Shipping Clerk Boxer

Sihl, Inc.; West Haven (CT); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the packaging industry is seeking a Shipping Clerk / Boxer to manage packaging and shipment of finished goods. This full-time position requires attention to detail in a fast-paced environment, along with skills in operating forklifts and managing shipping materials. Candidates must have a high school diploma and forklift certification, with at least one year of experience in a similar role.

Qualifications

• Must have current forklift certification issued within the last 3 years.
• Minimal 1 year experience operating as a Shipping Clerk.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Verify and keep records on incoming and outgoing shipments.
• Determine method of shipment and pull orders from reports.
• Operate forklift truck or hand truck/pallet jack.

Skills

Forklift operation

Organizational skills

PC skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

FedEx Software

UPS Software

StarShip Software

VShip Software

Great Plains Software

Job description

Job Description

POSITION : Shipping Clerk / Boxer

REPORTS TO : Site Manager

POSITION CLASSIFICATION : Full Time – Hourly Exempt

Job Summary:

A Shipping Clerk is responsible for all aspects of packaging of finished goods, order pulling, shipment of orders (U.S. and International), and warehouse organization. A Boxer’s function is to package finished paper product into boxes and shipping containers. It is analogous to assembly line work in that the same operation is repeated continuously the entire day. Product will come down the conveyor at the rate of 2 to 6 rolls every 20 to 35 seconds. This is a fast-paced environment.

Duties/Responsibilities:

· Verifies and keeps records on incoming and outgoing shipments and prepare items for shipment: Compare identifying information and count, weigh, or measure items of incoming and outgoing shipments to verify information against bills of lading, invoices, orders, or other records.

· Determine method of shipment, utilizing knowledge of shipping procedures, routes, and rates.

· Pull orders from generated reports.

· Affix shipping labels on packed orders/shipments

· Examine outgoing shipments to ensure shipments meet specifications.

· Maintains inventory of shipping materials and supplies.

· Operate forklift truck or use hand truck/pallet jack to move, convey, or hoist shipments.

· May receive damaged or defective goods returned to establishment.

Required Skills/Abilities:

· Must have current forklift certification issued within the last 3 years when operating a forklift.

· Minimal 1 year experience operating as a Shipping Clerk.

· Must be able to read and comprehend work orders in English.

· Must be able to work in a non-climate-controlled building which may be quite cold in the winter and close to 100 degrees in the summer.

· Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

· Neatness and organizational skills are required.

· Must be able to operate a manual pallet jack.

· PC skills to use FedEx, UPS, StarShip Software, VShip Software and print labels. Experience with using Great Plains software is preferred, and if not known, must be able to train and be using the software efficiently within 3 months of hire date.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must undergo a background check.