Shipping Clerk

Job ID
133691
Job Type
Contract
Industry
Manufacturing
Location
Grand Prairie, Texas, United States

Talascend is currently seeking a Shipping Clerk for a contract opportunity with our client in Grand Prairie, Texas.

Overview

The main function of a shipping clerk is to verify and keep records on outgoing shipments. A typical shipping clerk is responsible for reviewing production, work and shipment schedules and recording shipping data.

Shift
8:00 am to 4:30 pm

Responsibilities

  • Examine contents and compare with records, orders, to verify accuracy of outgoing shipment.
  • Prepare documents, such as work orders, bills of lading, and shipping orders to route materials.
  • Record shipment data, such as weight, charges for reporting, accounting, and recordkeeping purposes.
  • Contact carrier representative to make arrangements and to issue instructions for shipping and delivery of materials.
  • Confer and correspond with establishment representatives to rectify problems, such as damages, shortages, and nonconformance to specifications.
  • Deliver or route materials to departments, using work devices, such as handtruck.
  • Compute amounts, such as units of measure, and shipping, storage, and demurrage charges, using calculator or price list.
  • Pack, seal, label, and affix postage to prepare materials for shipping, using work devices such as hand tools and Stretch Wrap machines.
  • Clean and maintain supplies, tools, equipment, and storage areas in order to ensure compliance with safety regulations.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • 2-5 years related experience required.
  • Verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, problem solving and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to analyze costs related to shipping materials.
  • Ability to accurately document and record customer/client information.
  • Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations related to shipping and production.
  • Previous experience with computer applications, such as Microsoft Office and Excel.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.

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Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

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