Shipping Clerk

Description

Job Summary

The Shipping Clerk will sort and package orders and process shipments in an accurate manner; will coordinate the shipment of truck shipments with customers or logistics companies; will process international and special requirement shipments using the internet.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Utilizes the established quality assurance principles to ensure the quality and accuracy of each order
• Packages label orders per customer's specifications
• Arranges/processes the "exception" shipments (that cannot be processed through the Shiprite system) using the "carrier websites" on the internet
• Processes shipments on the Shiprite system when needed
• Lifts up to 45-pound boxes of labels repetitively throughout the day and push/pulls 75-150-pound carts on wheels or pallets (using a pallet jack).
• Send incomplete orders back to press when there is insufficient quantity of labels for the order.
• Modifies orders that need to have changes or corrections made in the OM retrieve system.
• Contacts the customer directly when there are questions regarding the shipping requirements of an order or when the customer wants to make the freight/shipping arrangements.
• Scans the barcodes of orders coming into the department
• Moving packed boxes onto conveyor line and/or loading directly onto pallets throughout the day. Using manual pallet jacks to move weight up to 2,000 pounds throughout the day
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent. May include specialized classes beyond high school.
• Has proficient understanding of principles in one or more functions. Typically possesses 0 to 3 years of relevant work experience.
• Performs single function tasks that tend to be of moderate size and scope.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions. Ability to read, interpret and create simple correspondence and memos. 
• Ability to effectively present information one-on-one and in small group situations.
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Basic computer operations knowledge
• This position requires contact with shipping dept. team, team members in other departments, customers, and management staff

Physical Requirements & Environmental Conditions

• Frequent exposure to manufacturing environment with one or more unpleasant or hazardous conditions including but not limited to exposure to dust, dirt, high noise levels, chemicals, etc. 21% to 50% of work time.
• Incumbent constantly required to walk, stand, grasp, reach, push/pull, bend, stoop, twisting, and use of manual dexterity for prolonged periods of time.
• Incumbent regularly required to hear, speak, and use color vision.
• Incumbent regularly required to carry and lift up to 50 lbs

Company Paid Benefits:

• 10 paid holidays
• PTO after 90 days
• MDLive – Telemedicine*
• Life insurance*
• Long term disability insurance*
• Employee assistance program (EAP)*

• Company Offered Benefits:
• Dental*
• Vision*
• 401(k) – first of the month after 90 days of employment – auto-enroll at 3%
• Short term disability*
• Voluntary life insurance*
• Flexible spending account – health care and/or dependent care*
• Critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and accident insurance*
• Company Subsidized Benefits: 
• Medical*
• * Benefit will be available on the 1st of the month after 60 days of employment
• ** Benefit will be available after 90 days of employment

About Us

Brook & Whittle Ltd. is one of North America’s leading Sustainable Labeling Solutions providers, producing pressure sensitive, flexographic and shrink sleeve labels for many of the nation’s leading brands. The company serves multiple consumer markets, including Personal Care, Beverage, Food, Nutraceuticals, Wine & Spirits, and Household Chemicals.

The company’s rapid growth can be attributed to its world-class staff of employees and its commitment to sustainability, print innovation, and the latest technological advancements. Wouldn’t it be cool to go into a store, pick up a product and say “we make that label”!

Our culture is first and foremost one of collaboration and teamwork. We hold ourselves to high professional, ethical, and fairness standards. We have zero tolerance for anything less. We celebrate our diverse workforce and reward good performance through our recognition program, advancement opportunities, and our compensation structure. We welcome you to consider being a part of this great team.

We’re passionate about leaving the planet better than we found it. But we can’t do it alone. We need trailblazers, independent and outside-the-box thinkers. People who are eager to learn, eager to succeed and have a passion for working as a team to solve technical and creative challenges.

At Brook Whittle, we have the opportunity to do impactful work each and every day. 

AAP/EEO Statement

Brook & Whittle LTD provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Brook & Whittle complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Brook & Whittle expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Brook & Whittle LTD’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

Must be eligible to work in the United States without restriction.