Shipping Clerk

Smithfield Foods • Tar Heel, NC

393d

About The Position

The Shipping Clerk at Smithfield Foods is responsible for managing and verifying incoming and outgoing shipments, ensuring accurate record-keeping, and preparing items for shipment. This role is crucial for maintaining the flow of goods and communication between various stakeholders, including carriers and customer service representatives. The position offers opportunities for career growth and professional development within a leading American food company.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual, preferred.

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.
• Helps ensure 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.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Eligible for Overtime Pay
• Comprehensive Health Insurance
• Retirement Benefits
• Education benefit available to full and part time Smithfield team members on their first day of employment
• Opportunities for career growth
• Professional development
• Tuition assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees