Shipping Clerk

Allied Printing Services Inc.; Manchester (CT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with match

Paid Time Off

Great Company Culture

Job summary

Allied Printing Services Inc. is looking for a Shipping Clerk in Manchester, CT. This role involves preparing, organizing, and coordinating all outbound shipments to ensure accuracy and timely delivery. You'll work across departments to manage materials and ensure standards are met.

Candidates should have a High School Diploma and 1-3 years of shipping or warehouse experience. The position offers full-time hours with benefits, including medical, dental, and retirement options.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of hands-on shipping or warehouse experience.
• Prior shipping experience, preferably in printing or manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the movement of materials and finished products.
• Accurately package, label, and prepare outgoing shipments.
• Verify order accuracy and maintain detailed shipment records.
• Conduct quality checks on finished products prior to shipment.
• Schedule freight and parcel carrier pickups.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organization skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

One Allied Way Manchester, CT 06042
Allied Printing Services, Inc. is seeking a Shipping Clerk responsible for preparing, organizing, and coordinating all outbound shipments to ensure accuracy, quality, and timely delivery. This position works with multiple departments—including pressroom, bindery, mailing, finishing, large format, and production teams—to safely move printed materials through the final stages of production and shipment.

What You’ll Do:

• Coordinate the movement of materials and finished products throughout the facility to support a smooth and efficient production process
• Accurately package, label, and prepare outgoing shipments in compliance with company procedures and carrier requirements
• Verify order accuracy using packing lists, shipping software, and inventory systems while maintaining detailed shipment records
• Conduct quality checks on finished products prior to shipment to ensure customer expectations and company standards are met
• Schedule freight and parcel carrier pickups and communicate shipment status and delivery information with internal departments
• Safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material‑handling equipment to transport materials and completed orders
• Maintain an organized, clean, and safety‑focused work environment while demonstrating dependable attendance and a strong work ethic
• Identify opportunities to improve shipping, packaging, and material‑handling processes to enhance efficiency and customer satisfaction
• Collaborate with production, inventory, and customer service teams to ensure timely and accurate order fulfillment
• Help drive operational excellence by supporting continuous improvement initiatives within the shipping and logistics department

What You Bring:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Prior shipping experience, preferably in printing or manufacturing
• 1–3 years of hands‑on shipping or warehouse experience
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast‑paced production environment

Physical Requirements:

Walking 50% | Standing 50% | Lifting, pushing, pulling or carrying 25–50 lbs and more | Ability to stand for extended periods | Safely move materials weighing 500–750 lbs | Using manual pallet trucks | Driving, sitting, standing, walking, while operating a fork truck.

The Details:

Job Type: Full Time
Shifts Available: 1st shift (8:00am‑4:00pm)

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

You’ll join a supportive team that values innovation, teamwork, and growth. We’re proud of our history but even more excited about the future — and we’re looking for motivated people like you to help us get there. If you meet our minimum qualifications and are eager to thrive in a fast‑paced, growing environment, we invite you to become part of our team. This is an excellent opportunity to build your career with a company that combines decades of expertise with a commitment to innovation and exceptional service.

Great Benefits:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability, 401(k) and 401(k) match, Employee Assistance Program, Voluntary Benefits: Critical, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick, Holiday, 2nd (12%) & 3rd (15%) shift differentials, Paid Weekly, Growth Opportunities, Employee Referral Bonus, Work‑Life Balance, Great Company Culture.

Allied Printing Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants and employees are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, genetic information, disability, military or veterans' status or any other legally protected status or basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Allied Printing Services prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on these protected categories. If you need an accommodation to apply, please let us know.