Shipping/Receiving Clerk 1st Shift

States Logistics Services, Inc.; Fontana (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Job summary

States Logistics Services, Inc. is seeking a Shipping Clerk to coordinate clerical tasks for the shipping department. The role ensures shipping documents are accurate, on time, and compliant with vendor and regulatory requirements, including labeling.

Shift is Monday–Friday 5am–1:30pm with some overtime; compensation is $22-$25 per hour based on experience. Responsibilities include checking in drivers, verifying unloaded goods against purchase orders, ensuring proper labeling, printing bills,

Qualifications

• Experience in logistics roles is preferred.
• Proficient with MS Excel and Word.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Checks in drivers and directs unloading to docks.
• Verifies unload list against purchase orders for accuracy.
• Ensures proper labels and tickets before shipping.
• Prints bills and resolves discrepancies.
• Routes documentation to records unit.
• Answers driver inquiries and provides directions.
• Oversees pallet control, cycle counts, inventory accuracy.
• Conducts yard and dock checks.
• Updates inbound/outbound schedules promptly.

Skills

MS Excel

MS Word

Communication

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Punctuality

Logistics experience

Job description

The Shipping Clerk is responsible for coordinating the clerical tasks for the shipping department. The daily functions are to ensure shipping documents are processed with accuracy, on time, and in full compliance with all vendor and regulatory requirements, including all product and shipping container labeling requirements.

Shift Schedule: Monday - Friday 5am-1:30pm Some overtime will be required based on volume. Compensation: $22 - $25/hour based on experience

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Checks in drivers, looks up purchase orders provided by drivers and directs them to the appropriate dock doors for unloading of product.
• Verifies list of products unloaded and recorded by forklift driver against a purchase order to determine if all products were received or if there are discrepancies (overages, shortages, damages).
• Ensures proper labels and tickets have been applied before shipping
• Prints all bills and assists in resolving any discrepancies.
• Collects all documentation and routes to the proper record-keeping unit.
• Answers incoming calls from drivers and gives directions to the facility.
• May direct and oversee the pallet control and exchange program, participate in cycle counts and help maintain inventory accuracy.
• Conducts yard and dock checks.
• Updates inbound and outbound schedules accurately and in a timely manner

The successful candidate will possess the following attributes:

• Good communication skills both written and verbal.
• Proficient in MS Excel and Word.
• Strong attention to detail, quick problem solver.
• This job requires attention to detail, verifying paperwork, ensuring the right load is given to the right driver, the paperwork is completed accurately and that emails are responded to in a timely manner.
• Experience in similar logistics roles is strongly preferred (dispatcher, Shipping and Receiving clerks, Customer Service for a 3PL, etc.)
• Regular and satisfactory attendance and punctuality are a must.

What are my rewards and benefits?

• A competitive benefits package with low monthly premiums: Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD, Life Insurance.
• Paid time off: vacation, sick, paid holidays, and premium holiday pay for holidays worked
• Retirement plans: ESOP (Employee Stock Option Plan) and a traditional 401k/Roth 401K with company matching.

E-Verify

States Logistics Services Inc participates in E-Verify. All newly hired associates are queried through this electronic system established by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) to verify identity and employment eligibility.

A little about States Logistics:

States Logistics Services, Inc. is a third-party logistics company (3PL) specializing in all aspects of supply chain management. Starting in 1958, as a warehousing and trucking company with two customers, we have since grown to a fully integrated provider of third-party logistics services with an extensive client base. States Logistics currently has a combination of 13 public and contract warehouses in Southern California and Arizona servicing a wide range of industries. Our focus on service and operational execution has enabled us to be rated the "Best of the Best" within our customers' distribution networks. As an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) organization our employees are the shared owners of the company and are dedicated to delivering exceptional levels of service to our customers.

States Logistics Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.