Shipping Clerk jobs in Somerset, NJ

Job Title: Shipping Clerk

Department: Shipping 1008

Location: High Bridge, NJ

Summary

This role focuses on the final stages of product creation, specifically handling various alloys. As a Shipping Clerk, responsibilities include assembling pallets, preparing items for shipment, and accurately processing associated paperwork. The position ensures proper product identification, manages material loading onto outbound trucks, and plays a crucial role in the shipping process.

Responsibilities

• Locate and prepare products for shipment and return to stock.
• Operate marking and banding machines; manage product identification and documentation.
• Complete documentation such as MTR, packing slip, and bill of lading.
• Verify the match between the shop router and product material; ensure proper sign-off on the router before shipping.
• Conduct daily equipment maintenance; verify product weights and conditions.
• Load/unload products onto trucks; coordinate with truck drivers and external services.
• Address shipping exceptions, report issues to the Supervisor, and implement corrective actions.
• Adhere to company safety standards, emergency procedures, and complete assigned tasks.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with the shipping process.
• Experience operating lift trucks.
• Proficiency in using hand power tools like nail guns and grinders.
• Successful completion of Custom Alloy Lift Truck competency review.
• Proficient in English (spoken, written, and reading).

Education and/or Experience

• High School diploma or GED (equivalent training/experience considered).

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to walk; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to lift to 25 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. All Trident Maritime Systems employees are encouraged to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment can vary.

Trident Maritime Systems is an EEO/AA employer that offers a comprehensive compensation package and opportunities for growth.

Offers of employment are contingent on and not considered finalized until the required background check and drug test has been performed and the results received and accessed.