Shipping Clerk

Eliason Corporation; Woodbury (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Eliason Corporation in Woodbury, Minnesota is seeking an experienced Shipping Clerk to join our multi-shift team. You will manage movement of goods, coordinate receiving and shipping, and help keep production flowing by ensuring accurate and timely shipments.

This entry level role offers Monday–Friday hours from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm with compensation of $20–$23 per hour. Candidates should have at least 1 year in warehousing or shipping and a strong focus on safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• 1+ years' experience in warehousing, shipping and receiving, dock operations.
• Demonstrated teamwork and strong communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage forklift drivers and maintain safety records.
• Detail-oriented and accurate in handling shipments and records.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates activities of workers to verify and record incoming/outgoing shipments and prepare items for shipment.
• Assists with incoming and outgoing shipping to ensure accuracy and condition of shipments.
• Determines space requirements and layout for shipment in boxcars and trucks.
• Inspects loading operations for compliance with specifications and seals doors.
• Inspects material handling equipment for defects and coordinates maintenance.
• Directs movement of shipments from shipping/receiving to storage and work areas.
• Posts shipping weights and charges, and prepares bills of lading.
• May assist workers in shipping and receiving activities.
• Ensures timely fulfillment to meet shipping and receiving schedules.

Skills

Forklift management

Safety focus

Labor cost control

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Tools

Warehousing systems

Job description

Overview

We are searching for an experienced Shipping Clerk at our Woodbury, Minnesota facility. 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 need to manage the flow of goods in order to keep production running smoothly and to keep material movement as efficient as possible.

Entry Level Role - $20-23/hour (Monday- Friday, 7am-3:30pm).

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

• 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.

NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to the classification. They reflect the essential elements and general responsibilities of the position but are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.