Shipping Clerk

Position Overview:

Under direct supervision, the Shipping Clerk learns and executes a variety of clerical and hands-on duties to support daily shipping operations. Responsibilities include preparing and packaging parts, custom-building crates for larger components, providing order status updates, and assisting cross-functional teams. This entry-level role offers hands-on training across shipping tools, machinery, and logistics workflows.

Major Duties & Responsibilities

Shipping & Order Preparation

• Learn and execute the accurate pulling, staging, packaging, and crating of outgoing parts shipments.
• Inspect outgoing items against packing slips to ensure correct quantities, part numbers, and quality control standards before dispatch.
• Safely build custom crates, pallets, and protective packaging tailored to larger or fragile components.
• Affix appropriate shipping labels, hazardous material notices (if applicable), and documentation to outgoing packages.

• Handle incoming calls from ACS to provide timely status updates, tracking numbers, and details regarding outgoing shipments.
• Field inquiries from the Technical Service Department regarding order processing, backorders, or urgent shipment requests.
• Collaborate with team members and logistics carriers to resolve basic shipping delays or discrepancies.

• Safely operate tools and material handling equipment, including:
• Forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks, and carts
• Ladders and elevated platforms
• Packaging machinery (e.g., stretch wrap machines, strapping tools)
• Power tools (e.g., nail guns, circular saws) for crate construction
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment in compliance with OSHA and company safety standards.

• Assist with periodic inventory counts and stock consolidation as required.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by Management.

• Experience: High school diploma/GED preferred; prior warehouse or clerical experience is a plus, but entry-level candidates willing to learn are encouraged to apply.
• Physical Demands: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, stand/walk for extended periods, and safely operate power tools and warehouse machinery.