SHIPPING CLERK KY

We are looking for a **Shipping Clerk**, who is a career minded individual interested in advancing their career in our locally owned and operated manufacturing facility. **JOB SUMMARY:** Order management assuring on time shipments to our customers’ specifications and administering special compliance programs. Responsible for accuracy of shipping documents. **ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:** 1. Frequent contact with customers’ shipping agents, outside freight companies and forwarders to assure correct on-time shipments. 2. This position will interface heavily with the Customer Service Department. 3. Track and expedite back orders; control paperwork; coordinate with sales/forecast/production coordinator. 4. Follow up and respond to customer inquiries regarding back orders and past dues. 5. Mark up and/or correct picking/packing slips and bills of lading where quantities deviate from standard. 6. Route and sort small parts, no charge orders to UPS, RPS or Parcel Post, depending on size of orders to minimize shipping costs. 7. Note number of parts packages and weights on bills of lading and picking/packing lists where truck orders have parts. 8. Sort truck orders by carrier and put in bin, oldest date first. 9. Consolidate bills of lading, where two or more shipments are going to the same company, same location to reduce excessive freight costs. 10. Print and expedite ‘special-Hot “orders called down by Customer Service. 11. Other duties as assigned. **QUALIFICATIONS:** Must be detail oriented, with proficiency in Word, Excel, and Internet applications. Excellent interpersonal and phone skills required. Associate degree preferred with 1 - 3 years experience required.