Shipping Clerk

Location: Earth City

Company

Summary:

At Young Innovations, we foster a dynamic environment where team members make an impact every day as part of a collaborative, inclusive culture. Together, we serve the dental profession and their patients, united in our mission of achieving a Lifetime of Oral Health We embrace diverse perspectives and encourage bold thinking, challenging traditional approaches with a bias for action. Whether you’re looking to expand your skills or grow your career, Young is here to support your goals and continuous learning.

At Young, YOU are at the core of what we do.

Position Overview:

The Shipping Clerk manages and coordinates outgoing shipments across domestic and international channels. This role is responsible for handling a mix of parcel, LTL freight, and hazardous materials shipments, ensuring all orders are processed accurately, compliantly, and on time.

This position plays a critical role in maintaining shipping accuracy, regulatory compliance, and overall customer satisfaction.

You’ll like this role if:

You enjoy working in a fast-paced production environment and are comfortable with repetitive tasks that require consistency and focus.

You can work independently to stay on task, while also collaborating effectively with a team to meet shared goals.

You have strong attention to detail and take pride in following processes to ensure safety, quality, and accuracy.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

Medium sized company – not too big, not too small – just enough to get things done and see your impact.

Did we say benefits? Full medical, dental, vision, 401k, parental leave, paid holidays, paid time off, and more!

Make a meaningful impact every day by helping create products that support oral health and keep people smiling with confidence around the world.

Who you’ll work with:

Work as part of a collaborative and talented shipping and receiving team, partnering with warehouse, customer service, and internal teams to ensure smooth order fulfillment.

Report directly to the Warehouse Supervisor, with day-to-day support and guidance from the Materials Manager to help you succeed in your role.

What You’ll Do:

Prepare, pack, and label products for shipment in accordance with company standards and regulatory requirements.

Verify order accuracy against purchase orders, invoices, and shipping documentation prior to release.

Coordinate daily shipments including parcel, LTL freight, and international orders.

Generate and process shipping documentation, including bills of lading, packing slips, shipping labels, and export paperwork (e.g., commercial invoices.)Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations, including DOT, IATA, and other hazardous materials shipping requirements.

Classify hazardous materials and verify proper labeling, documentation, and packaging standards.

Schedule carrier pickups and communicate effectively with UPS, Fed Ex, and freight carriers.

Maintain accurate shipping records and update ERP or inventory management systems.

Inspect outgoing shipments for damage, accuracy, and completeness.

Troubleshoot shipping issues, delays, and documentation discrepancies.

Collaborate with warehouse, customer service, and internal teams to ensure smooth order fulfillment.

Support inventory control activities, including cycle counts, as needed.

Maintain documentation and processes in support of internal procedures and audit readiness.

What You’ll Bring :3+ years of hands-on experience in shipping, logistics, or warehouse operations

Experience managing a mix of parcel and LTL freight shipments

Working knowledge of international shipping documentation and processes

Experience handling or supporting hazardous materials shipments

Strong attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy in documentation and order processing

Ability to prioritize tasks and meet daily shipping deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Strong communication and teamwork skills

Technical Skills Familiarity with carrier shipping systems (e.g., UPS World Ship, Fed Ex Ship Manager, freight portals)

Experience with ERP or inventory management systems (IFS, Oracle, SAP)
Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office, data entry)
Compensation Range:
Starting at $20/hr…