Shipping Clerk - Visalia - Shift Flex

Ventura-Coastal; Visalia (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Ventura-Coastal in Visalia, CA is hiring for a shipping clerk on a flex shift. You will assemble orders, prepare shipments, and handle bills of lading while entering data in Citros. The role covers all three shifts, with differential pay and weekend work as required.

Responsibilities include posting shipments, balancing orders, maintaining shipping records, and coordinating with logistics. A high school diploma and clerical shipping experience are required, with proficiency in Microsoft Office

Qualifications

• High School diploma required; post-secondary coursework is a plus.
• Two years clerical experience in shipping/receiving is a must.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and basic math skills.
• Ability to organize tasks and manage priorities.

Responsibilities

• Assemble orders and prepare products for shipment.
• Prepare bills of lading and enter data into Citros system.
• Post shipments to customer orders and balance pending shipments.
• Close out orders after shipment and upload documents to portal.
• Maintain shipping records and coordinate delivery schedules.
• Support Visalia plant and production clerical team as needed.

Skills

Organizational skills

Data entry

Mathematics

Shift flexibility

Education

High School diploma

Post secondary coursework in business/management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

ERP systems

Job description

Work Location: Visalia 12310 Avenue 368 | Visalia | CA | 93291Hourly Rate: $25.60 (Overtime and weekends may be required)We are hiring for a Flex Shift position which will cover all three shifts where needed.Shift: 1st Shift 6am - 2:30pmShift: 2nd Shift 2pm - 10:30pm | Shift Differential $0.40 hourShift: 3rd Shift 10pm - 6:30am | Shift Differential $0.80 hourJob SummaryThe clerk will be primarily responsible for the assembly of orders, the preparation of products for shipment, preparation of bills of lading, and data entry into Citros.Primary ResponsibilitiesFood Safety is the responsibility of all Ventura Coastal manufacturing employees. All Ventura Coastal manufacturing employees must be aware of CCPs in their area and how to document them appropriately. All staff must report food safety and quality problems to their immediate supervisor in charge during their shift.Prepare bills of lading for each as needed basis. Shipment and check and record all items loaded for shipment.Post shipments to customer orders and calculate balance yet to be shipped. Upon completion of shipment close out orders and upload them to the portal and forward documents to customers.Maintain shipping records such as goods returned, returnable pallets.Ensure that an adequate supply of shipping materials is always on hand.Monitor tanker arrivals and coordinate customer delivery schedules with logistics manager and tank farm manager.Enter essential data into Citros system.Assist Visalia plant as needed.Assist production clerical team with data entry input as needed.Follow all food safety, work related safety/GMP and HACCP practices as defined by Ventura coastal, LLC.Demonstrate reliable attendance, punctuality and a professional attitude always.Act with professional courtesy to all customers, visitors and guests.Perform other duties as assigned or required.Qualifications and Education RequirementsProficiency in Microsoft Office Products: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, large ERP applications.Proficiency with basic mathematics skills.Organizing priorities and staying on task is a mustMust be able to work any shift including weekends.High School diploma is a must. Post high school course work in a computer, business, or materials related management field is a significant plus.Two years clerical experience in shipping/receiving is a must.Physical RequirementsThe clerk will work in a warehouse office environment at a desk top computer with normal ambient temperatures 80% of the time. 20% of the time will be spent standing in a warehouse environment with temperatures varying from winter (55 to 65 degrees) to summer (80 to 90 degrees). There is minimal lifting, bending or stooping.