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Shipping clerk, packing requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in shipping clerk, packing job postings.
Sample shipping clerk, packing requirements
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Familiarity with shipping software
  • Ability to lift and move heavy boxes
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Knowledge of safety protocols
Sample required shipping clerk, packing soft skills
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Ability to multitask
  • Strong communication skills
  • Good time management skills
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision

Shipping clerk, packing job description example 1

Macy's shipping clerk, packing job description

About:
Macy's is proudly America's Department Store. There's a reason we've been around for 160 years. Customers come to us for fashion, value, and high-quality products. Now is an exciting time to join Macy's. The face of retail is changing, and change requires innovation.
Online sales are booming at Macy's. Our Distribution Center teams are key to our success in the modern retail landscape. They make sure that products arrive at our stores - and each customer's doorstep - on time, in perfect condition. Behind the scenes, a lot goes into getting products to customers. When a shopper makes an online purchase, we plan, prep, and package the merchandise to get it delivered as quickly and efficiently as possible - across the country and around the world. It takes a lot of smart people working together to make that happen, and so there are many roles you can play, including (but not limited to): material handlers, equipment drivers, inventory control, packers, quality assurance, safety specialists, asset protection, and many more. Whatever role you play - we value you as a colleague. Choose the challenge that's right for you!

Overview:
Provides administrative support for the operational departments which includes working with timekeeping systems and reports, staffing plans an hour allocation. Maintains tracking of all equipment and supplies for all operational departments. Perform other duties as assigned

Essential Functions:

  • Handle Kronos and timekeeping issues including verifying rosters each day
  • Create and developing reporting tools to assist business needs.
  • Collect data using system information including, WM, LM, PM and Kronos
  • Assist with staffing plans and hours allocation
  • Handle paperwork and reporting
  • Printing packing labels as needed
  • Manage the equipment room
  • Follow all Standard Operating Procedures and safety/security guidance.
  • Adhere to conveyor lockout procedures.
  • Work on elevated platforms and conveyor systems.
  • Regular, dependable attendance and punctuality

Qualifications and Competencies:

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
  • Minimum of two years of administrative, or customer service experience preferred.
  • Ability to read and interpret instructional documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedural manuals
  • Resourceful self-starter, works well independently as well as part of a team
  • Must be proficient in the use of computers and handheld technology
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule, including day, evening, weekends, and/or holidays

Physical Requirements:

  • Position requires prolonged periods of standing/walking around store or department
  • May involve reaching, crouching, kneeling, stooping, climbing ladders, depth perception and color vision
  • Frequent use of computers and other technology necessary to perform job duties, including handheld electronic equipment.
  • Frequently lift/move up to 25lbs

Supply Chain Only and Colleagues Working in a Supply Chain Facility except in locations governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement:

Random drug testing for all colleagues will be conducted on a monthly or semi-monthly basis, depending upon factors including but not limited to the size of the facility and the number of colleagues on roll. Colleagues will be randomly selected for testing by a third party. Testing must be completed on the same workday the colleague is informed of selection for testing, absent extenuating circumstances. In all circumstances, testing must be completed within 24 hours of notification.

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Shipping clerk, packing job description example 2

RH shipping clerk, packing job description

RH at its core is about taste, and we believe the idea of scaling taste is large and far reaching.

The RH brand attracts the best designers, artisans, manufacturers and talent in our industry, scaling and rendering their work more valuable across our integrated platform, enabling us to curate the most compelling collection of luxury home furnishings in the world. We are moving the brand beyond curating and selling products to conceptualizing and selling spaces by building an ecosystem of products, places, services and spaces that elevates and establishes the RH brand as a global thought leader, taste and place maker.

At RH we believe deeply that the \"right\" people are our greatest asset. We value people with high energy, who possess the ability to energize others. People who are smart, creative and have a point of view. People who see the answer in every problem, versus those who see the problem in every answer. People who are driven, determined and won't take \"no\" for an answer. We value team players, people who are more concerned with what's right, rather than who's right.

