Shipping Clerk – 2024

Optical Cable Corporation; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the shipping industry is seeking a Shipping Associate to manage outgoing shipments and ensure accuracy in documentation. The role requires strong organizational skills and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have experience in shipping and be proficient in Microsoft Office tools. Join a team that values quality service and offers a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Accounts

Flexible Spending Accounts

401(k) Plan

Education Assistance

Generous Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year shipping experience required.
• Ability to read and follow basic instructions.
• Must have good analytical and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepares product and processes all shipments.
• Loads outgoing shipments on trucks daily.
• Ensures all documentation is accurate and processed daily.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Excel

Analytical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Basic Function:Prepares product and processes all shipments.

Performs specific job responsibilities:

• Compares information and counts, weighs or measures items for outgoing shipments to verify information against bill of lading, invoices, or other records.
• Matches address labels to tags on cable and labels correctly; determines if the cable needs a UL label and attaches accordingly.
• Assists in daily team projects as needed; actively participates in quarterly inventories.
• Loads outgoing shipments on trucks daily.
• Uses electric and manual pallet jacks to load trucks and move freight to staging area.
• Ensures all documentation is accurate, in order, and processed daily.
• Ensure all packages are labeled correctly and appropriately for shipping according to procedures.
• Must verify part number and quantity of orders for shipment.
• Works with production and planning to ensure that material is moved in a timely manner, to ensure customer products are shipped on time.
• Utilizes and follows quality policy and operating procedures to insure the quality and consistency of the job being performed.
• Conducts all activities in accordance with the safety procedures and guidelines.
• Cross-train in additional shipping positions in order to successfully perform those duties on an interim basis and train others.

Promotes OCC’s service excellence and quality. Provides excellent service to customers; builds strong relationships and team cohesiveness; focuses on quality and positive solutions; communicates respectfully; demonstrates compassion and understanding in response to customer request/needs.

Champions OCC’s mission, vision and values (as detailed in our 15 Essential Points of Success); complies with policies and procedures, ethical standards and Code of Conduct.

Job Scope

• Works as a team member to organize and stage outgoing freight for carriers to pick-up daily.
• Communicates with other departments daily to solve problems.
• Uses good judgment to minimize mistakes of shipping orders to wrong customers.
• Follows written procedures for compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley

Minimum Qualifications Required:

Education and Experience:High School Diploma or GED required. Must have a minimum of 1 year shipping experience.

Essential Skills, Abilities & Knowledge:Utilize Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel. Ability to properly package, inspect, and ship product. Ability to read and follow basic instructions, ability to understand and implement quality procedures. Math and handwriting skills required and the ability to correctly complete all documentation. Ability to work in a team environment with minimal supervision. Pay close attention to detail and recognize and assist in resolving problems. Must have good analytical and interpersonal skills, including excellent communication skills both written and verbal. Able to organize, prioritize, complete tasks, and manage time. Able to work under pressure in a fast paced environment. Must be a self-starter.

Working Conditions:While performing this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and must be reasonably ambulatory. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 35 lbs. This job requires vision sufficient for completing quality work, reading comprehension and computer use. This work also requires hearing sufficient for normal workplace conversation and training. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions.

Note: This job description is only meant to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

OCC offers a positive work environment driven around 15 Essential Points of Success, which is how OCC aspires to operate and is an integral part of our corporate philosophy and culture. OCC offers a competitive benefits package to promote health and financial security for you and your family that includes company-sponsored health, dental and vision plans, Health Savings Accounts (HSA’s), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA’s), life insurance, short and long term disability coverage, optional supplemental insurance plans; including, critical illness and accident, a 401(k) plan, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), education assistance, and wireless discounts. Employees are also provided with security options including Healthy Rewards, Secure Travel, Will Preparation and Identity Theft protection as well as generous paid time off and holiday schedules.

Optical Cable Corporation is an EEO/AA/Veterans/Disability Employer. For additional information, please click here .