Shipping Clerk

Arkwright Incorporated; West Haven (CT); On-site; USD 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkwright Incorporated in West Haven, CT is seeking a Shipping Clerk responsible for packaging finished goods, order pulling, and shipment of orders (U.S. and International) with a focus on warehouse organization.

The role requires forklift certification within the last 3 years, at least one year of shipping clerk experience, ability to read English work orders, lifting up to 50 lbs, and proficiency with shipping software.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Forklift certification current within last 3 years.
• Minimum 1 year of shipping/warehouse experience.
• Ability to read and interpret English work orders.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and operate forklift/manual pallet jack.

Responsibilities

• Verifies and keeps records on incoming and outgoing shipments and prepares items for shipment by comparing information and counts against bills of lading, invoices, orders or other records.
• Determine method of shipment using knowledge of shipping procedures, routes and rates.
• Pulls orders from generated reports.
• Affixes shipping labels on packed orders/shipments.
• Examines outgoing shipments to ensure they meet specifications.
• Maintains inventory of shipping materials and supplies.
• Operates forklift or hand truck/pallet jack to move shipments.
• Receives damaged or defective goods returned to establishment.

Skills

Forklift certification

Shipping clerk experience

Reads English work orders

Warehouse organization

Lift 50 lbs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

FedEx/UPS label printing

StarShip/VShip

Great Plains

Job description

Shipping Clerk

West Haven, CT

$19.50 ‒ $21.50 Hourly

Job Description

POSITION: Shipping Clerk

REPORTS TO: Site Manager

POSITION CLASSIFICATION: Full Time – Hourly Exempt

Job Summary

A Shipping Clerk is responsible for all aspects of packaging of finished goods, order pulling, shipment of orders (U.S. and International), and warehouse organization.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Verifies and keeps records on incoming and outgoing shipments and prepare items for shipment: Compare identifying information and count, weigh, or measure items of incoming and outgoing shipments to verify information against bills of lading, invoices, orders, or other records.
• Determine method of shipment, utilizing knowledge of shipping procedures, routes, and rates.
• Pull orders from generated reports.
• Affix shipping labels on packed orders/shipments
• Examine outgoing shipments to ensure shipments meet specifications.
• Maintains inventory of shipping materials and supplies.
• Operate forklift truck or use hand truck/pallet jack to move, convey, or hoist shipments.
• May receive damaged or defective goods returned to establishment.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Must have current forklift certification issued within the last 3 years when operating a forklift.
• Minimal 1 year experience operating as a Shipping Clerk.
• Must be able to read and comprehend work orders in English.
• Must be able to work in a non-climate-controlled building which may be quite cold in the winter and close to 100 degrees in the summer.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Neatness and organizational skills are required.
• Must be able to operate a manual pallet jack.
• PC skills to use FedEx, UPS, StarShip Software, VShip Software and print labels. Experience with using Great Plains software is preferred, and if not known, must be able to train and be using the software efficiently within 3 months of hire date.

Education And Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must undergo a background check.