Shipping Clerk

Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Shipping Clerk to join our printing/packaging operations team. The successful candidate will coordinate daily shipping activities, ensure accurate order fulfillment, manage carrier relationships, and uphold safety and quality standards in a fast-paced printing environment.

• Prepare and label finished print products to customers and distributors.
• Verify orders against packing slips and shipment manifests, check quantities, SKUs, dimensions, and special handling instructions.
• Select appropriate shipping methods and carriers; negotiate freight costs when applicable.
• Maintain accurate shipping records in the system and generate necessary shipping documents (invoices, bills of lading, customs paperwork for international shipments).
• Coordinate with manager to confirm readiness for shipment and delivery timelines.
• Inspect packaging materials and pallets for safety and compliance; apply proper stretch wrap, banding, and protective packaging.
• Prepare and stage shipments for pick-up; schedule carrier pickups and track shipments to ensure on-time delivery.
• Manage returned goods procedures, restocking, and disposition of non-conforming items.
• Monitor inventory of shipping supplies; place orders to maintain adequate stock.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety regulations, and environmental standards in the warehouse/shipping area.
• Conduct regular cycle counts and assist with annual physical inventory as needed.
• Support continuous improvement by suggesting process optimizations to reduce damage, improve accuracy, and speed up throughput.

• Must have experience shipping internationally and domestically.
• Experience with Fed Ex/UPS Systems.
• 2+ years of shipping/warehousing experience, preferably in the printing or packaging industry.
• Familiarity with printing workflows, finishing processes, and typical packaging requirements for printed materials.
• Proficient computer skills; experience with ERP/WMS systems and shipping software; strong MS Office skills.
• Bilingual is a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret packing lists, invoices, and shipment documentation.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills; ability to manage multiple shipments and maintain production schedules.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs., stand for extended periods, and operate warehouse equipment safely.