Shipping Clerk

Whittle Limited; New Albany (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Whittle Limited in New Albany, Indiana is looking for a dedicated Shipping Clerk to manage order sorting and shipment processing. The role involves ensuring quality and accuracy in shipments, coordinating with logistics, and physically handling products.

The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma, good communication skills, and basic computer knowledge. This full-time position requires individuals who can lift heavy loads consistently throughout the day.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions.
• Ability to effectively present information one-on-one and in small group situations.

Responsibilities

• Sort and package orders accurately.
• Coordinate shipment of truck shipments with customers or logistics companies.
• Process international and special requirement shipments.

Skills

Good verbal and written communication skills

Basic computer operations knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Full-Time Shifts Available: Monday-Friday 4p-12a

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.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Utilizes the established quality assurance principles 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 through 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 pushes/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
• Performs other duties as assigned

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.

AAP/EEO Statement

Brook + Whittle 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.

Brook + Whittle expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Brook + Whittle LTD’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.