Position: Shipping Clerk
Location: Elizabeth, NJ
Pay Rate: $18.00 - $21.00 per hour
Schedule: 1st Shift | Monday – Friday | 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Position Overview
We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Shipping Clerk to support daily shipping operations. This is an entry-level opportunity for someone looking to build a career in logistics and supply chain operations. Training will be provided for the right candidate.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform general clerical duties, including answering phones and filing documents.
- Process shipping paperwork such as shipping labels, commercial invoices, bills of lading, and other shipping documents.
- Verify outbound shipping documentation before shipments depart.
- Provide shipment notifications to internal departments and external customers.
- Coordinate closely with warehouse leads to ensure shipments are prepared and dispatched on schedule.
- Create and apply shipping labels for UPS and FedEx packages.
- Assist with handling and preparing packages for shipment as needed (assistance available for larger or heavier packages).
Qualifications & Skills
- Dependable, punctual, and trustworthy.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple tasks.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.
- Basic computer proficiency required.
Education & Experience
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Experience with Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word.
- Previous shipping, logistics, warehouse, or clerical experience is a plus but not required.
- Training will be provided.