Our Shipping Clerk job description includes the responsibilities, duties, skills, education, qualifications, and experience.
About the Shipping Clerk role
Shipping Clerk is responsible for the efficient and accurate preparation, packaging, and delivery of orders. They track inventory, manage shipments, and ensure that orders are delivered in a timely manner. They must be able to work with customers and other departments to provide excellent customer service.
Role Purpose
The purpose of a shipping clerk is to manage the shipment of goods, ensuring that orders are delivered to customers on time and in good condition. This role involves coordinating with customers, suppliers, and other stakeholders to ensure that the shipment process runs smoothly. The shipping clerk is also responsible for maintaining accurate records, tracking shipments, and troubleshooting any issues that arise.
Shipping Clerk Summary
The Shipping Clerk is responsible for all aspects of shipping products to customers. This includes packing orders, arranging for pick-up, preparing shipping documents, and ensuring accuracy and compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. The Shipping Clerk must be able to work independently, as well as collaborate with other departments in order to ensure the timely shipping and delivery of orders. The Shipping Clerk must also have excellent organizational and communication skills, as well as a keen eye for detail.
Shipping Clerk Duties
- Processing orders and invoices
- Updating internal databases with order details
- Arranging shipments and deliveries
- Addressing customer inquiries
- Coordinating with other departments for product shipments
- Creating and maintaining reports related to shipments, deliveries, and orders
Shipping Clerk Skills
- Organizational skills
- Ability to lift heavy boxes
- Computer literacy
- Attention to detail
Shipping Clerk Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Good communication and organizational skills
- Ability to lift heavy items
- Knowledge of shipping procedures and regulations
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Personal Traits
- Organized
- Detail-oriented
- Reliable
- Able to lift and move heavy boxes