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.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• shipping and receiving: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person