Shipping Clerk - 1st Shift

Fortis Solutions Group; Somersworth (NH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortis Solutions Group is seeking a Shipping Clerk in Somersworth, NH to prepare finished products for shipment and ensure on-time, accurate deliveries. The role requires detail orientation, proficiency with company systems, and coordination with scheduling and customer relations.

Responsibilities include processing orders, using carrier systems, operating a forklift, and maintaining inventory accuracy. Occasional travel to customer facilities may be required; safety and teamwork are emphasized.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience as a shipping clerk or in a warehouse role.
• Detail oriented with ability to follow procedures.
• Strong computer literacy and basic math skills.

Responsibilities

• Process products for shipment using company systems.
• Set up and track shipments via UPS Worldship and FedEx.
• Prepare pick lists and coordinate with CRS and Scheduling.
• Operate forklift and manage inventory using FIFO.
• Maintain neat work area and report damaged goods.
• Assist in off-line packaging and labeling.
• Occasional travel to customer facilities as needed.

Skills

Mechanically inclined

Computer skills

Verbal communication

Team player

Reading work tickets

Math skills

Detail oriented

Organization

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

UPS Worldship

FedEx shipment systems

Radius system

Job description

Description

As the Shipping Clerk you will prepare finished products for shipment in accordance with company procedures and customer specifications. In this role you must be detail oriented when reviewing ship requests and customer requirements, ensuring shipments will meet the customer’s quality and on-time demands.

Essential Duties And Primary Responsibilities

• Process products for shipment to customers, utilizing company computer systems to identify customer specific requirements.
• Utilize carrier shipment systems (UPS Worldship and Fed Ex) to set up and track shipments.
• Run Pick Lists throughout the day ensuring that orders are being processed for shipment.
• Coordinate with Customer Relation Specialist and Scheduling to ensure orders are being processed and shipped on-time.
• As the shipping clerk you will also attend daily scheduling meetings. Review with CRS’s and Scheduling on any late orders, orders on-time, or expedited orders.
• Follow and comply with all safety and work rules and regulations.
• Operate a Forklift, pulling inventory, loading / unloading trucks.
• Ship products from inventory in such a manner using the First in / First out method.
• Pull roll stock using the Stock Allocation Report
• Assist in off-line packaging including counting of product to place in bundles, bundle packing, shrink wrapping, and stretch wrapping as needed.
• Lead the inventory along with variance reporting and corrections
• Ensure 100% adherence and use of the scan gun with every member who touches inventory.
• Ensure fully complete orders in Radius.
• Notify Purchasing / Quality Manager of any damaged products so claims are issued.
• Keep work area neat and orderly.

Secondary Responsibilities

• Receiving incoming products, roll stock, finished products, and miscellaneous items.
• Notify Purchasing / Quality Manager of incoming products that are damaged.
• Review production schedule and pull roll stock for printing press using First in / First out method.
• Taking back roll stock from the printing presses and putting them back into inventory.
• Operate a Forklift, pulling inventory, loading / unloading trucks.
• Supply pallets for finished product.
• Manage the warehouse, keeping racks and floor neat and orderly.
• Supply Core ID’s and Box labels to rewinder and turret operators.
• Assemble and tape cartons for the finishing operators.
• Apply core tags to rolls, place rolls into cartons or bags, pack cartons with packaging material, tape cartons shut, apply the box labels, and place finished product on carts or pallets.

Minimum Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Prior experience as a shipping clerk or similar role within a warehouse environment.

Job Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Be mechanically inclined.
• Above average computer skills
• Good verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Must be able to work in a team environment.
• Ability to read work tickets and interpret written information to provide the proper supplies to the press.
• Ability to do basic math and measurements.
• Must be proactive and detail oriented to catch problems or inconsistencies and bring them to management’s attention.
• Good organization skills.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Physical Demands

• Lifting, standing, crouching, stair climbing with a load, and associated repetitive tasks.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs regularly and up to 75 lbs with assistance.
• Pass a pre-employment drug test and subject to random drug screening.

Work Environment

• Regular exposure to dust and noise in the production environment.

Personal Protective Equipment Required

• Steel toe shoes are highly recommended in the shipping and production environment.

Travel Requirements

• May include occasional travel to customer facilities or off-site seminars and training.

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of their position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodation will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, provided this does not create an undue hardship for the company. Fortis Solutions Group retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position, as needed.

Fortis Solutions Group is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and therefore, do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.