Shipping Clerk - Split Shift

Eaton Group; Pinckneyville (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid parental leave

Educational assistance

Wellness reimbursement

Job summary

Eaton's ES GEIS BLD division is hiring a Shipping Clerk on a split shift at the Pinckneyville, IL facility. Core hours are 11:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. OT may be required.

Hourly rate is $22.93 with a $0.40 shift differential. Benefits include health, retirement, parental leave, and more. The Shipping Clerk coordinates all shipping activities, plans truckload and LTL shipments, processes documentation, and maintains records in SAP.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• Minimum one year of shipping, logistics, warehousing, material handling, inventory control, or related role.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Prior forklift operating experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan, route, and coordinate truckload shipments with the logistics team.
• Process delivery drops and print pick tickets for order handlers.
• Schedule LTL carriers as needed.
• Coordinate with Production regarding finished goods availability for shipments.
• Assist material handlers with bundling procedures and data entry.
• Enter and verify shipping data in SAP and other systems.
• Safely operate forklift trucks and other material handling equipment.
• Direct drivers and internal stakeholders to ensure on-time shipments.
• Maintain organized shipping records and communicate priorities clearly.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Organizational skills

Communication

Problem solving

Forklift operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Job description

Eaton’s ES GEIS BLD division is currently seeking a Shipping Clerk - Split Shift at our Pinckneyville, IL facility! The core hours are Monday - Friday, 11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Overtime may exceed these hours and be mandatory at times.

The hourly rate for this position is $22.93 per hour, plus a $0.40 shift differential.

Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Why work at Eaton? Below are a few of the outstanding benefits we offer:

• Health benefits effective day one of employment.
• Retirement benefits, Paid Parental Leave, Educational Assistance Program, Wellness Reimbursement, and more!

What you’ll do:

The Shipping Clerk is responsible for coordinating and supporting all shipping activities to ensure the timely, accurate, and efficient movement of finished goods to customers. This position plans and schedules truckload and LTL shipments, processes shipping documentation, supports order fulfillment activities, and maintains accurate shipping records within SAP and other business systems. Serves as a key liaison between Production, Logistics, Material Handling, carriers, and customers to ensure shipment schedules are met and customer requirements are fulfilled. This role requires strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills, the ability to safely operate forklift equipment, and the flexibility to work in both office and manufacturing environments while maintaining a commitment to safety, quality, and customer service.

In this function, you will:

• Plan, route, and coordinate truckload shipments in partnership with the logistics team.
• Process delivery drops and print pick tickets for order handlers.
• Schedule less‑than‑truckload (LTL) carriers as business needs require.
• Coordinate with Production regarding finished‑goods completion and availability for scheduled truckload shipments.
• Assist material handlers with established bundling procedures.
• Gather and consolidate orders from departments throughout the facility as needed.
• Enter, maintain, and verify shipping and order data accurately and timely.
• Use SAP to process, track, and support shipping transactions and related documentation.
• Safely operate forklift trucks and other authorized material‑handling equipment.
• Apply strong knowledge of products and services to support an effective transition between production‑floor and office responsibilities.
• Direct employees, truck drivers, and incoming traffic through designated plant areas while providing professional customer service.
• Communicate effectively with employees, drivers, carriers, Production, Logistics, and other internal partners.
• Maintain organized shipping records and coordinate priorities to support timely order fulfillment.
• Comply with all Eaton Environmental, Health, and Safety policies, procedures, and safe work practices.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support shipping and plant operations.

KEY TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE

• Truckload and LTL shipment coordination
• SAP shipping and order transactions
• Pick‑ticket and shipping‑document processing
• Data entry and records accuracy
• Forklift and material‑handling practices
• Finished‑goods and order‑flow coordination
• Customer service and traffic direction

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED (General Education Degree) from an accredited institution.
• Minimum one (1) year of experience in shipping, logistics, warehousing, material handling, inventory control, or a related manufacturing support role.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Prior forklift operating experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in shipping, logistics, warehousing, order fulfillment, or a related manufacturing support function.
• Experience using SAP or a comparable enterprise resource planning system.
• Experience coordinating truckload and LTL shipments.

Skills:

Position Success Criteria:

• Demonstrated organizational, planning, coordination and communication skills, verbally and written.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook, for communication, data management, reporting, and shipment coordination.
• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate shipping records, reports, and correspondence using Microsoft Office and SAP systems.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adjust to changing shipment and production requirements.
• Ability to work effectively between office and plant‑floor environments.
• Ability to provide clear direction to employees, drivers, and visitors while maintaining professional customer service.
• Ability to work collaboratively with Production, Logistics, material handlers, order handlers, and other departments.
• Commitment to accurate documentation, timely communication, safety, quality, and customer requirements.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and perform material‑handling activities throughout the workday.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment that may include noise, moving equipment, varying temperatures, and required personal protective equipment.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move materials weighing up to 50 pounds using available mechanical assistance or team‑lifting practices, as appropriate.
• Ability to work overtime as business needs require.

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