Job Details

Shipping Clerk

Reports to: Warehouse Manager

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

The Erlen Group of companies exist to maximize long-term shareholder value by providing goods and services with honesty, integrity and fairness to our team, our communities and our clients.

Shipping Clerk Job Summary:

This position is responsible for accurately handling and overseeing inbound and outbound product and the scheduling of trucks for a range of clients. The person occupying this position is also responsible for accuracy of documentation to include bills of lading and shipping documents and acts as a backup for Inventory Control.

Shipping Clerk Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Operate a Warehouse Management System daily
• Organize and schedule appointments for both warehouse inventory and railcar operations with customers
• Assign dock doors for incoming loads
• Assign and enter lot numbers for incoming product
• Transfer documentation to customers verifying product was picked up
• Assist with all administrative duties specific to the operation of the warehouse and rail operations

• Coordinate with operations to have rail cars moved as needed
• Follow Safety and Food Safety Polices & Procedures.

Shipping Clerk Food Safety/Defense Responsibilities:

• Verifying documentation for seal numbers and temperature logging for all loads

Shipping Clerk Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to communicate with coworkers, customers, and vendors
• Dependable, highly organized, and detail oriented
• Ability to act independently and use discretionary judgement
• Ability to independently identify problems and determine solutions
• Above average knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Warehouse Management Systems

Shipping Clerk Education and Experience:

• Required: Previous warehouse experience
• Preferred: Inventory control experience

Shipping Clerk Physical and/or Travel Requirements:

• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time
• Prolonged periods of sitting and standing may be required
• Ability to safely ambulate from flat surfaces to platforms and/or on and off various pieces of equipment

Shipping Clerk Benefits:

• Paid time off and Holidays

• Simplified Employee Pension Plan
• Health Insurance
• Group Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Gallup Leadership Development training

Erlen Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment and aspects of employment are decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business needs.

Erlen Group values a diverse workplace and encourages anyone to apply, regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This position is safety sensitive.