Shipping Clerk - 2nd Shift

Perdue Farms; Georgetown (DE); On-site; USD 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Perdue Farms is seeking a Shipping Clerk to support transportation and customer fulfillment operations. You will coordinate appointment scheduling, manage late coding, and deliver strong customer service to ensure efficient daily operations. The role involves collaboration with internal teams and customers in a fast-paced environment.

2nd Shift: Monday–Friday, 3:30pm–12:30am, with weekend work as needed. Candidates should be detail-oriented, organized, and capable of producing scheduling reports

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• 2–3 years of experience in transportation.
• Strong knowledge of DOT regulations.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Stand in for team members in appointment scheduling or late-coding.
• Support Transportation Logistics Supervisor in scheduling efficiencies.
• Assist with reducing appointment misses and issues.
• Assist appointment team with scheduling, late-coding, and customer service.
• Schedule appointments as directed by management.
• Identify trends and opportunities in appointment issues.
• Produce late-code-related reports as needed.
• Support the customer service team as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Microsoft Office

Written communication

Verbal communication

Transportation knowledge

Supply chain awareness

Education

High School Diploma

College degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Perdue Foods has a goal of becoming the most trusted name in premium proteins by creating products for consumers and for retail and foodservice customers around the globe while changing the way animals are raised for food. It is part of Perdue Farms, a fourth-generation, family-owned food and agricultural business deeply rooted in tradition yet with a forward-thinking mindset. We believe that success starts with our people, and our culture is built on a foundation of teamwork, integrity, and respect, where every voice matters and everyone is encouraged to contribute to our shared goals. We are dedicated to creating a supportive, inclusive environment where associates feel valued and inspired to make an impact, both within the company and in the communities we serve. From promoting growth and development to prioritizing work-life balance, we’re committed to helping our team members thrive. That’s Perdue.

Summary

Support the smooth flow of our transportation and customer fulfillment operations. As a Shipping Clerk, you will play a key role in coordinating appointment scheduling, managing late coding, and delivering exceptional customer service to ensure efficient daily operations. Working closely with internal teams and customers, you will help maintain accurate scheduling, resolve issues quickly, and contribute to a seamless logistics process. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented, organized professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys providing outstanding service while keeping operations running efficiently.

Schedule

2nd Shift: Monday through Friday, 3:30pm-12:30am. Weekends/Saturdays as business needs dictate.

• Stand in for team members in any appointment scheduling or late-coding capacity.
• Support and assist the Transportation Logistics Supervisor in producing scheduling efficiencies.
• Support the reduction of appointment misses and issues.
• Assist the Perdue appointment team with appointment scheduling, late coding, and customer service.
• Schedule appointments in any capacity as directed by management.
• Manage appointment issues and identify trends and areas of opportunity.
• Produce various late-code-related reports as needed.
• Support the customer service team in any capacity as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Minimum Education and Experience

• High School Diploma.
• 2 to 3 years of experience in transportation.
• Strong knowledge of DOT regulations.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong systems aptitude and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, with an emphasis on Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Understanding of Transportation Operations and Supply Chain Management.

Preferred Education and Experience

• College degree in a related field. Experience may substitute for education.

Physical Requirements and Environmental Factors

• Position is mostly sedentary but may require occasional moving to other offices or buildings.
• May need to move light equipment or supplies from one place to another.
• May need to access files, supplies and equipment.
• Work activity is in an office, open-partitioned, cubicle environment

Perdue Farms Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.