Shipping Clerk

Lozier Corporation; Scottsboro (AL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus potential

Paid Time Off and holidays

Health benefits on first day

401(k) with employer match

Employee Assistance Program

Educational Assistance Program

Career Development Programs

Casual dress

Relocation benefits available

Onsite Mon-Fri schedule

Optional Alternate Work Schedule

Job summary

Lozier Corporation in Scottsboro, AL, is hiring a DC Shipping Clerk to print and manage outbound paperwork and keep the packing-list files for inbound receiving. You’re the first contact at the DC shipping desk and will provide accessorial documents to drivers at pickup.

This role requires strong organization, basic PC skills, and clear communication with drivers, customers, and internal teams. Onsite, with a Monday–Friday schedule and optional alternate work arrangements, this position offers a

Qualifications

• Education: None required at this time.
• Up to 2 years general maintenance and/or custodial experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Effective communication skills, in person, phone or email.

Responsibilities

• Act as point of first contact at the shipping desk when calls come in, or someone checks in, at the DC.
• Provides assistance to Customers, Customer Service or other entities as requested or needed.
• Prints and maintains paperwork for each truck load and LTL trailer that is loaded by the DC; verifies export documents, hazmat paperwork, trailer number and seal numbers; prints maps for drivers.
• Supports the export coordinator in the main office and Joplin, MO, by creating and printing export documents for Canadian shipments (2nd shift).
• Performs shipment close in Catalyst on LTL small package/air and truckload shipments when complete.
• Calls LTL carriers for trailer pickup and cartage carriers/customers for dock pickups.
• Notifies shag drivers of trailer moves and tracks drivers checked in for loads.
• Logs inbound trailers and containers and maintains paperwork for receiving.
• Maintains live driver check-in log and Haz-Mat file for DOT compliance.
• Provides weekend coverage, outside of normal working hours, of shipping desk when DC is working.
• Cross training and additional projects as needed.
• Regular attendance and timeliness in reporting to work and completing assignments.
• Ability to work and interact well with others.

Skills

Time management

MS Word & Excel

Clear communication

Tools

Business Objects

Lozier Mainframe

Catalyst

Job description

ABOUT LOZIER

Every day, millions of people interact with Lozier products without even realizing it. From the shelving in retail stores to the storage systems powering warehouses and online fulfillment, our products keep retail moving. If you’ve shopped in a store or ordered online, chances are you’ve experienced what we build.

For 70 years and counting, Lozier Corporation has been the industry leader trusted by top brands across the country. Headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, with facilities nationwide, we combine innovation, advanced manufacturing, and a people-centric culture to shape the future of retail. At Lozier, you’ll join a team that designs industry-leading solutions, builds products retailers and warehouses depend on, and be part of a company that prioritizes growth and development of its workforce.

BENEFITS AND SCHEDULE

• Company bonus potential.
• PTO (Paid Time Off) plus paid holidays.
• Competitive benefits package (Eligible for medical, dental, and vision benefits on the first day of employment).
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Educational Assistance Program.
• Career Development Programs.
• Casual dress.
• Relocation benefits available, (as applicable).
• Monday thru Friday schedule, onsite.
• Optional Alternative Work Schedule available, this includes a schedule of longer work days, with a rotational schedule of every other Friday off.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The DC Shipping Clerks are responsible for printing and managing the majority of outbound paperwork as well as maintain packing list file for inbound receiving. They are the first point of contact for anyone calling into or physically checking in at the DC shipping office. Responsible to provide accessorial paperwork (maps, export documents, dangerous goods, etc) to drivers at time of pick up.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Act as point of first contact at the shipping desk when calls come in, or someone checks in, at the DC.
• Provides assistance to Customers, Customer Service or other entities as requested or needed.
• Prints and maintains paperwork for each truck load and LTL trailer that is loaded by the DC. Also, verifies that drivers leave with correct export documents, hazmat paperwork, trailer number and seal number. Prints maps for the drivers.
• Supports the export coordinator in the main office and Joplin, MO, by creating and printing export documents for our Canadian shipments (2nd shift only).
• Performs shipment close, in Catalyst, on LTL small package/air and truckload shipments when complete.
• Calls LTL carriers for trailer pick up and cartage carriers/customers for dock pick ups.
• Calls out trailer moves to the shag drivers and keeps track of drivers who have checked in for their loads.
• Logs inbound trailers and containers and maintains paperwork for receiving
• Maintains live driver check in log.
• Maintains Haz-Mat file for DOT compliance.
• Provides weekend coverage, outside of normal working hours, of shipping desk when DC is working.
• Cross training and additional projects as needed
• Regular attendance and timeliness in reporting to work and completing assignments
• Ability to work and interact well with others

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• None required at this time

Experience:

• Up to 2 years general maintenance and/or custodial experience

Required Skills:

• Ability to organize activities and manage time effectively.
• Intermediate PC Skills including Microsoft Word, Excel
• Ability to communicate effectively with others face to face or using telephone, email, and C.B. radio.

Preferred Skills

• Working knowledge of Business Objects
• Working knowledge of Lozier Mainframe
• Working knowledge of Catalyst
• Working knowledge of how DC works and movement of freight.
• Strong bias for action; sense of urgency
• Focuses on serving customers - internal and external

SPECIAL DEMANDS

• Ability to lift 25 pounds

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as assigned by their supervisor. Lozier reserves the right to modify, interpret, or apply this job description in any way desired and the essential job functions may be modified to reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Successful completion of pre-hire drug screen and post offer background screen is required to obtain employment. Continued employment remains on an "at-will" basis.