Shipping Clerk

Fortis Solutions Group; Olde West Chester (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortis Solutions Group in West Chester, OH, is seeking an experienced Shipping Clerk to prepare finished products for shipment, review ship requests, and ensure on-time, accurate deliveries in a fast-paced warehouse. The role emphasizes detail, safety, and teamwork in daily processing using company systems and carrier services.

Responsibilities include creating pick lists, coordinating with scheduling and CRS, operating a forklift, and maintaining inventory integrity with First In/First Out

Qualifications

• Be mechanically inclined.
• Above average computer skills.
• Good verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Must be able to work in a team environment.
• Ability to read work tickets and interpret written information to provide the proper supplies to the press.
• Ability to do basic math and measurements.
• Must be proactive and detail oriented to catch problems or inconsistencies and bring them to management’s attention.
• Good organization skills.

Responsibilities

• Process products for shipment to customers, utilizing company computer systems to identify customer specific requirements.
• Utilize carrier shipment systems (UPS Worldship and Fed Ex) to set up and track shipments.
• Run Pick Lists throughout the day ensuring that orders are being processed for shipment.
• Coordinate with Customer Relation Specialist and Scheduling to ensure orders are being processed and shipped on-time.
• Attend daily scheduling meetings and review late/on-time/expedited orders with CRS and Scheduling.
• Follow and comply with all safety and work rules and regulations.
• Operate a Forklift, pulling inventory, loading / unloading trucks.
• Ship products from inventory in First in / First out manner.
• Pull roll stock using the Stock Allocation Report
• Assist in off-line packaging including counting of product to place in bundles, bundle packing, shrink wrapping, and stretch wrapping as needed.
• Lead the inventory along with variance reporting and corrections
• Ensure 100% adherence and use of the scan gun with every member who touches inventory.
• Ensure fully complete orders in Radius.
• Notify Purchasing / Quality Manager of any damaged products so claims are issued.
• Keep work area neat and orderly.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Computer skills

Teamwork

Reading work tickets

Mathematical skills

Detail oriented

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Description

Excellent opportunity for an experienced Shipping Clerk in our West Chester facility!

Excellent opportunity for an experienced Shipping Clerk in our West Chester facility!

As the Shipping Clerk you will prepare finished products for shipment in accordance with company procedures and customer specifications. In this role you must be detail oriented when reviewing ship requests and customer requirements, ensuring shipments will meet the customer’s quality and on-time demands.

Essential Duties And Primary Responsibilities

• Process products for shipment to customers, utilizing company computer systems to identify customer specific requirements.
• Utilize carrier shipment systems (UPS Worldship and Fed Ex) to set up and track shipments.
• Run Pick Lists throughout the day ensuring that orders are being processed for shipment.
• Coordinate with Customer Relation Specialist and Scheduling to ensure orders are being processed and shipped on-time.
• As the shipping clerk you will also attend daily scheduling meetings. Review with CRS’s and Scheduling on any late orders, orders on-time, or expedited orders.
• Follow and comply with all safety and work rules and regulations.
• Operate a Forklift, pulling inventory, loading / unloading trucks.
• Ship products from inventory in such a manner using the First in / First out method.
• Pull roll stock using the Stock Allocation Report
• Assist in off-line packaging including counting of product to place in bundles, bundle packing, shrink wrapping, and stretch wrapping as needed.
• Lead the inventory along with variance reporting and corrections
• Ensure 100% adherence and use of the scan gun with every member who touches inventory.
• Ensure fully complete orders in Radius.
• Notify Purchasing / Quality Manager of any damaged products so claims are issued.
• Keep work area neat and orderly.

Secondary Responsibilities

• Receiving incoming products, roll stock, finished products, and miscellaneous items.
• Notify Purchasing / Quality Manager of incoming products that are damaged.
• Review production schedule and pull roll stock for printing press using First in / First out method.
• Taking back roll stock from the printing presses and putting them back into inventory.
• Operate a Forklift, pulling inventory, loading / unloading trucks.
• Supply pallets for finished product.
• Manage the warehouse, keeping racks and floor neat and orderly.
• Supply Core ID’s and Box labels to rewinder and turret operators.
• Assemble and tape cartons for the finishing operators.
• Apply core tags to rolls, place rolls into cartons or bags, pack cartons with packaging material, tape cartons shut, apply the box labels, and place finished product on carts or pallets.

Minimum Requirements

Education and Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Prior experience as a shipping clerk or similar role within a warehouse environment.

Job Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Be mechanically inclined.
• Above average computer skills
• Good verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Must be able to work in a team environment.
• Ability to read work tickets and interpret written information to provide the proper supplies to the press.
• Ability to do basic math and measurements.
• Must be proactive and detail oriented to catch problems or inconsistencies and bring them to management’s attention.
• Good organization skills.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Physical Demands

• Lifting, standing, crouching, stair climbing with a load, and associated repetitive tasks.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs regularly and up to 75 lbs with assistance.
• Pass a pre-employment drug test and subject to random drug screening.

Work Environment

• Regular exposure to dust and noise in the production environment.

Personal Protective Equipment Required

• Steel toe shoes are highly recommended in the shipping and production environment.

Travel Requirements

• May include occasional travel to customer facilities or off-site seminars and training.

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We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of their position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodation will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, provided this does not create an undue hardship for the company. Fortis Solutions Group retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position, as needed.

Fortis Solutions Group is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and therefore, do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.