Shipping Clerk - 1st Shift

Schulte Staffing Solutions; Reading (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Schulte Staffing Solutions in Reading, MA is seeking an experienced Shipping Clerk for a well-established manufacturing company. This role combines hands-on warehouse tasks with administrative shipping duties.

You will prepare outgoing shipments, coordinate freight carriers, maintain inventory records, and handle shipping documentation such as Bills of Lading, ASNs, and commercial invoices. Forklift operation and computer-based shipping systems are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in shipping and warehouse tasks, including receiving and stocking.
• Forklift certification required; training provided for additional equipment as needed.
• Experience preparing LTL shipments and coordinating freight carriers is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with Bills of Lading, ASNs, commercial invoices, and shipping documentation is a plus.
• Comfortable using computers and shipping software to manage documentation.

Responsibilities

• Receive finished goods into inventory and maintain organized stock locations.
• Prepare, package, and process outgoing shipments to ensure timely deliveries.
• Coordinate shipments with freight companies and parcel carriers.
• Operate forklifts to move, load, and unload materials.
• Prepare and process shipping documents (BOLs, invoices, export declarations).
• Submit Advanced Shipping Notifications (ASNs) as required.
• Generate barcode labels and maintain accurate shipping and inventory records.
• Utilize shipping software to track shipments and documentation.
• Communicate with Production, Quality, and Materials to coordinate shipping requirements.
• Maintain a clean, safe shipping and warehouse environment.

Skills

Forklift certification

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Lift up to 50 lbs

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Shipping software

Computers

Printers

Job description

Schulte Staffing Solutions is seeking an experienced Shipping Clerk for a well-established manufacturing company in Reading, MA. This position combines hands-on warehouse responsibilities with administrative shipping duties. The ideal candidate will have experience preparing outgoing shipments, coordinating freight carriers, maintaining inventory records, and completing shipping documentation. We are looking for a detail-oriented, organized individual who is comfortable operating a forklift, working with shipping systems, and managing both the physical and administrative aspects of shipping operations.

Location: Reading, MA 01867. Pay Range: $23.00-$27.00 per hour, depending on experience. Schedule: Monday-Friday | 7:00 AM-3:30 PM. Shift: 1st Shift | 40 hours per week. Job Type: Full-Time | On-Site.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive finished goods into inventory and maintain accurate, organized stock locations.
• Prepare, package, and process outgoing shipments to ensure timely and accurate deliveries.
• Coordinate shipments with freight companies and parcel carriers.
• Build pallets/skids, prepare Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) shipments, and schedule carrier pickups.
• Operate forklifts to safely move, load, and unload materials.
• Prepare and process shipping documentation, including Bills of Lading (BOLs), commercial invoices, and export declarations.
• Submit Advanced Shipping Notifications (ASNs) as required.
• Generate barcode labels and maintain accurate shipping and inventory records.
• Utilize computer systems and shipping software to track shipments and manage documentation.
• Communicate with Production, Quality, and Materials departments to coordinate shipping requirements.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe shipping and warehouse environment.
• Ensure shipments are properly labeled, documented, and prepared according to customer and carrier requirements.

Qualifications

• Previous shipping, receiving, or warehouse experience preferred.
• Forklift certification required; additional equipment training will be provided as needed.
• Experience preparing LTL shipments and coordinating freight carriers strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with Bills of Lading, ASNs, commercial invoices, and shipping documentation is a plus.
• Comfortable using computers, shipping software, printers, and standard office equipment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to accurately maintain inventory records and complete shipping paperwork.
• Ability to regularly lift and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• High school diploma or GED preferred; equivalent relevant work experience will be considered.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with other departments.

What We're Looking For

• The ideal candidate will have a combination of hands-on shipping and warehouse experience and strong administrative skills.
• Candidates should be comfortable with: Operating a forklift and physically preparing shipments.
• Using computers and shipping systems throughout the workday.
• Completing accurate shipping paperwork and maintaining inventory records.
• Preparing LTL freight shipments, Bills of Lading, and ASNs.
• Managing multiple shipping priorities while maintaining accuracy and efficiency.
• This is not strictly a warehouse labor position.
• The role requires someone who can confidently handle shipping documentation, computer-based tasks, and physical warehouse responsibilities.