Shipping Clerk - Charlotte, NC
Charlotte, NC
Job Summary
The Shipping Clerk is responsible for ensuring the accurate, timely, and safe preparation and shipment of customer orders and internal materials. This position plays a key role in maintaining shipping records, handling carriers, and coordinating with production, inventory, and customer service teams to ensure fulfillment accuracy and customer satisfaction.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Prepare shipments based on customer orders, work orders, and schedules.
- Package products securely according to internal standards and customer requirements.
- Generate and verify shipping documents including labels, bills of lading, and packing slips.
- Schedule pickups and communicate with carriers such as UPS, FedEx, and freight providers.
- Track outgoing shipments and resolve issues related to delays or errors.
- Perform final inspections to confirm quantity, part numbers, and order accuracy before shipment.
- Maintain clean and organized shipping and staging areas.
- Support receiving and inventory teams as needed during peak times.
- Accurately record shipment data into ERP or inventory systems.
- Follow all safety, ESD, and company protocols during handling and movement of materials.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Familiarity with common carriers and logistics platforms (UPS WorldShip, FedEx Ship Manager, etc.).
- Ability to read packing slips, part numbers, and handle basic documentation.
- Basic computer skills and experience with shipping or inventory software.
- Attention to detail and high degree of accuracy.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand/walk for extended periods.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Team-oriented with good communication skills.
- Knowledge of ESD and handling procedures for electronic components. (Preferred)
- Familiarity with international shipping documentation and export compliance. (Preferred)
Education & Experience
- High school diploma or GED required.
- 1–3 years of shipping or warehouse experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience with ERP systems such as Odoo, SAP, or NetSuite. (Preferred)