Clerk-Shipping

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Shipping Clerk
Department: Shipping Department
Reports To: Plant Manager
Location: Royston, GA
Classification: Non-Exempt

Royston LLC is the industry leader in the design, manufacture, and installation of fully integrated store interiors, with modular fixtures that are the benchmark of quality, durability, operational flexibility, and total cost of ownership. We’re known for our unmatched expertise, our state-of-the-art manufacturing systems, and our philosophy of customer-driven innovation, from concept to store-level implementation. Whether it be new stores, remodels or even special rollouts, we deliver them fast and on time with solutions that benefit retail operations and sales.

Position Summary:

The Shipping Clerk is responsible for the overall organization, layout, and efficient operation of the Shipping Department. This position ensures incoming and outgoing trailers are unloaded and loaded correctly, safely, and in a timely manner. The Shipping Clerk is responsible for maintaining accurate inventory and shipping activities while upholding all company safety, quality, and productivity standards.

Essential Functions / Job Responsibilities:

• Organize and maintain the overall layout and organization of the warehouse.
• Ensure incoming trailers are unloaded safely, accurately, and in a timely manner.
• Ensure outgoing trailers are loaded correctly, safely, and according to shipping requirements.
• Coordinate shipping activities to ensure products are prepared and shipped according to established schedules and ship dates.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and assist with inventory control activities.
• Use inventory control management systems to track and maintain inventory information.
• Verify materials and products are properly identified, packaged, crated, and prepared for shipment.
• Perform crating and packaging activities as required.
• Operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment safely and efficiently.
• Inspect shipments and materials for accuracy and identify discrepancies, damage, or quality concerns.
• Communicate effectively with production, warehouse, shipping, and other departments regarding shipping requirements and priorities.
• Provide direction and leadership to employees involved in shipping and warehouse activities as assigned.
• Motivate and support team members to meet productivity, quality, and shipping expectations.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Follow all company policies, procedures, and applicable safety regulations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications / Skills:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Proficient with computers and basic computer applications.
• Previous experience with inventory control management systems.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Ability to motivate and work effectively with others.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Highly driven and self-motivated with the ability to prioritize tasks.
• Ability to work according to a schedule and meet established ship dates.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced warehouse and shipping environment.
• Commitment to workplace safety, quality, and productivity standards.

Education / Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 3–5 years of shipping experience preferred.
• Previous experience with inventory control management systems preferred.
• Previous crating and packaging experience preferred.
• Forklift operation experience preferred.

Requirements:

• Ability to stand for extended periods of time while performing assigned duties.
• Ability to crouch, crawl, stoop, bend, and work in various physical positions when required.
• Ability to lift and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds when necessary.
• Ability to safely operate a forklift and other material-handling equipment.
• Ability to successfully complete required forklift certification and operate a forklift in accordance with company safety procedures.
• Ability to work according to a schedule and meet attendance, productivity, and shipping expectations.

Qualified individuals must be able to perform all the essential duties of this position with or without accommodation, so long as the accommodation does not cause undue hardship. This is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all tasks and duties, which may differ from time to time depending on the business unit and the needs of the company.

Royston Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, HSA and FSA options, and company-provided life and disability insurance. We also support your long-term goals with a 401(k) plan that includes a company match. Plus Paid Time Off (PTO) including 10 paid holidays annually.