Shipping Clerk

Shipping Clerk

We Offer…

An exciting role as a Shipping Clerk, based in Danbury, Connecticut.

The Shipping Clerk function performs a variety of receiving and shipping tasks. This involves a range of activities including:

  • Prepares shipments for postal or commercial conveyance; determines most economical and efficient shipping method; selects appropriate shipping container; packs items to ensure safe delivery.
  • Pours, blends, packs with attention to regulatory requirements and safety regulations. Follows adulteration control standards.
  • Prepares bills of lading; checks items to be shipped against work orders to ascertain that quantities, destination, and routing are correct.
  • May trace lost shipments; initiates proof of delivery documents.
  • May maintain department database, prepare routine reports, and file shipping/receiving records.
  • Receives and unloads incoming materials and compares information on packing slip with purchase order; performs sampling; processes return shipments from customers.
  • May operate dolly, pallet jack, and/or forklift in loading and unloading supplies and equipment. May lock warehouse and set alarms.
  • Ensures proper care, safety, maintenance and usage of technology, equipment, and/or systems.
  • Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

You Offer…

  • High School Diploma or GED and less than one year experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
  • Knowledge of postal or commercial shipping methods and procedures.
  • Attention to detail. Ability to comply with industry regulations.
  • Able to prepare routine paperwork, calculate shipping costs, record data and file as required. Computer data entry. Reading and spelling proficiency. Understands weights and measures.
  • Knowledge of light equipment operation and/or maintenance.
  • Operates loading/unloading equipment, postal and/or commercial shipping computer and appropriate software.
  • Transports raw materials between facilities, CDL a plus.

We offer… a competitive compensation and benefit package including medical, dental, Bonus program, profit sharing and 401k.

An Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace.