Shipping Clerk

Sihl, Inc.; West Haven (CT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Sihl Inc. in West Haven, CT is seeking a Shipping Clerk to manage packaging of finished goods, pull orders, and ship orders domestically and internationally. The role includes maintaining warehouse organization and ensuring accurate shipments.

Responsibilities include labeling, inspecting shipments, and handling shipping materials. Candidates must have forklift certification, at least 1 year of shipping experience, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs; background check required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Forklift certification current within the last 3 years.
• At least 1 year experience as Shipping Clerk.
• Must read and comprehend work orders in English.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and operate pallet jack.
• Able to work in non-climate-controlled environment.

Responsibilities

• Verify and record incoming and outgoing shipments and prepare items for shipment.
• Determine shipment method using routes and rates.
• Pull orders from reports.
• Affix shipping labels on packed orders/shipments.
• Inspect outgoing shipments for specifications.
• Maintain inventory of shipping materials.
• Operate forklift or pallet jack to move shipments.
• Handle damaged/defective goods as needed.

Skills

Forklift certification

Shipping Clerk experience

English literacy

Lifting 50 lbs

Pallet jack operation

Organization skills

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.