Warehouse shipping clerk job description

At Nordic Naturals, we take pride in crafting foundational nutrients to help people all over the world live healthy lives. Our mission is to give people, pets, and families the highest-quality nutrients possible to be well and support optimal health. This seemingly simple mission of global health relies on a dedicated team of motivated employees who share our passion for nutrition and wellness. Join us and discover how rewarding it can be to make a living while contributing to a truly great cause.

A career with Nordic Naturals is more than just a job. Every day, our employees bring out the best in each other by drawing on individual strengths to achieve company-wide goals. Every person at Nordic Naturals plays a role in our company’s success, and this creates an inspiring atmosphere of trust and collaboration, with ample opportunity for professional growth. We care deeply about what we do, and how we do it.
It’s easy to love what you do when your job is to help others be healthy.
The Warehouse Shipping Clerk is responsible for picking, packing and shipping products and support materials.

In this role you will:
Mark and label containers, container tags, or products. Measure, weigh, and count products and materials. Examine and inspect containers, materials, and products to ensure that packing specifications are met. Record product, packaging, and order information on specified forms and records. Pack customer orders and other outbound cargo for shipment. Clean containers, materials, supplies, or work areas, using cleaning solutions and hand tools. Obtain, move, and sort products, materials, containers, and orders, using hand tools. Other duties as assigned.


Other Requirements:
High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) preferred. Six months to one year related experience preferred. Knowledge of shipping computer software is helpful. Ability to work safely, and to recognize potential hazards in a noisy warehouse environment in which employees move about regularly in the midst of heavy equipment in motion.

Work E nvironment :
Warehouse with roll-up doors to the exterior.


Benefits & Perks:
At Nordic Naturals, ‘step one’ toward achieving our goal of a healthy world is taking care of our family of employees. We offer a comprehensive and attractive benefits program to employees and eligible family members. Our benefits & perks include the following:
Multiple Health Plan Options Dental & Vision Dedicated Mental Health & Wellness Plan Access to Multiple EAP Plans Employer Paid Life Insurance PTO Paid Holidays (9 holidays per year) Paid Sabbatical (3 weeks of paid sabbatical after every 5 years of employment) 401(k) Retirement Plan (employer matches dollar for dollar up to 3%) Free Monthly Supplements Product Discount Program Fitness On Demand™ - 24/7 Virtual Fitness


Nordic Naturals is an equal opportunity employer. A pre-employment drug screening and background check are conditions of employment.

At Nordic Naturals, we’re committed to delivering the world’s safest, most effective nutrients essential to health. Our award-winning omega-3 fish oil and other foundational nutrients are research supported, expertly formulated, rigorously tested, proven effective and, best of all, great tasting. With products for the whole family, we deliver the nutrients essential for healthy living.

Nordic Naturals has been revolutionizing omega-3s since 1995, pioneering a new definition of fish oil as it relates to purity, freshness, taste, and dosage. Headquartered in Watsonville, CA, the company has expanded beyond solely omega-3s and offers complementary, foundational nutrients essential to health. Our portfolio, which is distributed to over 35 countries, includes more than 200 products in a variety of flavors and formulations for adults, kids, athletes, and pets. Family owned; Nordic Naturals works passionately to see generations of healthier, happier people around the world.


Nordic Naturals offers a great work environment, support for a healthy lifestyle, and an opportunity to be part of a company that’s making a positive difference. We are committed to the shared goal of promoting health and wellness by delivering the world’s safest, most effective omega oils. We see a growing worldwide market and need a great team of people to enable our company to continue to fulfill its mission.

PreGel is a passion-driven company seeking professional individuals with drive and a penchant for promoting quality artisanal dessert ingredient solutions. We are seeking a Distribution Associate to join our manufacturing department in our PreGel America office, located in Concord, NC.

The Distribution Center's Associate Shipping Clerk is responsible for arranging for movement of freight to consignee/agent ensuring that all shipping documents are completed with accuracy and timeliness. The Associate Shipping Clerk will maintain shipping updates in the appropriate systems.
*Key Duties and Responsibilities: *
* Generates packing slips, prepares accurate shipping labels, and ensures that shipments depart with all appropriate paperwork.
* Assists with pulling, checking, repacking, and staging of orders for shipping.
* Performs OS&D (overage, shortage, and damage) functions, filing claims, and processing returns.
* Maintains a safe, clean, and organized shipping station well stocked with materials and ensuring it is in working order.
* Transacts the release of open items to picking lists.
* Ensures FEFO/FIFO is followed for all transactions
* Follows all company policies and procedures to ensure efficient, effective, and safe warehouse operations.
* Maintains working knowledge of warehouse data system and performs various tasks within the system.
* Maintains professional and courteous contact with third party vendors, drivers, and customers regarding all aspects of the shipping process.
* Supports PreGel America in a variety of other duties and responsibilities as required by the supervisor or the Company.

*Education, Work Experience and other requirements**: *
* A minimum of a high school diploma or GED equivalent is required
* 2-4 years of experience or any combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job as outlined.
* A forklift / pallet jack certificate is strongly preferred.

*Knowledge, Skills**: *
* Skilled with operating forklifts, pallet jacks, scaled, copiers, scanners, and other office technology.
* Familiarity with World Ship and Ship Manager shipping software, WMS systems, and freight claims processing is preferred.
* Must be detailed oriented and have the ability to establish priorities, work independently, and proceed with objectives with minimal supervision.
* Interpersonal communication skills are required
* Strong verbal and communication skills are required
* A commitment to the team's culture and a positive attitude is required.

*Working Conditions: *

* Ability stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, twist, reach / bend / grasp with hands and arms duration of an 8-hour shift
* Ability to stand, sit or be in other physically demanding positions for long periods of time
* Ability to climb a full set of stairs multiple times a day
* Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. from ground level to waist-high, throughout the shift.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Health savings account
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Retirement plan
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Day shift

Education:
* High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:
* Warehouse: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location