Job description
Our team members receive industry-competitive salaries and are eligible for great benefits packages:
Competitive Starting Pay- Eligible for Overtime Pay
- Earn an additional $1.00/hour for 2nd and 3rd shift positions!*
- Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More
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.
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Handles a wide variety of paperwork including purchase orders, return authorizations, delivery notes and other shipping documents.
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Reviews all delivery notes for special instructions and highlights them for material handlers.
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Directs movement of shipments from shipping and receiving platforms to storage and work areas.
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Prepares all special labels for customer orders.
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Provides information to customer service representatives when requested.
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Help ensures proper storage, inventory and security of all product stocks.
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Schedules inbound and outbound loads.
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Maintains a log of inbound and outbound commercial vehicles.
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Provides timely and professional communication with carriers, 3rd party logistics companies and internal/external customers.
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Maintains appropriate records, files and documentation. Resolves routine problems.
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Utilizes SAP to print pick lists, confirm and post orders, and determine order information such as carrier, ship date, pro numbers, etc.
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Ensures orders are shipped in time to arrive by customers requested delivery date.
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Acts as a backup to other office personnel, when necessary.
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Works with the internal customers to document and track carrier issues.
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Utilizes continuous improvement mindset, assists in identifying opportunities to improve processes.
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Maintains a clean, sanitary and safe work area.
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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.
- Bilingual, preferred.
- May be required to work long hours, holidays and weekends.
- The DC environment will include extreme cold and heat (non-weather related), working near moving mechanical equipment such as forklifts/hi-lifts, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, and chemicals.
- Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud when in the loading areas.
- Frequently lift and/or move 15 pounds. Occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
- Frequently required to stand, use hands and/or fingers to grasp, handle, feel, reach and pull; and talk or hear. Occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
PEOPLE MATTER
More than 63,000 employees globally drive our success. We strive to create a fair, ethical and rewarding work environment.
GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT
Working at Smithfield isn't just a job – it's the foundation for a lifelong career with training designed to help you advance professionally.
BENEFITS
Our people matter. That's why we offer excellent, comprehensive benefits packages to our full-time employees. Also, education benefits available to full and part-time Smithfield team members on their first day of employment.
SUSTAINABILITY PLEDGE
Sustainability is ingrained in our culture and guides how we operate. We believe in innovating for the future.
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