RH is seeking a Shipping and Packing associate who will be responsible for the proper completion of shipping and packing outdoor furniture.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Live Our Vision, Values and Beliefs every day
  • Obtain packing materials from storage and assemble cardboard cartons
  • Wrap cushions in plastic and tape plastic in a neat fashion
  • Insert cushions into containers and ensure all parts and packing materials are in place prior to sealing with staples/glue
  • Label container, container tags, and products
  • Inspect materials, products, and containers
  • Identify packaged items on exterior of carton, and place packing label on carton
  • Load trucks, unload packing line and sweep the area
  • Maintain work area and equipment in an orderly manner

OUR REQUIREMENTS
  • 1+ year experience in a similar field
  • Excellent communication with clients, associates, and fellow Leaders
  • Ability to work independently
  • Must be able to read and understand production tickets and verify product and packed contents
  • Team player with an enthusiastic outlook and creative mind
  • Ability to accept direction and constructive criticism
  • Effectively manage multiple projects and complete tasks in a timely manner
  • Ability to maintain consistent attendance and punctuality
  • Detail-oriented and uphold brand integrity

OUR PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms
  • The employee frequently is required to talk or hear
  • Ability to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, or crouch
  • The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

WORK ENVIRONMENT
  • The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
  • RH will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability in order to enable them to perform the essential functions of this job
ABOUT US
RH is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by federal or state law or local ordinance.
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Shipping clerk, packing job description example 3

The Bernard Group shipping clerk, packing job description

Do you want to work for a company where your co-workers are co-owners? We are 100% employee owned! At The Bernard Group, we work to wow. As a visual merchandising company leading the retail industry in design and production, we come together as a team to win big for some of the most successful brands in the world. Since we're an employee-owned company, we don't just list our values, we live them, providing the highest-quality products and services day in and day out. And we do it all with sustainable materials carefully sourced from eco-friendly partners that support social change and community involvement.

The Bernard Group is looking for an enthusiastic Shipping/Packing Specialist to join our team. In this role, you ensure the packaging of all materials are shipped safely and prevent any damage during transport.
A variety of these traits will help land you this job. If you have:

+ a high school diploma or GED

+ previous warehouse experience, preferred

+ experience in shipping and transportation management software is a plus

On top of that you must:

+ pay close attention to details on every project

+ have basic computer skills, including Pace and Google

+ be self-motivated, a fast learner, and show initiative to seek out customer and corporate needs

+ plan, prioritize, coordinate, and manage your own work

+ have the ability to work independently, make decisions and solve moderate level problems independently, effectively and creatively

+ complete projects accurately within deadlines, while meeting company quality standards

+ apply effective time management and self-management skills

+ understand and maintain the confidential nature of company, employee and customer information

+ flourish in a team-oriented environment

+ have a positive attitude always

+ can handle change in stride

+ adaptable to a fast-paced environment

In this position you'll:

+ ensure the packaging of product is sufficient enough so no damage occurs during shipping.

+ process shipments on FedEx, UPS and our internal transportation management system.

+ work with the shipping lead to make sure inventory of packaging material is kept at a sufficient level.

+ capture all accurate dims and weights on all outbound packages.

+ use best practices for who we use for shipments for both cost and service.

+ perform miscellaneous projects and complete various tasks as requested by management.

To get hired at The Bernard Group, you MUST be:

+ able to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing. Strong interpersonal skills including, demonstrated listening skills and the ability to present ideas and thoughts concisely and effectively both internally and outside the organization

+ willing to admit when you make a mistake (it happens to the best of us)

+ fiercely loyalty to both our customers and teams

+ trustworthy, reliable, and easy to get along with

+ enthusiastic and eager to take on new challenges

+ adaptable and willing to wear whatever hat gets the job done

+ able to volunteer with a willing heart in other areas when your specific area is slow

TBG Overview:

+ We are a 700-person visual merchandising company

+ We are 100% employee-owned

+ We offer a generous paid time off benefit that increases with tenure

+ This is a full-time position in Chanhassen, MN

The Art of Teams at TBG:

We came to understand how small teams of top talent with the right chemistry will consistently outperform a centralized production process. We put a great amount of energy into building individual teams to handle the speed and details of retail. It's the difference between average and being a world class service provider.

If you have the talent to do this job, a passion for excellence and are interested in joining the TBG team, please complete the form on this page.

The Bernard Group is an equal opportunity employer who celebrates diversity and who remains committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all employees.

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Updated March 14, 2024

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