Shipping Clerk - Forklift-Certified & Efficient Logistics

Arkwright Incorporated; West Haven (CT); On-site; USD 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkwright Incorporated in West Haven, CT is seeking a Shipping Clerk to manage packaging, order pulling, and shipment of orders both domestically and internationally. The role involves warehouse organization and may require forklift operation.

Qualified candidates will have a forklift certification within the last three years, at least one year of shipping clerk experience, and the ability to read work orders in English.

Qualifications

• Must have forklift certification issued within the last 3 years.
• 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.

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.

Skills

Forklift certification

Shipping clerk experience

English reading

Non-climate-controlled environment

Lifting to 50 lbs

Neatness and organization

Manual pallet jack operation

FedEx/UPS/StarShip/VShip software

Great Plains software (preferred)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

FedEx/UPS/StarShip/VShip software

Great Plains software

Job description

Arkwright Incorporated in West Haven, CT is seeking a Shipping Clerk to manage packaging, order pulling, and shipment of orders both domestically and internationally. The role involves warehouse organization and may require forklift operation.

Qualified candidates will have a forklift certification within the last three years, at least one year of shipping clerk experience, and the ability to read work orders in English.