs, including inventory counts and adjustments.
• Verify drivers in and out and verify order details.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Ten-key calculator

Basic math

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Shipping Clerk

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.
• Selects appropriate shipping containers and packing material.
• Checks receipts against purchase orders for proper shipment, shortages, damages, or defects.
• Prints and checks system “outbound” page daily to stay current on shipments.
• Prints pick lists for order pickers daily.
• Assigns order pickers and loaders to loads and other assignments as necessary.
• Get orders ready for loaders to grave them
• Processes RMA’s, including inventory counts and inventory adjustments.
• 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 orders for staging and distributes appropriate paperwork to warehouse staff.
• Prints bill of ladings for outbound shipping orders.
• Tracks order changes and cancellations.
• Scans and files orders.
• Prepares UPS shipments.
• Performs load checks as necessary.
• Enters orders for shipments
• Sets uploads for outbound shipments.
• During downtime, ensures the cleanliness of the work area and/or assist other stackers.
• Communicates with management or maintenance personnel on a timely basis to facilitate any maintenance and repairs.
• 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)