Shipping Clerk - 2nd Shift

Shipping Clerk

As a Shipping Clerk, you are the key link in ensuring products move smoothly and accurately. Your work guarantees that all incoming and outgoing shipments are verified, recorded, and delivered on time and in perfect condition.

• Documentation & Accuracy – Handle a variety of paperwork, including purchase orders, return authorizations, delivery notes, and other shipping documents. Review delivery notes for special instructions and highlight them for material handlers. Maintain accurate records, files, and documentation while resolving routine issues quickly and effectively.
• Shipping & Logistics – Direct the movement of shipments from receiving platforms to storage and work areas. Schedule inbound and outbound loads and keep a detailed log of all commercial vehicles. Prepare special labels for customer orders and ensure every shipment meets delivery deadlines.
• Communication & Collaboration – Provide timely, professional updates to carriers, third‑party logistics partners, and internal/external customers. Share information with customer service representatives and work closely with internal teams to track and resolve carrier issues.
• Technology & Process Improvement – Use SAP to print pick lists, confirm and post orders, and access key details like carrier, ship date, and tracking numbers. Apply a continuous improvement mindset to identify opportunities for process enhancements and efficiency gains.
• Quality & Safety – Ensure proper storage, inventory control, and security of all product stocks. Maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe work area at all times.
• Team Support – Act as a backup for other office personnel when needed, ensuring seamless operations across the team.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED (required).
• Previous experience working in a shipping environment where processing of customer orders was completed (preferred).
• General knowledge of shipping procedures (plus).
• Ability to operate a forklift (preferred).
• Bilingual (preferred).
• Ability to perform basic math functions, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in all units of measure, using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
• Computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office, SAP, and other office equipment.
• Ability to multitask in a fast‑paced setting and work effectively in a team environment.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work well with others in a dynamic environment and to be respectful, approachable, and team oriented while building strong, positive relationships.

The plant environment includes wet or humid conditions, extreme cold and heat, working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to fumes, airborne particles, and chemicals. Noise level is typically moderate, though it can be loud in the production area. Frequently lift or move up to 50 pounds; occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds. Required vision includes close, distance, peripheral, and depth perception.

Work may involve standing, using hands and fingers to grasp, reach, pull, or talk or hear; occasionally climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.

Relocation Package Available.

Smithfield offers comprehensive medical plans, personalized wellness programs, tuition assistance, and additional benefits such as the Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children.

Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veteran status, status as a disabled individual, or any other protected group status or non‑job characteristic as directed by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call 757‑357‑1595.