Overview
Help keep outbound orders moving in a manufacturing and distribution warehouse in Chester, VA. As a Shipping Clerk, you’ll make sure each order is accurate, documented, and ready when the carrier arrives. You’ll verify orders, prepare shipping documents, update shipment records in the warehouse system, and coordinate with warehouse staff and carriers to keep pickups on schedule. This is a Monday–Friday position from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Skills and Experience
Key responsibilities
- Review outbound orders and verify item numbers, quantities, pallet counts, and shipping addresses against order records and packing slips.
- Enter and update shipment information in the shipping or warehouse system, including carrier details, tracking numbers, and shipment status.
- Prepare and verify shipping labels, packing slips, bills of lading (BOLs), and other required paperwork.
- Use RF or barcode scanners to verify cartons or pallets and confirm orders are staged for the correct shipment.
- Coordinate pickup times with carriers and communicate order changes, delays, or missing paperwork to the warehouse team.
- Identify shortages, overages, damaged products, and labeling errors. Work with the warehouse or inventory team to resolve discrepancies before orders ship.
- Maintain organized shipping records and update daily shipment logs.
Required qualifications
- At least 6 months of hands-on experience using a shipping, warehouse management, or inventory system. One year is preferred.
- Experience using software to look up orders, verify quantities, enter shipment details, and confirm or track outbound shipments.
- Accurate data entry and the ability to match shipping documents to orders and labels.
- Ability to prioritize shipments around carrier pickup times and communicate discrepancies clearly.
Examples of qualifying software experience
- Warehouse management systems (WMS): SAP EWM, Manhattan WMS, or an equivalent warehouse system.
- Order and inventory systems (ERP): SAP, Oracle NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics 365, or an equivalent system used to process shipments.
- Shipping and carrier software: UPS WorldShip, FedEx Ship Manager, or comparable software used to process and track outbound orders.
Preferred qualifications
- Experience in a manufacturing, distribution, or warehouse shipping environment.
- Familiarity with RF scanners, Microsoft Excel, and palletized freight shipments.
Benefits
Don't miss this chance to enhance your experience in a production environment while enjoying competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package.
- Weekly pay
- $5 prescription drugs
- $5 doctor's visit copays
- Free teledoctor service
- Free counseling services
- Life insurance included
- Vision insurance included
- Dental insurance included
- Vacation and holiday pay
- Scholarship Opportunities
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Free legal services
- Our unbeatable employee discount program
Ready to get started?
Apply now and give us a call or text at 804-729-5680. We can’t wait to hear from you!
