Shipping Clerk - 1st Shift

Schulte Staffing Solutions is seeking an experienced Shipping Clerk for a well-established manufacturing company in Reading, MA. This position combines hands-on warehouse responsibilities with administrative shipping duties. The ideal candidate will have experience preparing outgoing shipments, coordinating freight carriers, maintaining inventory records, and completing shipping documentation. We are looking for a detail-oriented, organized individual who is comfortable operating a forklift, working with shipping systems, and managing both the physical and administrative aspects of shipping operations.

Location:

Reading, MA 01867. Pay Range: $23.00-$27.00 per hour, depending on experience.

Schedule:

Monday-Friday | 7:00 AM-3:30 PM. Shift: 1st Shift | 40 hours per week. Job Type: Full-Time | On-Site.

• Receive finished goods into inventory and maintain accurate, organized stock locations.
• Prepare, package, and process outgoing shipments to ensure timely and accurate deliveries.
• Coordinate shipments with freight companies and parcel carriers.
• Build pallets/skids, prepare Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) shipments, and schedule carrier pickups.
• Operate forklifts to safely move, load, and unload materials.
• Prepare and process shipping documentation, including Bills of Lading (BOLs), commercial invoices, and export declarations.
• Submit Advanced Shipping Notifications (ASNs) as required.
• Generate barcode labels and maintain accurate shipping and inventory records.
• Utilize computer systems and shipping software to track shipments and manage documentation.
• Communicate with Production, Quality, and Materials departments to coordinate shipping requirements.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe shipping and warehouse environment.
• Ensure shipments are properly labeled, documented, and prepared according to customer and carrier requirements.

• Previous shipping, receiving, or warehouse experience preferred.
• Forklift certification required; additional equipment training will be provided as needed.
• Experience preparing LTL shipments and coordinating freight carriers strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with Bills of Lading, ASNs, commercial invoices, and shipping documentation is a plus.
• Comfortable using computers, shipping software, printers, and standard office equipment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to accurately maintain inventory records and complete shipping paperwork.
• Ability to regularly lift and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• High school diploma or GED preferred; equivalent relevant work experience will be considered.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with other departments.

• The ideal candidate will have a combination of hands-on shipping and warehouse experience and strong administrative skills.
• Candidates should be comfortable with:
  Operating a forklift and physically preparing shipments.
• Using computers and shipping systems throughout the workday.
• Completing accurate shipping paperwork and maintaining inventory records.
• Preparing LTL freight shipments, Bills of Lading, and ASNs.
• Managing multiple shipping priorities while maintaining accuracy and efficiency.
• This is not strictly a warehouse labor position.
• The role requires someone who can confidently handle shipping documentation, computer-based tasks, and physical warehouse responsibilities.