Shipping Clerk

Job Description

Job Description

Join the Schaedler Yesco Distribution Team! Why You’ll Love Schaedler Yesco Distribution: At Schaedler Yesco Distribution, we’ve been illuminating the electrical industry since 1924! As a family- and employee-owned company, we take pride in providing innovative solutions and exceptional customer service. With 29 locations across Pennsylvania, Ohio, and New York, we provide comprehensive solutions in lighting, datacomm, automation, and industrial services. What Sets Us Apart are our Core Values:

• Commitment to Integrity
• Teamwork
• Accountability
• Profitability

Where we work hard and go home happy! Electrifying Benefits:

• Health Coverage: Choose from 2 PPO options for Medical, Dental, Vision, and RX—coverage kicks in just 60 days after the 1st of the month!
• 401K with company match.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) & Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): Become a stakeholder in our success!
• Quarterly bonuses.
• Company-paid disability and life insurance.
• Generous paid holidays and paid time off accruing.
• Opportunities for continuing education and professional development.

Summary/ Objective: The Shipping Clerk is responsible for preparing, processing, and coordinating outgoing shipments to ensure products are delivered accurately, safely, and on time. This position supports warehouse and logistics operations by maintaining shipping records, verifying inventory, packaging materials, and communicating with carriers and internal departments. The Shipping Clerk must be detail-oriented, organized, and capable of working efficiently in a fast-paced warehouse environment. Work Schedule: Monday- Friday 6 AM until production is completed. Essential Functions:

• Prepare, package, label, and process outgoing shipments accurately and efficiently
• Verify shipment contents against purchase orders, packing slips, and invoices
• Coordinate with carriers and transportation providers for pickup and delivery schedules
• Operate shipping software and warehouse management systems to track shipments and inventory
• Maintain accurate shipping records, logs, and documentation
• Inspect products for damages or discrepancies prior to shipment
• Assist with receiving incoming materials and verifying inventory counts as needed
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety regulations, and shipping procedures
• Utilize reporting and inventory metrics to support warehouse efficiency and accuracy
• Communicate effectively with internal departments, customers, and vendors regarding shipment status
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment
• Support cycle counts and inventory control activities
• Assist with process improvements and best practices within shipping and warehouse operations
• Operate warehouse equipment such as pallet jacks, hand trucks, and forklifts (if certified)
• Meet productivity and accuracy standards established by management

Competencies:

• Knowledge of warehouse, shipping, and logistics procedures
• Familiarity with shipping carriers, freight processes, and inventory systems
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Basic computer and data entry proficiency
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively
• Strong problem-solving and teamwork abilities

Supervisory Responsibility:

• This position is not a supervisory role and does not have any direct reports.

Work Environment: This job operates primarily in a warehouse environment with regular exposure to moving equipment, varying temperatures, and moderate noise levels. This position requires the use of warehouse equipment, computers, scanners, printers, and shipping software. Employees may work near loading docks, storage racks, and forklift traffic and are expected to follow all company safety policies and OSHA regulations. Mental Demands:

• Able to gather information, use logic to analyze information, and adapt well in a fast-paced environment
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to learn, grow, and adapt to change
• Ability and willingness to work collaboratively
• Self-motivated with strong problem-solving ability
• Ability to analyze workload and establish priorities with time-sensitive deadlines
• Ability to make sound decisions and follow established procedures
• Ability to maintain accuracy while handling repetitive tasks

Physical Requirements While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to have:

• Stand and walk for extended periods of time
• Frequently bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach
• Lift, carry, and move materials weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to use a keyboard and type proficiently
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Travel: This position does not include overnight or branch travel. Forklift certification preferred but not required Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Previous warehouse, shipping, or logistics experience preferred
• Experience using shipping software, scanners, or warehouse management systems preferred
• Basic computer proficiency required

Other Duties: *Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.