Shipping Clerk

POSITION OVERVIEW:The Shipping Clerk is the front-facing contact person, maintains all the shipping records, keeps files and papers organized. The ideal candidate will be someone who can work independently and has a very strong attention to detail. Someone who can always communicate effectively while demonstrating a professional demeanor.JOB DUTIES:Maintains records of all outgoing and incoming shipments from and to the warehousePrepare shipping documents, monitor load progress, and validate order accuracy and completionCoordinating schedules with stop orders to ensure customer delivery requirements are metProactively communicating of issues and concerns related to truck arrivals, routes and or customers to the appropriate personnelAnticipate and trouble shoot problems with deliveries and loading to ensure customer satisfactionAnswer phones with professional etiquette, schedule inbound deliveriesInteraction with Plant offices as a backup to print appropriate labels (Cart labels, UPC, Tags, etc.)All other duties as assignedQUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:High School Diploma or GED required1+ year experience in shipping, transportation, or logisticsKnowledge of warehousing, shipping, logistics, supply chain, or transportation industry helpfulOperated in a team-oriented office atmosphereAbility to prioritize/multi-task in all situations, adapt to a heavy and fast paced workload as neededAttention to detail and follow-upExcellent organizational/interpersonal communication skillsWorking knowledge of transportation and distribution flowMust be proficient in Microsoft Office Product, Word, Excel, Outlook. Willingness to learn any and all programs required (Microsoft NAV, People Soft)Follow direction and operating outlines without falter, able to think outside the box when it comes to suggestions or enhancements to processesUnderstanding of truck routes and all concepts that pertainPHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT & REQUIREMENTS:Climate controlled office or home office environmentContinuously requires vision, hearing, twisting, and talkingFrequently requires sitting, standing, fine dexterity, and handlingOccasionally requires walking, climbing stairs, lifting (up to 20lbs), carrying, reaching, kneeling, pushing/pulling, bending, and crouchingRarely requires climbing #J-18808-Ljbffr