Shipping Clerk (Byhalia) TK Elevator Corporation

thyssenkrupp Elevator; Mississippi; On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a diligent Shipping Clerk to join their dynamic team. This role is pivotal in ensuring efficient order preparation and freight management, requiring strong organizational and communication skills. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, handling various tasks from packing and labeling to operating forklifts and overhead cranes. With a commitment to safety and excellence, this position offers the opportunity to contribute to a leading company in the manufacturing sector. If you're ready to take initiative and work collaboratively, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 1+ years in a lean/continuous improvement environment preferred.
• Ability to work flexible hours including early mornings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Prepare orders for freight and sort into subplants as per requirements.
• Use barcode systems for entering and shipping transactions.

Skills

Communication Skills

Time Management

Mechanical Experience

Organizational Skills

Initiative

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Experience in Lean/Continuous Improvement

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Barcode System

Forklift

Overhead Cranes

Job description

TK Elevator Corporation — Byhalia, Mississippi, United States

What we expect

The first 3 letters in workplace safety are Y-O-U!

TK Elevator is looking for a Shipping Clerk to join our team in Byhalia, MS

Responsible for preparing orders for freight, sorting freight into subplants, express or parcel post shipments in accordance with shipping practices and requirements; assembles and check orders, packs and crates and attaches or stencils shipping instructions. Enter receiving slips into computer on any material delivered, make labels for each box. Stack on skids by which area material will be delivered.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Ensures that packing list or entered in; the computer, bills of lading, express receipts, and other systems as required
• Ability to manually load and unload trucks and freight cars when necessary
• Visually analyzes and insures correct weights of items on bills of lading and express tickets
• Ability to receive oral and written instructions and follow them through to completion
• Ability to accurately prepare daily shipping reports
• Receives and signs for materials, verifying count and description; enters receiving tickets; uses clerical knowledge to enter slips into the computer.
• Receives written and oral job assignments and instructions from supervisor.
• Uses the barcode system to enter and ship transactions. This includes the ability to operate scan guns, printers, and label machines.
• Receives the appropriate training and obtains certifications on the proper operation of overhead cranes and forklift.
• Maintains the appropriate overhead and forklift certifications.
• Ability to work shift work, overtime and weekend work as required
• Performs other assignments as required

This is a safety sensitive position.

Who we are looking for

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• One or more years work experience in a lean/continuous improvement environment preferred.
• Possess the ability to work a flexible schedule including early mornings, evenings and/or weekends.
• General mechanical experience maintaining equipment preferred.
• General organizational and time management skills.
• Possess a basic knowledge of the manufacturing processes.
• Proficient written and oral communication skills essential for the role.
• Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to take initiative and anticipate needs, work independently with minimal guidance.

Additional information

TK Elevator is an equal opportunity employer and committed to diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, and veteran status or any other protected status required by applicable law.

Contact

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Job details

Posting date: 2025/03/28

Experience level: Experienced professionals

Type of contract: Permanent, Full time

Work mode: On Site

Job field: Production and Manufacturing

Job number: US_901745_ET_TKELECP12076

Application deadline: as long as the job is listed on our career page, we are looking for suitable candidates (all genders welcome). We are looking forward to receiving your application.