In addition, we offer opportunities for career growth, professional development, and tuition assistance.
The Shipping Clerk is responsible for verifying and keeping records on incoming and outgoing shipments and prepares items for shipment. This is an overnight position, working 6pm to 6am, three days one week and four days the next, on a rotating 2 week schedule cycle. Weekends and holidays are required.
Salary Range
$13.94 - $20.49
Core Responsibilities
Handles a wide variety of paperwork including purchase orders, return authorizations, delivery notes and other shipping documents.
Reviews all delivery notes for special instructions and highlights them for material handlers.
Directs movement of shipments from shipping and receiving platforms to storage and work areas.
Prepares all special labels for customer orders.
Provides information to customer service representatives when requested.
Help ensures proper storage, inventory and security of all product stocks.
Schedules inbound and outbound loads.
Maintains a log of inbound and outbound commercial vehicles.
Provides timely and professional communication with carriers, 3rd party logistics companies and internal/external customers.
Maintains appropriate records, files and documentation. Resolves routine problems.
Utilizes SAP to print pick lists, confirm and post orders, and determine order information such as carrier, ship date, pro numbers, etc.
Ensures orders are shipped in time to arrive by customers requested delivery date.
Acts as a backup to other office personnel, when necessary.
Works with the internal customers to document and track carrier issues.
Utilizes continuous improvement mindset, assists in identifying opportunities to improve processes.
Maintains a clean, sanitary and safe work area.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.
High school diploma or general education degree (GED), required.
Previous experience working in a Shipping environment where processing of customer orders was completed, preferred.
General knowledge of shipping procedures, a plus.
Ability to perform basic math functions including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
Ability to operate a forklift, preferred.
Computer skills including experience with Microsoft Office, SAP and other office equipment.
Ability to multi-task in a fast paced setting and effectively work in a team environment.
Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.
Bilingual, preferred.
May be required to work long hours, holidays and weekends.
Headquartered in Smithfield, Va. since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. With more than 60,000 jobs globally, we are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly®" and serve as one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including our industry-leading commitments to become carbon negative in our U.S. company-owned operations and reduce GHG emissions 30 percent across our entire U.S. value chain by 2030. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our communities. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield®, Eckrich® and Nathan's Famous®, among many others. For more information, visit www.smithfieldfoods.com, and connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram.
