A Shipping Clerk is responsible for preparing outgoing shipments and receiving incoming shipments. Their duties include organizing inventory for easy retrieval as new orders come in, reviewing incoming and outgoing shipment schedules to maintain productive operations and documenting damages to inventory.
- Ensure all shipments receive the proper labeling and postal charges and are packaged to arrive safely
- Keep management and supervisors aware of product shortages in order to maintain accurate information on the company website
- Organize stock and merchandise with in the warehouse by properly boxing and storing goods in their designated location
- Practice customer service when interacting with other companies and clients and see to it all external parties receive a positive interaction with the company
- Verify all incoming shipments to be accurate by comparing the invoice to order and ensuring all goods are in acceptable condition
- Accurately package, label and weigh items to be shipped and ensure proper shipment method and shipping charges
- Prepare detailed and accurate invoices to accompany shipments and ensure all items are packaged and shipped to company standards
- Work with other shipping clerks to see that all invoices are handled promptly, and goods are shipped and stored properly