Shipping Clerk

ViziRecruiter,LLC.; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Shipping and Receiving Clerk to manage the flow of goods in a dynamic, multi-shift operation. This role is crucial for ensuring production runs smoothly and efficiently, requiring a keen attention to detail and strong teamwork skills. You will coordinate shipping activities, inspect shipments, and maintain records to ensure compliance with specifications. Join a supportive environment that values safety and precision, where your contributions will directly impact the success of operations. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and are passionate about logistics, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

PTO – 120 days

Paid Holidays

Medical/dental/vision

Bonus

401k With match

Paid parental leave

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in shipping and receiving, with a focus on safety and efficiency.
• Strong detail orientation and problem-solving skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities for incoming and outgoing shipments, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Inspect loading operations and material handling equipment for safety.

Skills

Team Building

Attention to Detail

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Education

1+ years experience in warehousing

Tools

Warehousing Operations System

Job description

Introduction

At Senneca, we embrace the entrepreneurial spirit of the innovators that created our brands from traffic doors, to cold storage doors to fiberglass doors and beyond. We are committed to exceeding our customers’ expectations and to provide doors that offer safety and protection to our customers’ most important assets…people, products, capital investments and processes.

Overview

As the Shipping and Receiving Clerk, you will be responsible for the movement of goods in and out of a multi-shift operation. You will help with the flow of goods in order to keep production running smoothly and to keep material movement as efficient as possible.

(Monday- Friday, 7am-3:30pm)

Benefits working here:

• PTO – 120 days
• Paid Holidays
• Medical/dental/vision
• Bonus
• 401k With match
• Paid parental leave

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.

Requirements

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.
• 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.