What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shipping Clerk position at Hankins, Inc.?
Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Shipping Clerk to join our team. The ideal candidate will be managing the flow of shipments leaving our Ripley location. This position involves booking loads with trucking companies, ensuring that shipments are entered accurately into our tracking system, verifying accuracy of loads with our shipping department and working with our sales department to ensure customers receive their order correctly and on time.
Duties
- Gathering daily inventories from shipping department.
- Scheduling pickups with customer hired trucking companies.
- Hiring trucking companies at the customers request.
- Checking loads against paperwork before trucks leave the site.
- Maintain accurate records of all shipping transactions using our tracking software.
- Collaborate with the sales and shipping departments on any issues that may arise.
- Perform inventory counts and assist in maintaining an organized inventory management protocol.
- Greet visitors and direct to the appropriate locations.
- Hand out applications as requested from potential employees.
Skills
- Willing to work as part of a team with a positive attitude.
- Experience with shipping and receiving operations is a plus.
- Familiarity with Excel.
- Ability to learn a computer-based tracking software for accurate data entry and inventory management.
- Strong attention to detail with good organizational skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy.
We are a well established company in Northeast Mississippi that encourages our employees to take ownership in their roles while giving them the support needed to be successful and grow their careers. Also, we promote a culture that is anchored by safety while treated everyone with dignity and respect.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $21.00 per hour
Expected hours: 50 – 55 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $21