Shipping Clerk

A Shipping Clerk will verify and accurately log, invoice, tag, and load shipments, including PSST and R&L (if applicable) orders at a fast and accurate pace. This position will interact with customers and various internal departments. Employee is required to safely and efficiently load trailers and other vehicles, depending on ship via, by manually lifting and stacking cases of product.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain safe, neat, and clean work area by adhering to SanMar's safety regulations.
• Responsible for checking out equipment and returning in same condition.
• Use Radio Frequency (RF) unit in combination with Internal Operating System to perform daily work.
• Invoice, tag and load customer shipments in an accurate and timely manner.
• Use Internal Operating System to verify accuracy of shipping details
• May be required to operate powered lift equipment.
• Meet minimum production and accuracy standards and delivery deadlines.
• Verify orders and charges for accurate invoicing, tagging and loading shipments, including PSST and R&L shipments.
• Create parcel or freight invoices with close attention to accuracy of shipping charges and deadlines.
• Manually load pallets on conveyor by safely and efficiently lifting and stacking cases.
• Ability to comprehend and respond to account executive, traffic, drivers, inquiries by phone, e-mail or fax.
• Regular and prompt attendance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements for Position:

• Ability to work with customers and coworkers and keep a positive, supportive attitude towards the Company and job.
• May be required to complete and maintain SanMar’s Lift Operator Certification every three years.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organization skills; demonstrating the ability to multi-task and prioritize daily responsibilities.
• Ability to learn Internal Operating System(s) and operate Radio Frequency (RF) unit.
• Self-starter with strong initiative and ability to work efficiently, with minimal supervision.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Proficient typing and data entry skills.

• Demonstrates ability to follow directions and change priorities or job duties as business needs require.
• Ability to work in high-demand, high-volume environment and meet deadlines.
• Comprehend verbal and written instructions.
• Able to work both independently and within a team.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to read, write and have sufficient ability to identify colors, sizes, quantity, label and SKU information.
• Basic math skills in counting and quantity required.

Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk and stand. The employee is frequently required to lift and/or move up to 60 pounds. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, grasp and perform repetitive hand, wrist and arm motions. The employee is frequently required to climb, kneel/squat, bend and carry. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:
Work environment is moderately noisy. The employee is occasionally required to work near conveyor systems. There is exposure to dust and changes in weather conditions. Employee must be able to work in high-demand, high-volume environment and meet customer deadlines. Employee must be able to change priorities or job duties as needed and interact with employees at all levels and be able to operate powered equipment safely in a high-traffic environment.

BENEFITS:

• Competitive salary and bonuses
• Medical, dental and vision plans
• Life insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Flexible spending program
• Anniversary rewards
• Discounts on brand name apparel
• Diverse, laid-back atmosphere
• Flexible schedules
• Monthly employee events

Who is SanMar?
SanMar is more than just a t-shirt company.

We see t-shirts as a blank canvas that can be used to unite a team, tell a story or show your love for your favorite local haunt. We create meaningful connections that elevate lives through the apparel we provide.

As the industry leader in promotional apparel, we live by a refreshingly simple philosophy: Be Nice and Tell the Truth. This is how we’ve done business since Marty Lott founded the company in 1971. Today we work with apparel manufacturers from around the world, we’ve grown to more than 5,000 employees and we still work with those same simple principles in mind.

You can see our values take shape in A Canvas for Good, our platform for positive action and citizenship. We are dedicated to being good stewards of the world we share, to lifting up the communities where we work and to respecting our employees. Our IDEA Council guides company-wide diversity efforts, and our annual Sustainability Report shows our progress toward our goals of doing business responsibly.

Why Work at SanMar?
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. They bring their talent, passion and dedication to work with them every day. Their hard work inspires us and gives us purpose. We love working here together.

Whether you work in our headquarters, from your home or in one of our distribution centers across North America, we believe that investing in you is just the right thing to do. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support your health and well-being, life balance, career growth and (eventually) retirement.

SanMar works with brands you already know, like Nike, The North Face and Brooks Brothers, as well as providing industry-leading private label apparel and accessories. Our people come to work excited to do their part, providing clothing that helps people feel that they’re a part of something special.

Here’s your chance to be a part of this story. If you’re ready to work in a place where your participation matters and your growth is a priority, we’re ready for you.

SanMar is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Whoever you are, wherever you’re from, whoever you love or follow in faith, whatever your disability or superpower status, whichever ethnicity, or gender you identify with, you are welcome at SanMar.

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