Shipping Clerk

Senneca Holdings; Oakbury (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Senneca Holdings in Woodbury, Minnesota is seeking an experienced Shipping Clerk responsible for the movement of goods in and out of a multi-shift operation. You will help keep production running smoothly and ensure efficient material flow.

This entry level role offers $20-23/hour with Monday–Friday, 7:00 am–3:30 pm hours. You will verify shipments, prepare bills of lading, and coordinate with forklift drivers while maintaining accurate records to meet schedules.

Qualifications

• Must have 1+ years’ experience in warehousing, shipping and receiving or dock operations.
• Attention to detail is critical for material movement and record accuracy.
• Strong teamwork and communication are essential for coordinating with drivers and staff.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities of workers in shipping/receiving and prepare items for shipment.
• Verify incoming/outgoing shipments and ensure accuracy and condition of goods.
• Prepare bills of lading and post weights and shipping charges.
• Direct movement of shipments from platform to storage and work areas.
• Inspect loading operations and ensure compliance with shipping specifications.

Skills

Team player

Detail oriented

Safety aware

Education

1+ years warehousing/shipping experience

Tools

Warehouse systems

Job description

We are searching for an experienced Shipping Clerk at our Woodbury, Minnesota facility.

Job Summary

As the Shippingand Receiving Clerk, youwill be responsible for the movement of goods in and out of a multi-shiftoperation. You will need to manage the flow of goods in order to keepproduction running smoothly and to keep material movement as efficient aspossible.

Entry Level Role - $20-23/hour (Monday- Friday, 7am-3:30pm)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinates activities of workers engaged in verifying and keeping records on incoming and outgoing shipments, and preparing items for shipment: Studies shipping notices, bills of lading, invoices, orders, and other records to determine shipping priorities, work assignments, and shipping methods required to meet shipping and receiving schedules, utilizing knowledge of shipping procedures, routes, and rates.
• Assists with incoming and outgoing shipping activities to ensure accuracy, completeness, and condition of shipments.
• Determines space requirements and position of shipment in boxcars and trucks and lays out position of shipment.
• Inspects loading operations to ensure compliance with shipping specifications, and seals loaded boxcars and truck doors.
• Inspects material handling equipment for defects and notifies maintenance personnel or contacts outside service facility for repair.
• Directs movement of shipments from shipping and receiving platform to storage and work areas.
• Posts weight and shipping charges.
• Prepares bills of lading.
• May assist workers in shipping and receiving activities.

Required Experience

• Demonstrated experience in managing forklift drivers, establishing an excellent safety record, and effectively managing labor costs in the process.
• Excellent team building skills are a must have as well – we want an engaged and cohesive team handling our clients’ goods.
• Being a stickler for details is also a must have in this role as material movement accuracy is critical.
• You must be a team player

Required Education

• 1+ years’ experience in warehousing, shipping and receiving, dock operations.

Desired Qualifications

• Exceptional detail orientation and problem-solving skills; persistence and perseverance to find the answer.
• Strong ability to effectively build both internal and external relationships to ensure optimal service to customers.
• Experience working with warehousing operations system.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, you must be able to effectively assert yourself when needed.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, chaotic, constantly-changing work environment
• Ability to stand, sit, squat, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, stretch, walk, reach, twist, bend, grasp, use hands and fingers, handle objects or controls, talk, hear
• Agility to negotiate around moving machinery and people
• Physical capabilities required in given department/assigned areas

NOTE

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to the classification. They reflect the essential elements and general responsibilities of the position but are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.