Shipping Clerk

Sihl Inc.; West Haven (CT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Sihl Inc. in Connecticut is seeking a Shipping Clerk to handle packaging of finished goods, order pulling, and shipping for both U.S. and international customers.

The role focuses on accurate labeling, inventory upkeep, and warehouse organization. The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of shipping experience, a current forklift certification, ability to read work orders in English, and the stamina to lift up to 50 lbs in a non-climate-controlled environment.

Qualifications

• Must have a current forklift certification issued within the last 3 years.
• Minimum 1 year experience operating as a Shipping Clerk.
• Ability to read and comprehend work orders in English.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and operate a manual pallet jack.
• Experience with shipping software and label printing.

Responsibilities

• Verifies and records incoming/outgoing shipments and prepares items for shipment.
• Determines shipment methods based on routes, rates, and procedures.
• Pulls orders from reports and affixes labels.
• Inspects shipments to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Maintains inventory of shipping materials and uses forklift/pallet jack as needed.
• Assists with damaged goods processing as required.

Skills

Forklift Certification

Shipping experience

English reading

Lift 50 lbs

Pallet jack operation

Warehouse organization

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

FedEx/UPS

StarShip

VShip

Great Plains

Job description

Job Description

POSITION:

Shipping Clerk

REPORTS TO

Site Manager

POSITION CLASSIFICATION:

Full Time – HourlyExempt

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.