Shipping Clerk

Department: Packaging Operations

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: La Vergne, TN - International Blvd

Description

Key Responsibilities

• Ensures the preparation of picked orders for shipment by assembling orders, checking against shipping or customer orders, and reporting shortages and incomplete orders.  
• Selects appropriate shipping containers and packing material.  
• Checks receipts against purchase orders for proper shipment, shortages, damages, or defects. 
• Prints and checks system “outbound” page daily to stay current on shipments. 
• Prints pick lists for order pickers daily. 
• Assigns order pickers and loaders to loads and other assignments as necessary. 
• Get orders ready for loaders to grave them 
• Processes RMA’s, including inventory counts and inventory adjustments. 
• Checks in drivers and verify order and identification. 
• Assist in verifying scheduled pick-up appointments or outbound shipments by phone or e-mail. 
• Signs drivers in/out and checks identification; assign to pick-up locations. 
• Prints orders for staging and distributes appropriate paperwork to warehouse staff. 
• Prints bill of ladings for outbound shipping orders. 
• Tracks order changes and cancellations. 
• Scans and files orders. 
• Prepares UPS shipments.  
• Performs load checks as necessary. 
• Enters orders for shipments 
• Sets uploads for outbound shipments. 
• During downtime, ensures the cleanliness of the work area and/or assist other stackers.  
• Communicates with management or maintenance personnel on a timely basis to facilitate any maintenance and repairs. 
• Complies with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Safe Quality Food (SQF) procedures, including timely and accurate documentation of required SQF forms and safety policies.  
• Maintains regular attendance and punctuality. 
• Performs other duties as assigned by management. 

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• High school diploma or equivalent required 
• Minimum one (1) year shipping or receiving experience preferred 

• Microsoft Office preferred (Outlook, Excel, Outlook) 
• Ability to use a ten-key calculator, office copier, and scanner 
• Basic math skills 
• Flexibility to accommodate unscheduled changes in duties and work overtime as needed 
• Self-motivated and responsible 
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and co-workers 

Benefits

• Employee-owned 
• Advancement Opportunities 
• Weekly pay 
• Insurance coverage that includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance and flexible spending accounts 
• 401(k) with employer match 
• Paid holidays and competitive vacation/sick pay plans 
• Tuition assistance program  
• Employee stock ownership program (ESOP)