Shipping Clerk

Openwork; Port Arthur (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct hire

Full-time employment

On-the-job training

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

gobravvo is seeking a Shipping Clerk to manage and execute shipping and logistics operations across a chemical processing environment. The role collaborates with customer service, drivers, and plant leadership to ensure accurate processing and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma, DOT certification, strong data-entry and communication skills, and a detail-oriented, multitasking mindset suitable for a fast-paced plant setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Current DOT Certification or ability to recertify.
• Proficiency in data entry and administrative documentation.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask in a busy industrial setting.
• Reliable, punctual and able to work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all incoming and outgoing shipments and update schedules with customer service and drivers.
• Weigh trucks and ISO containers to maintain accurate shipping records.
• Prepare, print, and audit traffic paperwork for GMP compliance.
• Issue Certificates of Analysis (COAs) and complete shipping packets for transport drivers to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Apply DOT shipping regulations and placard requirements to all outbound loads.
• Maintain records for demurrage, logistics charges, and scheduling fees.
• Monitor inventory levels of shipping supplies and place orders as needed.
• Verify tank space and product inventory for logistics planning.
• Assist with training loader personnel and perform additional admin tasks.

Skills

DOT Certification

Data entry

Communication

Organizational skills

Punctuality

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

ERP software

Spreadsheets

Job description

The Shipping Clerk plays a vital role in ensuring the smooth and compliant movement of goods within a chemical manufacturing and processing facility. This full-time, direct hire position is designed for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a dynamic environment that blends administrative precision with operational logistics. The Shipping Clerk is responsible for coordinating all aspects of shipping and logistics, maintaining compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, and supporting efficient plant operations. Working within a collaborative team, the Shipping Clerk will contribute to a stable and rewarding work environment while gaining valuable experience in the logistics sector. If you are seeking an opportunity to advance your career in shipping and logistics,

Shipping Clerk - Summary

The Shipping Clerk is responsible for managing, organizing, and executing shipping and logistics operations to support plant activities. This role requires close coordination with customer service representatives, drivers, and plant leadership to ensure that all incoming and outgoing shipments are accurately processed and compliant with applicable regulations. The Shipping Clerk must also maintain detailed documentation, monitor inventory levels, and provide operational support where needed. Success in this role relies on strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced industrial environment.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Coordinate all incoming and outgoing shipments, update schedules, and communicate delivery status with customer service and clients.
• Weigh trucks and ISO containers during entry and exit from the facility to maintain accurate shipping records.
• Prepare, print, and audit traffic paperwork for accuracy, completeness, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) compliance.
• Issue Certificates of Analysis (COAs) and complete shipping packets for transport drivers to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Apply Department of Transportation (DOT) shipping regulations and placard requirements to all outbound loads.
• Maintain accurate records for demurrage, logistics charges, and scheduling fees, and log rejected loads into the operating management system.
• Monitor inventory levels of placards, hazard stickers, and other shipping supplies, and place orders as needed.
• Verify tank space and product inventory availability to support efficient logistics planning.
• Assist with the training of loader personnel and perform additional administrative tasks as assigned by plant leadership.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage commensurate with experience and industry standards.
• Direct hire, full-time employment status with stability and opportunities for long-term growth.
• Potential for advancement within an established chemical manufacturing company.
• Comprehensive training and onboarding provided to support career development.

Qualifications & Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Current DOT Certification required, or the ability to quickly re-certify upon hire.
• Proficiency in computer operations, data entry, and administrative documentation.
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to multi-task in a busy industrial setting.
• Reliable punctuality and the ability to work independently as well as part of a collaborative team.

Ideal Candidate Snapshot

• Self-starter who is proactive and able to take initiative in a logistics role.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and compliance in shipping documentation.
• Adaptable and capable of handling both office-based and operational tasks.
• Comfortable working in an environment that requires the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as FRC uniforms, hard hats, safety-toe boots, safety glasses, and gloves.
• Physically able to walk, climb stairs or ladders, bend, stoop, and occasionally lift or move up to 25 lbs.

Other Relevant Information

• Work environment includes a combination of indoor office administration and outdoor plant/scale operations, subject to varying weather conditions and typical plant surroundings.
• Personal protective equipment must be worn on plant grounds to ensure safety and compliance with company policies.
• Joining this team offers the chance to work with a reputable chemical manufacturing company known for a collaborative culture and commitment to operational excellence.

To explore additional career openings, visit the company's official website.

The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.